Start automating your tests 10X Faster in Simple English with Testsigma
Try for freeAccording to recent studies, more than 86% of businesses worldwide now rely on software testing to ensure the quality and reliability of their applications. When a tester begins their testing journey, the first thing they usually learn is how to document test cases. And when they learn test automation, they convert those test cases to test scripts. This blog will take you on a journey to understand the difference between test cases vs test scripts.
- A test case refers to a set of conditions or actions designed to verify a particular application functionality under test.
- A test script is an automated computer program that performs the same steps as a test case but via a tool.
Table Of Contents
Test Case vs Test Script – Overview
What is a Test Case?
A test case refers to testers’ instructions to validate a particular functionality or software application feature. It is a detailed description of a test’s inputs, operating conditions, and expected outputs. These test cases
- Find software errors, bugs, or problems, which developers can fix.
- They help ensure the quality and reliability of the software by providing a systematic approach to testing.
- It is necessary to ensure that each test case is clear and concise, referencing the relevant requirement or features of the software.
- Proper documentation and management of all test cases are necessary for successful testing and quality product delivery.
What is a Test Script?
When you take the steps from a test case and automate them via some tool, usually a test automation tool, it becomes a test script.
Image showing a test script example in Testsigma
Testsigma is a no-code test automation tool, and thus, as you can see in the image above, you can automate your tests in plain English without learning any programming language. Testsigma lets you automate your tests for web, mobile, APIs, and desktop from the same place.
Difference Between Test Case vs Test Script
The difference between the Test case and Test Script is summarized in the table below:
| Test Case | Test Script |
| Test cases are written before the actual testing is done to define the scope of the testing. | Test scripts are usually written after certain rounds of testing are done and we know that the functionality being automated works. |
| Test cases are written for manual test execution. | Test scripts are written for automated test execution. |
| Test cases are written in English or the language of the tester. | Test scripts are written in the language supported by the tool being used for automated test execution. |
| Test cases document the steps to be followed during testing. | Test scripts automate the test steps for test execution. |
Wrapping up
We now understand the part test cases and test scripts play in the different testing processes. Test cases are the first step in documenting the testing process for a function or a feature. Each test case tests one aspect of the software. On the other hand, test scripts automate the test steps for a test case.
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