Tips for Writing the Best Test Cases

Prioritizing clarity and transparency is important. When defining what the tester must perform and the anticipated outcomes, be precise, concise, and assertive.

Bear in mind the needs of the end user when developing sample test cases. Every step of the user journey should be reflected in the test cases. Consult the Documents for Specifications and Requirements to do this. Avoid repetition wherever possible. Refer to the critical test case identified by the Test Case ID if numerous tests can be executed using the same test case.

Try to minimise the number of test steps. Limit yourself to no more than 10 to 15 steps.

Focus on getting 100% test coverage. Although complete test coverage is uncommon, a large proportion can be attained with the appropriate techniques.

Create test scenarios that are self-cleaning. The Test Environment must be returned to its initial, pre-test state by the test cases. There should be no traces of the tests in the environment after they are finished. This plays a crucial role in configuration management.