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A Step-by-Step QA Guide
How to Write Test Cases in Software Testing:
www.minusculetechnologies.com
Understanding Test Cases &
Test Scenarios
Purpose: To ensure software behaves as intended, aligning with technical
specifications and user requirements.
A test case is a set of conditions under which a tester will determine whether an
application or software system works correctly.
Test Cases:
Role: Sets the stage for multiple test cases, offering a broader view of what
needs to be tested.
A test scenario provides a high-level description of a software's functionality
that requires validation.
Test Scenarios:
Slide 2
www.minusculetechnologies.com
Slide 3
Role of Test Cases in the
Software Testing Life
Cycle (STLC)
Phases: Requirement Analysis, Test Planning, Test Design, Test
Environment Setup, Test Execution, Defect Reporting, Test Closure.
Contribution: Guide each phase, ensuring systematic,
comprehensive, & efficient testing.
Slide 4
Steps to Write
Effective Test Cases
Understand the Requirements: Clearly understand the software
requirements and functionality.
Define the Objective: Each test case should have a clear
objective and purpose.
Write Test Steps: List the steps clearly and concisely, ensuring
they are easy to understand and execute.
Specify Expected Results: Clearly define the expected outcome
for each step.
Include Test Data: Provide necessary inputs for testing.
Set Preconditions: Describe any specific conditions to be met
before the test is executed.
www.minusculetechnologies.com
Slide 5
Best Practices for
Writing Test Cases
Be Clear and Concise: Avoid ambiguity in test steps and
expected results.
Cover Positive and Negative Scenarios: Ensure you test
successful and failure conditions.
Reuse Test Cases: Make test cases reusable for different testing
scenarios where possible.
Prioritize Test Cases: Based on the application's critical areas.
Peer Review: Have test cases reviewed by peers for
completeness and accuracy.
www.minusculetechnologies.com
Common Mistakes
to Avoid
Avoiding Assumptions: Do not assume functionality; test all
possible scenarios.
Over-Complication: Keep test cases simple and focused.
Ignoring Test Case Maintenance: Regularly update test
cases to reflect changes in the application.
Slide 6
Slide 7
Tools for Test Case Management
Briefly introduce tools like JIRA, TestRail, or Quality Center that can help manage and organize test cases.
www.minusculetechnologies.com
Partner with Minuscule
Technologies for Quality
Assurance
Collaborate with Minuscule Technologies to elevate your
software's reliability, performance, and user satisfaction.
Slide 8
www.minusculetechnologies.com
Slide 9
www.minusculetechnologies.com
Extensive Expertise: With years of experience, we excel
in test case development and software testing.
Comprehensive Services: Our Software Testing Services cover
various testing types, from functional to security testing.
Industry Recognition: Minuscule Technologies is
recognized for its commitment to software excellence.
Why Choose Us?
Contact Us
Use the following information to call or email us.
sales@minusculetechnologies.com
+91 6382901706
www.minusculetechnologies.com
India | United States

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How to Write Test Cases in Software Testing? A Step-by-Step QA Guide

  • 1. Slide 1 A Step-by-Step QA Guide How to Write Test Cases in Software Testing: www.minusculetechnologies.com
  • 2. Understanding Test Cases & Test Scenarios Purpose: To ensure software behaves as intended, aligning with technical specifications and user requirements. A test case is a set of conditions under which a tester will determine whether an application or software system works correctly. Test Cases: Role: Sets the stage for multiple test cases, offering a broader view of what needs to be tested. A test scenario provides a high-level description of a software's functionality that requires validation. Test Scenarios: Slide 2 www.minusculetechnologies.com
  • 3. Slide 3 Role of Test Cases in the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) Phases: Requirement Analysis, Test Planning, Test Design, Test Environment Setup, Test Execution, Defect Reporting, Test Closure. Contribution: Guide each phase, ensuring systematic, comprehensive, & efficient testing.
  • 4. Slide 4 Steps to Write Effective Test Cases Understand the Requirements: Clearly understand the software requirements and functionality. Define the Objective: Each test case should have a clear objective and purpose. Write Test Steps: List the steps clearly and concisely, ensuring they are easy to understand and execute. Specify Expected Results: Clearly define the expected outcome for each step. Include Test Data: Provide necessary inputs for testing. Set Preconditions: Describe any specific conditions to be met before the test is executed. www.minusculetechnologies.com
  • 5. Slide 5 Best Practices for Writing Test Cases Be Clear and Concise: Avoid ambiguity in test steps and expected results. Cover Positive and Negative Scenarios: Ensure you test successful and failure conditions. Reuse Test Cases: Make test cases reusable for different testing scenarios where possible. Prioritize Test Cases: Based on the application's critical areas. Peer Review: Have test cases reviewed by peers for completeness and accuracy. www.minusculetechnologies.com
  • 6. Common Mistakes to Avoid Avoiding Assumptions: Do not assume functionality; test all possible scenarios. Over-Complication: Keep test cases simple and focused. Ignoring Test Case Maintenance: Regularly update test cases to reflect changes in the application. Slide 6
  • 7. Slide 7 Tools for Test Case Management Briefly introduce tools like JIRA, TestRail, or Quality Center that can help manage and organize test cases. www.minusculetechnologies.com
  • 8. Partner with Minuscule Technologies for Quality Assurance Collaborate with Minuscule Technologies to elevate your software's reliability, performance, and user satisfaction. Slide 8 www.minusculetechnologies.com
  • 9. Slide 9 www.minusculetechnologies.com Extensive Expertise: With years of experience, we excel in test case development and software testing. Comprehensive Services: Our Software Testing Services cover various testing types, from functional to security testing. Industry Recognition: Minuscule Technologies is recognized for its commitment to software excellence. Why Choose Us?
  • 10. Contact Us Use the following information to call or email us. [email protected] +91 6382901706 www.minusculetechnologies.com India | United States