Any Functionality | Generate initial test cases without examples | Test Case Generation

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Any Functionality | Generate initial test cases without examples | Test Case Generation | Zero-Shot Prompt

Purpose
Any Functionality | Generate initial test cases without examples | Test Case Generation | Zero-Shot Prompt

QE Category
Test Case Generation

Prompt Type
Zero-Shot

Typical SUTs and Quality Phases
Ideal for new or unexplored functionalities during requirement analysis or test planning.

Prompt Template

Role: A QA engineer creating test cases for [Feature Description] based on the user story below.

Context:
- **User Story**: [Insert User Story]
- **Acceptance Criteria**: [List Criteria]
- **Priority**: High/Medium/Low

Task:
1. Generate at least 5 formal test cases adhering to industry standards.
2. Ensure test cases include:
- Preconditions
- Test Steps
- Expected Results
3. Include at least one edge case and one error-handling scenario.

Example Usage

Role: A QA engineer creating test cases for a batch data processing workflow based on the user story below.

Context:
- **User Story**: As a data manager, I want to upload CSV files for processing so that I can generate summary reports.
- **Acceptance Criteria**:
- Files should support up to 5MB.
- Invalid file formats must be rejected.
- Processing must complete within 10 seconds.
- **Priority**: High

Tested in GenAI Tools
Extensively optimized for ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and Perplexity-- delivering reliable and actionable results across leading GenAI platforms.

Customized Prompt Engineering Techniques

Replace [Feature Description] with a clear, concise description of the functionality under test.
Adjust [Acceptance Criteria] to reflect specific business rules or constraints.
Include placeholders for priorities to tailor test coverage.

Value of the Prompt
This prompt generates clear, actionable test cases without needing prior examples, ensuring immediate test coverage for new features.

Tips and Best Practices

Refine the user story and acceptance criteria for more precise test case generation.
Run iterative feedback loops with GenAI tools to expand the test suite.
Leverage complementary GenAI tools to explore alternative test scenarios.

Hands-On Exercise
Test a dynamic report generation feature. Replace placeholders with details like supported file formats, processing time limits, and error scenarios to generate relevant test cases.

Appendix and Additional Information

Further Reading: 'Managing the Testing Process' by Rex Black-- a practical guide for systematic test planning.
Additional Learning: Experiment with test case generation for workflows involving multi-step processes or chained actions.

Want More?
Refine acceptance criteria dynamically to explore additional scenarios and generate more comprehensive test cases. Challenge yourself to uncover edge cases or unexpected workflows.

Author
Ashwin Palaparthi

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