Test Cases

A Test Case is the core testing unit in TestFirst. It describes how a specific feature or behavior should be tested.

A test case typically includes:

• Precondition – conditions that must be met before the test starts

• Action / Steps – the steps required to perform the test

• Expected Result – the expected outcome after performing the actions

Test cases can be automated using the Recorder or written manually.

Where Test Cases Fit in the Test Case Library

Test cases are stored in the Test Case Library, which is organized in a hierarchical structure.

Test cases can be created at any level of the library tree.

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Create a Test Case

Test cases can be created in multiple ways in TestFirst.

They can be:

• Generated automatically when using Test Scopes

• Created manually in the Test Case Library

• Created from the Mini Test Case Library inside the Test Case Editor

This section explains how to create a test case manually in the Test Case Library.

To create a test case, the user must have: Create/Edit permission for Test Case

See Roles and Permissions for more information.

Create a Test Case Manually in the Test Case Library

1. Open Test Case Library.

2. Locate the node where you want to create the test case. A test case can be created under any level of the library tree: Test Project/ Suite/ Section/ Subsection

3. Right-click the node.

4. Click Add Test Case.

5. The Add Test Case dialog will appear.

6. Enter the Test Case Title.

7. Click Create.

The test case will be created and can then be opened in the Test Case Editor.

Next Step: Complete the Test Case in Test Case Editor

After creating a test case, you should open it in the Test Case Editor to define the test logic.

In the editor, you can:

• Automate the test using the Recorder

• Write test steps using Gherkin

• Create manual test steps

See Test Case Editor for more details.

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Copy a Test Case Link

You can share a direct link to a test case.

Steps

1. Right-click the test case

2. Click Copy Link

The link will be copied to your clipboard and can be shared with other users.

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Delete a Test Case

Deleting a test case permanently removes it from the Test Case Library.

Steps

1. Right-click the test case

2. Click Delete

3. Confirm the deletion in the confirmation dialog

Warning

Deleted test cases cannot be restored.

If the test case is referenced in a Test Scope, it will no longer appear there.