Writing Test Cases
Writing Test Cases for Regression Testing
This prompt helps engineering and QA teams create test cases for regression testing, ensuring that new updates or changes do not negatively impact existing functionality. It focuses on identifying critical areas, executing comprehensive tests, and maintaining system stability.
Responsible:
Engineering/IT
Accountable, Informed or Consulted:
Engineering, QA
THE PREP
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Identify all critical features and recent updates or changes to the application.
Gather a history of past issues and their resolutions to include in the regression scope.
Prepare tools or scripts to automate repetitive regression tests where feasible.
THE PROMPT
Help create detailed regression test cases for [specific application or feature] to ensure that new updates do not disrupt existing functionality. Focus on:
Critical Functionality Validation: Recommending essential test cases, such as, ‘Verify that core features, such as [specific functions], operate as expected after updates.’
Integration Testing: Suggesting scenarios, like, ‘Validate that new changes integrate seamlessly with other components without breaking existing workflows.’
Bug Reproduction: Including previously resolved issues, such as, ‘Re-run test cases for previously fixed bugs to ensure they have not resurfaced.’
UI and UX Consistency: Proposing visual checks, like, ‘Test that the user interface and experience remain consistent and functional across all supported platforms.’
Automation Opportunities: Recommending tools, such as, ‘Identify high-value regression test cases for automation using frameworks like Selenium or TestNG.’
Provide a comprehensive set of regression test cases that covers critical functionality and ensures system stability after updates. If additional details about recent changes or features are needed, ask clarifying questions to refine the test cases.
Bonus Add-On Prompts
Propose strategies for prioritizing regression tests based on user impact and feature complexity.
Suggest methods for incorporating regression testing into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation.
Highlight techniques for maintaining an up-to-date regression test suite as the application evolves.
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SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE
Focus on regression testing for specific layers, such as APIs, backend systems, or frontend interfaces.
Include tips for designing regression tests that adapt to agile development cycles.
Propose ways to validate the impact of database schema changes during regression testing.
Highlight tools like Jenkins or CircleCI for integrating automated regression tests into the workflow.
Add suggestions for documenting regression results to ensure quick issue resolution.
WHEN TO USE
After implementing new features, updates, or bug fixes in an application.
During development cycles to ensure stability across iterations.
To validate system functionality before major releases or deployments.
WHEN NOT TO USE
For projects with no established baseline for existing functionality.
If application changes are minimal or do not affect critical systems.