#Test Case Management Best Practices Guide

#Writing Effective Test Cases

#Clear and Descriptive Titles

• Use action-oriented titles that clearly state what is being tested
• Example: ✅ “Verify user can login with valid credentials”
• Example: ❌ “Login test”

#Comprehensive Descriptions

• Include context and purpose of the test case
• Explain the business value or requirement being validated
• Use rich text formatting for clarity and readability

#Well-Defined Test Steps

• Write steps in clear, sequential order
• Use action verbs (Click, Enter, Verify, Navigate)
• Be specific about what to do and where to do it
• Example: “Click the ‘Sign In’ button in the header” vs “Click sign in”

#Expected Results

• Clearly define what success looks like
• Include specific values, messages, or behaviors to verify
• Make results measurable and objective

#Prerequisites and Setup

• Document any required setup or preconditions
• List dependencies, test data, or environment requirements
• Use shared steps for common setup procedures

#Organizing Test Cases

#Folder Structure

• Create a logical hierarchy that mirrors your application structure
• Organize by feature, module, or user journey
• Use consistent naming conventions across folders
• Keep folder depth reasonable (3-4 levels maximum)

#Test Suites

• Group related test cases by functionality or feature
• Create suites for different test types (smoke, regression, integration)
• Use suites to organize test execution by scope

#Naming Conventions

• Establish consistent naming patterns for test cases
• Include test type or category in the name when helpful
• Use prefixes or tags for quick identification
• Example: “TC-001-Login-ValidCredentials” or “Smoke-UserAuthentication”

#Test Case Properties

#Priority Assignment

• Use Critical priority sparingly (only for blocking issues)
• Assign High priority to core functionality tests
• Use Medium for standard feature tests
• Reserve Low for edge cases and nice-to-have validations

#Type Classification

• Functional: Core feature functionality
• Regression: Tests that ensure existing features work
• Smoke: Quick validation of critical paths
• Integration: Tests for component interactions
• Performance: Load and performance testing
• Security: Security and vulnerability testing
• Usability: User experience and accessibility testing

#Severity Levels

• Set severity based on impact if the test fails
• Critical: System crashes, data loss, security breaches
• High: Major functionality broken
• Medium: Feature partially broken
• Low: Minor issues or cosmetic problems