Understanding the importance of testing is essential both for using test cases properly but also for knowing how to apply them on projects.

When we discuss the testing methodology, there is a set of standard activities that must be considered. In the case of Pricefx, we divide them in 3 major sections: preparation and setup, Feature Sprints, and UAT. Each of these have specific steps that must be taken.

Preparation and Setup

• Test plan preparation

• User stories and acceptance criteria review from testing point of view

• UAT process clarification with the customer if agreed

• Integration and data testing

Feature Sprints

• Create test cases for user stories

• Test the solution according prepared test cases, document and report test results

• Regression testing in later Feature Sprints

• Investigate bugs reported by the customer

• UAT and testing support for the customer if needed

• Create a demo for the customer

UAT

• Investigate bugs reported by the customer

• Support the customer during UAT testing

The test methodology includes specifics upon agreement with the customer on top of the standard activities. As such, in the preparation and Setup stage, training for Feature Sprint testing should be made available for the users.

Moving on to Feature Sprints, consider these aspects:

• Share test cases with the customer

• Help the customer with test cases for UAT

• Prepare automated tests for regression – Cypress

• Training for Customer’s testers

Lastly, in the UAT stage, help the customer organize the user acceptance testing and make sure that the testers are trained in using X-Ray effectively.

How To - Test Cases

Testing is recommended as good practice in general before accepting software. However, for big projects, long term customers in particular need clear visibility when testing. To make sure that this is covered, at Pricefx we prefer to use JIRA, X-Ray, Cypress and occasionally Excel. These come in handy also for small projects and bug retesting.