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You're racing against time in Agile sprints. How do you choose which test cases to prioritize?

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In Agile development, time is of the essence, and software testing is no exception. You're often racing against the clock, trying to ensure that the most critical test cases are executed to maintain product quality without delaying the sprint. This delicate balance requires a strategic approach to prioritize test cases effectively, ensuring that each sprint delivers a viable product increment without compromising on quality.

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1 Risk Assessment

Risk-based testing is an essential strategy when time is limited. By evaluating the potential risk of each feature or change, you can prioritize test cases that cover the most critical functionality. Consider the impact of a bug in each area: would it cause a minor inconvenience, or could it lead to significant system failure? High-risk areas typically include new features, areas with a history of defects, and complex integrations. By focusing your efforts on these high-risk zones, you're safeguarding the product against the most damaging issues.

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Karan Mehra

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When it comes to prioritizing Test cases for Agile sprints, thumb rule is to focus on those that provide the highest value in terms of business requirements and cover the most critical aspects of the application. Start with high-risk areas, including features with significant impact on the user experience or those with recent code changes. Functional tests that validate core functionality should take precedence to ensure the basic features work as intended. Next, prioritize regression tests to ensure that new changes haven’t broken existing functionality. If time permits, include performance and security tests for any high-risk areas.

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Sadia Ghulam Rasool

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Prioritize test cases based on critical functionality, areas of high risk, and features most visible to the user. Focus on core features, recent changes, and any components with a history of defects.

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2 Test Coverage

Maximizing test coverage with limited time requires smart selection. Identify the test cases that cover the most significant aspects of your code changes. Prioritize tests that exercise new features, major alterations, or areas where bugs have been previously reported. It's also important to consider user paths that are frequently used or critical for customer satisfaction. While it's impossible to test everything, ensuring that the most important paths are covered can prevent the majority of potential issues from reaching your users.

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Relying solely on pre-defined test cases may overlook unforeseen scenarios or edge cases that could lead to critical issues. Incorporating exploratory testing allows testers to dynamically explore the application and uncover vulnerabilities or usability issues that might be missed by scripted tests alone.

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3 Automation Leverage

Leverage automated testing to maximize efficiency during sprints. Automated tests can run quickly and repeatedly, which is ideal for regression testing—checking that new changes haven't broken existing functionality. Prioritize writing and running automated tests for high-risk areas and the most common use cases. This will free up time for manual testing efforts to focus on areas that require human judgment, such as usability or exploratory testing, where the tester actively seeks out unknown issues.

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4 Prioritization Techniques

Several prioritization techniques can aid in decision-making. The MoSCoW method categorizes test cases into 'Must have', 'Should have', 'Could have', and 'Won't have' buckets based on their importance and urgency. Another technique is the test case point analysis, assigning points based on complexity, impact, and likelihood of failure. By using these techniques, you can create a weighted list of test cases, ensuring that the most critical ones are tested first.

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5 Continuous Feedback

In Agile, continuous feedback is vital. Engage with your development team and stakeholders frequently to understand any changes in priorities or new risks that have emerged. This ongoing communication allows you to adjust your testing focus as needed, ensuring that test cases remain aligned with current project goals. Remember to also review test results regularly to identify patterns or recurring issues that might influence which test cases to prioritize in future sprints.

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Incorporate feedback from stakeholders, developers, and end-users to prioritize test cases that align with current user needs and project goals. This ensures that testing efforts are focused on delivering value.

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6 Test Case Adaptability

Adaptability is crucial in Agile testing. As sprints progress and the product evolves, so too should your test cases. Be prepared to reassess and reprioritize your test cases with each sprint. This may mean de-prioritizing some tests in favor of others as risks and requirements shift. Stay flexible and be ready to shift your focus based on the latest developments within the sprint, ensuring that your testing efforts always align with the most current project needs.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Factors like regulatory compliance, customer feedback, and business priorities should also influence test case prioritization decisions.

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