In the Agile world, working software is favored above comprehensive documentation, but it does not mean there is no documentation involved. It is important that Software is tested before it is shipped out. For software to be properly tested, a Test Case is required. And a Test Case is a document.
What is a Test Case?
A Test Case is a document that contains a set of actions performed/executed on a system to verify a particular feature or functionality of the system. A Test Case has Test Case parameters. Companies write Test Cases with different styles but some basic Test case parameters must be in the document. The document should include basic parameters like identification/date, test steps; test data, prerequisite, actual results, expected result, Test Case description, and priority level.
Yes, Test Cases are written in the Agile project
the same way as the other project methodology
(Waterfall)...A well-written Test Case should be
easy to understand
Test Case is written by members of the Quality Assurance (QA) team or the Testing team. Writing test cases varies depending on what the test case is measuring or testing but my advice is, like any other documents in Project Management, write your Test Case with the reader (the Target Audience, Stakeholder, etc) in view.
Test Case Sample: Gmail Application (Log in)
Conclusion
Writing effective test cases for agile development requires a different approach compared to traditional development. They should be written in collaboration with the development team and should cover all possible scenarios. Test data should be carefully selected to ensure that all possible scenarios are covered, and tests should be prioritized based on their importance. They should be reviewed and refactored regularly, and continuous testing should be incorporated throughout the development process. By following these best practices, agile development teams can ensure that quality software is developed and delivered to the end-user.
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