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6.5Real-Time vs Periodic Reporting
| Characteristic | Real-Time Dashboard | Periodic Report |
|---|---|---|
| Update frequency | Seconds to minutes | Daily, weekly, or per-sprint |
| Best for | Pipeline status, environment health, active sprint testing | Quality trends, release readiness, executive summaries |
| Tool | Grafana, Datadog, custom | Email, Slack bot, PDF |
| Audience | QA team, development team | Managers, executives, stakeholders |
| Risk of overuse | Alert fatigue, micromanagement | Stale data, delayed decisions |
When to Use Each
- Real-time: Active testing phases, release windows, incident response
- Periodic: Sprint reviews, release planning, quarterly reviews, board presentations