Key Features of Good Test Cases

Today, in the world, testing plays an important role in delivering high-quality products in Software Development.

Well-written test cases are the heart of effective Testing. Either you are working in manual testing or automation testing.

➭ Some Key Features of Good Test Cases 

1. Clear and Simple Language
2. Preconditions and Input Data
3. Expected outcome
4. One Specific Functionality
5. Unique Test Case ID and Descriptive Title
6. User Story
7. Reusable steps
8. Target (Result) Oriented Approach
9. Positive Test and Negative Test coverage
10. Update and Maintain

1. Clear and Simple Language –
   An Effective Test Case is always written in Clear and Simple Language. Keep sentences short and direct. e.g., click on the “Sign in” button.
2. Preconditions and Input data –
   Certain preconditions and Input data are required for repeatable testing.
3. Expected outcome –
   After each Test Case, the expected outcome is provided.
4. One Specific Functionality-
   A good Test Case should not depend on the result of another test case. A good test case must have One Specific Functionality.
5. Unique Test Case ID and Descriptive Title-
   Every test case must have a unique ID and a descriptive Title for the objective. e.g. TC_001.
6. User Story-
   Every test case must have a user story that ensures complete test coverage and helps identify gaps.
7. Reusable steps-
   An effective Test Case must involve reusable steps socially for common flows. e.g., Login or Logout.
8. Target (Result) Oriented Approach-
   Focuses on the expected outcome for each test case.
9. Positive Test and Negative Test coverage-
   A good test case does not just depend on expected behavior, but it also checks how the system reacts and handles input or invalid actions.
10. Update and Maintain-
    An effective test case should be easy to update and maintain.

Read More: Types Of Test Cases In Software Testing

In Conclusion-

An effective test case is the base of responsible testing. It reduces doubtfulness, improves coverage, and ensures consistency.