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

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.
Preconditions and Input data –
Certain preconditions and Input data are required for repeatable testing.
Expected outcome –
After each Test Case, the expected outcome is provided.
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.
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.
User Story-
Every test case must have a user story that ensures complete test coverage and helps identify gaps.
Reusable steps-
An effective Test Case must involve reusable steps socially for common flows. e.g., Login or Logout.
Target (Result) Oriented Approach-
Focuses on the expected outcome for each test case.
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.
Update and Maintain-
An effective test case should be easy to update and maintain.

Types Of Test Cases

In Conclusion-

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

Twisa Mistry