Test Cases: The Core of Testing

Learn how to create, organize, and maintain test cases in Test Management by Testsigma.

A test case defines a specific scenario to be tested, including detailed steps, preconditions, expected results, and other relevant information. Test cases are stored in a repository and structured in a hierarchical tree format, with folders and subfolders for better organization.

Managing test cases involves creating, editing, moving, and deleting them. This article discusses how to manage test cases in test management.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that a Project and Folders are created in Testsigma.

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Create Test Cases

1. From the Dashboard, go to Test Cases and click + Create.

   Alternatively, click the kebab menu (three dots) next to the Folder/Sub Folder and select Create Testcase from the dropdown menu.

2. On the Modal Dialog that appears:

   • Enter a title and an optional description.
   • Choose a template type from the dropdown menu.
   • Click Folder and choose a location for the test case in the overlay, then click Select Folder.
   • Select any additional properties to further organize your test case.
   • Click Create
3. On the test case details page, add your test steps. The actions will auto-save.

Test Case Properties

The following properties help you classify and organize test cases:

• Location: The folder where the test case will be stored upon creation.
• Priority: Defines the urgency and execution order of the test case.
• Owner: The team member responsible for the test case.
• Reviewer: The team member who will review the test case.

• Automation Type: Specifies the automation status of the test case:

  • Automated
  • Not Automated
  • Automation Not Required
  • Can’t Be Automated
  • Obsolete
• Status: The current state of the test case in the testing lifecycle (e.g., Draft, Active, In Progress, Outdated).
• Test Case Type: Defines the type based on the test case's purpose and testing approach (e.g., Functional, Regression, Smoke, etc.).
• Requirements: Link Jira stories from here.
• Labels: Link labels from the dropdown menu.

Attachments: You can add files that support your test case from here.

Edit Test Cases

1. From the Dashboard, go to Test Cases and click any test case from the Test Case List section to open the Quick View overlay.
2. In the Quick View overlay, click the Edit icon.
3. Update the Test Case Name, Test Steps, Folder, Properties, and any other necessary fields.

4. The test case will be auto saved.

   Alternatively, you can click the kebab menu corresponding to the test case and select Edit from the dropdown menu to make changes.

Reorder Test Cases

1. From the Dashboard, go to Test Cases.
2. Click the folder containing the test cases.
3. For the target test case, use Drag Handle to reorder.
4. The new position is reflected immediately at the folder level.

5. The updated sequence is also reflected in all related test runs.

Delete Test Cases

1. From the Dashboard, go to Test Cases.
2. Click the kebab menu corresponding to the test case and select Delete from the dropdown menu.
3. On the Delete Test Case? dialog, click Delete Test Case to confirm deletion.

Bulk Actions on Test Case List

1. From the Dashboard, go to Test Cases.
2. Press Command + K, then select Bulk Update Test Cases from the Testsigma Command Center.

3. Perform bulk actions such as:

   • Change test case properties
   • Move test cases to a different folder
   • Delete multiple test cases at once