Tracking defects are an important source of quality metrics and to do it effectively is very essential for both the testing and the developing team. The success of the software testing process depends upon the quality and productivity of the testing effort. Testing metrics or test metrics helps to measure the quality of the software i.e. it helps to identify the errors in the current testing process which will in turn help in enhancing the software testing process. The info like the real status, quality and productivity of the testing effort provided by testing metrics helps to ensure the quality of the software. 

Now there are advanced test management systems available that help in tracking these test metrics easily and quickly. Every info about the product release, be it track creation, execution and defects by release, priority or user is just a click away. A notable feature is that it facilitates live tracking thus saving a considerable amount of time for the testers by collating information regarding test cases, defects or even resources. Data is updated instantaneously in interactive and animated charts and data tables. 

Thus, test management systems help to track the testing metrics effectively, making sure that the product released is high in quality.