Test Set

A test set is a collection of related test cases that are grouped together to test a specific feature, functionality, or module of a software application. Instead of running every single test case in a project, a test set allows a team to focus their testing efforts on a particular area, making the process more organized and efficient.

How Test Sets Are Used

Test sets are often organized for specific purposes, such as:

• Regression Test Set: A group of test cases designed to be run after a code change to ensure new changes haven't broken existing functionality.
• Sanity Test Set: A small, quick group of tests to check if the new build is stable enough for more detailed testing.
• Smoke Test Set: A test set used to verify the most basic, critical functions of a build before moving on.
• Component-Specific Test Set: A set of tests focused on a single feature, like a login page.

Example: A quality assurance team is ready to test a new version of their website. To focus on the user authentication process, they create a test set specifically for the login feature. This set would include a collection of individual test cases, such as:

• A test case for a successful login with a valid username and password.
• A test case for a failed login with an incorrect password.
• A test case for a login with a disabled account.
• A test case for a login with special characters in the password.

This grouped approach ensures the team comprehensively tests all aspects of the login functionality.