In an Agile environment, testing is not a phase, but a continuous process. Measuring its success requires moving beyond legacy metrics. Here are the KPIs that actually matter for velocity and quality.

"What gets measured, gets managed. But what gets wrongly measured, gets manipulated."

1. Cycle Time & Lead Time

Lead time measures the time from a customer request to release. Cycle time measures the time from the start of work to completion. Agile QA aims to minimize both by identifying bottlenecks early in the sprint.

2. Bug Leakage Rate

This measures how many defects escaped into production after passing through QA. A high leakage rate signals that your test coverage or environment fidelity needs urgent attention.

3. Test Case Pass Rate

While simple, tracking the pass rate over the course of a sprint helps teams visualize progress. However, it's critical to ensure that test cases keep pace with changing requirements.

The goal of Agile metrics isn't just accountability—it's continuous improvement. By tracking these KPIs, teams can deliver faster without compromising on the user experience.