test cases - benefits derived
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Test CasesBenefits derived, may equal value added
(depending on context)
What Test Cases Are Not
• Testing (just by themselves)• Absolute (they are correct, right now, but)• A replacement for testing
What Test Cases Are (not all inclusive)
• A scenario a person can use during exploratory testing• A Case for an actual Test• A verification of something that is known (true or false)• Representation of a specific system state (from which to start testing
from)
Benefits Derived from Test Cases?
• Context dependent• Product Documentation• Requirements Gathering / Refinement• Training and on-boarding
Product Documentation
• Test Cases mimic real world usage scenarios• Step by step for user manuals• Content for a level 2 support or customer knowledge base• Handbooks for training• Electronic format > easy to publish, edit, share, distribute
Requirements Refinement (clarification)
• How well do we understand what we are building?• Expressed via detailed test cases can bring clarity• Gives opportunity for others to expand (explore) what is already there• Can influence design or implementation decisions when available early
enough
• Benefits mostly from Product Documentation• All departments can benefit• Cross training opportunity• Electronic format > easy to arrange into volumes
Training
Value from Test Cases?Product Documentation
• Time / money saved (no / less technical writer needed)• Improved customer satisfaction (accurate User Manuals stand out)• A knowledge base can bring improved efficiency in communication flows• More knowledgeable staff on the company’s product
Value from Test Cases?Requirements Gathering / Refinement
• Shift testing as far left as possible• Detail test cases can drive development towards building the right
product• Improvement in collaboration towards building the right product• Saves money on re-work
Value from Test Cases?Training and on-boarding
• In todays competitive market (from the employer perspective) it is in the company’s best interest to properly on-board and subsequently train its new and current employees.
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