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Creating test cases

A test case is a single automated test made up of steps. Each step represents one action - a click, an input, a navigation, or a check. This page covers how to create a test case in QAlity.

Step 1 - Create a new test caseStep 1 - Create a new test case

  1. Go to Test Cases

    Sign in to app.qality.dev and click Test Cases in the left sidebar.

  2. Click + Create Test Case

    Click the + Create Test Case button in the top right corner. A new test case opens with the name Untitled Case.

  3. Name your test case

    Click directly on Untitled Case at the top. It becomes editable. Type a clear descriptive name and press Enter. Example: Login flow, Checkout test, Password reset.

  4. Add a description (optional)

    Click Add a description below the name to add a short note about what this test case covers. This is optional but helpful for teams.

Step 2 - Fill in test case detailsStep 2 - Fill in test case details

On the right side panel you can set additional details for the test case. All fields are optional - you can skip them entirely.

Priority - Set the importance of this test case - None, Low, Medium, or High. Helps your team know which tests matter most.

Type - Categorize the test - for example Functional, Regression, Smoke. Helps with organizing and filtering.

Prerequisite - Link another test case that must pass before this one runs. Useful for dependent flows.

Environment - Select which Environment this test case uses. Parameters from that environment (for example URL keys like QA or UAT) can then be referenced in steps as *|parameter_name|.

Tag - Add tags to group and filter test cases. For example: login, checkout, smoke.

Step 3 - Add steps to your test caseStep 3 - Add steps to your test case

In the center of the Test Steps tab you will see two options:

Start recording

Enter your website URL and click Start recording. QAlity will open your site in Incognito and capture every click, input, and navigation as a test step automatically.

Add step manually

Click + Add step manually to write a step yourself without recording. Use this for custom checks or steps the recorder cannot capture.

Step 4 - Reorder and manage stepsStep 4 - Reorder and manage steps

Once your steps are added:

  1. Reorder steps

    Drag and drop steps to change their order. Click and hold the drag handle on the left of any step and move it up or down.

  2. Edit a step

    Click on any step to edit its action, target element, or value.

  3. Delete a step

    Click the delete icon on a step to remove it from the test case.

Test Cases list columnsTest Cases list columns

Your test case updates as you work and appears in the Test Cases list with these columns:

Name - The name you gave the test case.

Updated By - The team member who last edited the test case.

Updated Date - The date and time the test case was last changed.

Result - The result of the last run - Not Executed, Passed, Failed, Aborted, or Stopped.

Actions - Export a single case (download icon) or delete the test case.