Test Case Management

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Test case management is the process of organizing, executing, and tracking the test cases that are used to validate the functionality and other quality aspects of a software. Test case management helps to have test cases that are designed, documented, executed, and maintained according to the test plan. Test case management helps to measure and improve the testing process.

Test Case Management Examples

• A test case management tool for a web application allows testers to create, edit, delete, and assign test cases, link test cases to requirements (such as user stories), execute test cases manually or using automation, record test results and defect reports, generate test metrics, and collaborate with team members.
• A test case management tool for a mobile application allows software testers to create, edit, delete, and assign test cases, link test cases to devices or emulators, run test cases manually or automatically, record test results and defect reports, generate test metrics, and collaborate with the developers.
• A test case management tool for a cloud-based application allows users to create, update, delete, and assign test cases, link test cases to specific cloud platforms or services, run test cases manually or with automation, record test results and defect reports, generate test metrics, and collaborate with the developers, and other stakeholders.

Tips for Test Case Management

• Use best practices such as following a consistent naming convention for test cases, grouping related test cases into logical modules or folders, prioritizing test cases consistently, reviewing and updating test cases when requirements change, and reusing existing test cases whenever possible.
• Use test case management tools to automate and streamline your test case related activities.
• Use test case management techniques such as parameterization, data-driven testing, or behavior-driven testing that can help you to create more effective and reusable test cases.
• Use appropriate test case management measurements and metrics from number of test cases executed, number of defects detected, number of defects fixed, number of defects reopened, defect density, defect severity, defect resolution time, defect leakage, defect removal efficiency, defect detection percentage, defect detection effectiveness, defect age, defect trend, defect root cause analysis, defect prevention analysis that can help you to evaluate and improve your testing quality and performance.

FAQ (interview questions and answers)

1. What is the purpose of test case management?
   Organize, execute, and track the test cases that are used to validate the functionality and other quality aspects of a software.
2. What are the benefits of test case management?
   They provide a structured and systematic way of handling test cases. They facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders. They support quality assurance and improvement of testing processes and outcomes.
3. What are the challenges of test case management?
   It requires initial and some ongoing investment in terms of cost, time, resources, and skills.
4. How to evaluate a test case management tool?
   Pricing, functionality, integration, scalability, security, and support.
   
   
   
   

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