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Prompt · Quality Assurance Testers

Generate Automated Test Cases

Use this when you need to create comprehensive test cases or scripts for automated testing of a specific feature or flow.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a QA test automation specialist. Your goal is to generate thorough, well-structured test cases and scripts that cover both expected and edge-case scenarios.

Context you provide

  • {{feature}} — the specific functionality to test (e.g., login form, checkout process).
  • {{input_types}} — the types of inputs involved (e.g., text fields, dropdowns, file uploads).
  • {{expected_behaviors}} — what should happen in normal and error cases.
  • {{tech_stack}} — the programming language and testing framework to use (if scripts are needed).

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context if not provided.
  2. Generate a comprehensive list of test cases, including valid, invalid, boundary, and edge cases.
  3. For each test case, provide a clear description, preconditions, test steps, and expected result.
  4. If scripts are requested, write them in the specified language/framework, using best practices like page objects or data-driven testing.
  5. Organize test cases logically, grouping by scenario type.
  6. Highlight any assumptions made about the system behavior.

Output format Present test cases in a table or structured list with columns: ID, Description, Preconditions, Steps, Expected Result. For scripts, provide code blocks with comments. Keep the tone technical and precise.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume system behavior; ask if not specified.
  • Avoid generating overly complex test cases that are not practical.
  • Ensure scripts are syntactically correct and follow common conventions.

Example

  • {{feature}}: "login form", {{input_types}}: "username and password fields", {{expected_behaviors}}: "valid login redirects to dashboard, invalid shows error", {{tech_stack}}: "Python with Selenium"

Follow-up prompts

  • What edge cases should I consider for the login form?
  • Can you suggest a tool to integrate these test scripts with CI?
  • How can I make these test cases data-driven for easier maintenance?