CHEATSHEET

How to Prompt Like a Pro

Write Better Software Test Cases with AI

Learn how to write high-quality prompts to generate structured, usable, and scalable test cases in seconds that you can automate instantly.

Generate structured, context-rich test cases in seconds - not hours. This cheatsheet shows software testers exactly what to instruct AI, so it stops guessing and starts producing ready-to-use test cases tied to your stories, flows, and assets. You get a simple framework, copy-paste templates, and real-world prompt examples you can try right away.

What’s in it for you?

UA proven prompt formula - Use WHO + WHAT + WHY + HOW + EXAMPLES to give AI the complete picture. Comes with a quick checklist and a ready-to-use template you can paste into your tool.
Ready-to-use prompts - Practical examples for Banking & FinTech, eCommerce, SaaS and more - all written to drive coverage, edge cases, and failure paths.
Click-to-try workflow - A 60-second path to test the prompts inside Test Management by Testsigma: start a free trial, open the sample demo project, attach a Jira story or Figma file, paste a template, and hit Generate. No setup, no limits.
Dos, Don’ts, and Pro tips - Clear guidance to avoid vague prompts with little to no context, capture constraints and risk conditions, and ask explicitly for edge cases so you cut rework.
“Why not just ChatGPT?” made clear - See how purpose-built test management keeps prompt outputs linked to stories, runs, and bug reports in one place, with no copy-paste into spreadsheets.

Why you need it

Short, shallow prompts lead to low coverage and missed edge cases. Feed AI the right context, and it returns maximum coverage, better edge-case handling, and fewer back-and-forth edits, with cases that map directly to your requirements and real user flows. A tiny investment in prompt quality saves hours of manual authoring and rework.