Foundation for Effective Test Automation

Here are 5 best practices from @testcraft.io to consider when it comes to designing tests effectively:

Test Design Rule #1 – Keep Your Tests Short and Simple

When thinking of how to design your tests, make sure that they abide by the KISS principle: Keep It Simple, Stupid.

No matter what you’re testing, we recommend keeping your automated tests between 5-15 steps so that they’re simple and easy to understand

Test Design Rule #2 – Build Your Tests From Reusable Components

One great way to keep your tests simple is by reusing the same components when building them.

Test Design Rule #3 – Every Test Should Be Independent

Keeping your tests independent also prevents unnecessary test breakage. If feature B changes in an application under test, there should be no need to update the tests for feature A to ensure that it continues to run.

Test Design Rule #4 – All Tests Should Have a Purpose

Defining a purpose at the start of the design process and identifying that as a clear goal throughout the design will make sure that your tests continue to stay relevant and helpful.

Test Design Rule #5 – Don’t Forget the End User

Keeping your end users in mind will also help when mitigating risk. When designing your tests, focus on different ways a user can break it. 

Read detailed tips at https://www.testcraft.io/