Test Case Maintenance Best Practices Guide

Keeping Test Cases Up to Date

Regular Reviews

  • Review test cases quarterly or after major releases
  • Update outdated test cases
  • Remove obsolete test cases
  • Archive old test cases that are no longer relevant

Version Control

  • Document changes to test cases
  • Track test case history
  • Maintain test case versions
  • Keep audit trail of modifications

Cleanup

  • Remove duplicate test cases
  • Consolidate similar test cases
  • Archive completed releases
  • Clean up unused folders and suites

Continuous Improvement

Learn from Execution

  • Analyze which test cases find the most defects
  • Identify gaps in test coverage
  • Improve test case quality based on feedback
  • Refine organizational structure

Process Refinement

  • Regularly review and improve processes
  • Gather team feedback
  • Adapt practices to team needs
  • Share lessons learned

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