No matter how well-versed you are with testing or how advanced your automation technology is, it’s essential to start automation with a strong test design. Without one, teams can encounter a range of problems that compound to create ineffective, incomplete, and hard-to-maintain tests. To ensure quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery, it’s important to recognize the signs that your tests aren’t performing optimally. Below are eight “anti-patterns,” or habits that I believe should be avoided if possible, for the best testing experience and end-product.
#1: Sequence Length Is Too Long
Tests are often designed as long sequences of small steps, making it difficult to manage and maintain them. For example, when an application you are testing changes, it is hard to factor these changes into other relevant tests.