Create Your First Project

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• A Synthesized QA account with login access
• Basic information about your application (name, description)

What is a Project?

A project is the top-level container in Synthesized QA that organizes everything related to testing a specific application. Each project contains:

• Environments - Different deployments of your application (dev, staging, production)
• Discovery Sources - Documentation, API specs, and user stories
• Tests - Generated and manually created test cases
• Test Runs - Execution history and results

Step 1: Access the Projects Dashboard

After logging in to Synthesized QA, you'll be taken to the Projects dashboard. This is the main landing page where you can see all your projects and create new ones.

Step 2: Click "New Project"

Look for the "New Project" or "+ Add Project" button in the top-right corner of the Projects dashboard. Click it to open the project creation dialog.

Step 3: Fill in Project Details

In the project creation dialog, you'll need to provide:

• Project Name (required) - A descriptive name for your application. Examples: "E-commerce Platform", "Customer Portal", "Mobile API"
• Description (optional) - Additional context about what this application does and what you plan to test. This helps team members understand the project's scope.

Naming Best Practices

• Use clear, descriptive names that identify the application
• Include version numbers if you're testing multiple versions separately (e.g., "MyApp v2.0")
• Avoid generic names like "Test Project" or "Project 1"

Step 4: Create and Verify

Click the "Create Project" button to complete the process. You should see:

• A success message confirming the project was created
• Your new project appearing in the Projects list
• Automatic navigation to the project's workspace

Understanding Your Project Workspace

Once your project is created, you'll see the project navigation sidebar with these main sections:

• Chat - AI assistant for creating and managing tests conversationally
• Environments - Configure where your tests will run
• Discovery - Analyze your application structure
• Tests - View and manage your test suite
• Run History - Review past test executions
• Reports - Analyze test results and trends

What's Next?

Now that you've created your project, the next step is to set up an environment where your tests will run. An environment defines the URLs, credentials, and configuration needed to access your application.

Continue to: Set Up an Environment