Understand the Requirements
Before writing a test case, fully understand the feature or functionality you’re testing. Review the requirement documents or user stories to identify what needs to be tested.
Use Clear and Simple Language
Write in simple, easy-to-understand language. Test cases should be readable by anyone, not just testers.
Keep Test Cases Short
Each test case should target one functionality or scenario. Focus on testing a single thing at a time to avoid confusion and make troubleshooting easier.
Include All Necessary Details
Every test case should contain the following:
- Test Case ID: A unique identifier for tracking.
- Title/Description: Briefly state what the test case is about.
- Preconditions: Any setup required before running the test.
- Test Steps: A list of actions to execute the test.
- Expected Result: What should happen after the test steps are executed.
- Actual Result: Leave this blank to fill in after testing.
5. Cover Both Positive and Negative Scenarios
- Positive test cases verify that the system behaves correctly when valid inputs are provided.
- Negative test cases check how the system handles invalid or unexpected inputs.
