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Best Practices to use CloudQA

1. Be selective about what you automate​

  • Automation is powerful, but not every test case should be automated.
  • Focus on stable, repetitive, and high-impact workflows. Automation reduces manual effort—but it doesn’t replace thoughtful testing.

2. Keep tests simple and independent​

  • Avoid creating tests that depend on each other.Independent tests are easier to maintain and debug, especially when running in parallel.
  • Aim for concise test flows—long, complex tests are harder to manage and more prone to failure.

3. Design tests that aren’t easily affected by UI changes​

  • Early-stage applications often go through frequent UI updates.
  • Use stable selectors and validation points to prevent your tests from breaking every time the interface changes.

4. Identify and remove flaky tests​

  • Flaky tests cause confusion and slow down teams.
  • Regularly review your suite and fix or remove tests that behave inconsistently. This ensures reliable results and saves debugging time.

5. Add meaningful assertions in your tests​

  • Assertions validate that your application behaves as expected.
  • Use them to confirm important text, messages, values, or UI states. Strong validations help avoid false positives and improve test accuracy.

6. Take advantage of CloudQA’s advanced features​

  • Enhance your automation using features like reusable steps, variable storage, scripts, data-driven testing, and more.
  • These capabilities help you build stronger, scalable tests while reducing maintenance effort.

7. Run your tests regularly​

  • Frequent test execution helps catch issues early.
  • Use Test Suites to run multiple tests on demand, on a schedule, via API, or integrate with CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality checks.

8. Name your tests clearly and consistently​

  • A good test name explains what the test covers at a glance.
  • Clear names make it easier for the team to understand the test suite, troubleshoot failures, and onboard new members.
  • Use tags, descriptions, and priorities to keep everything organized.

9. Share responsibility for test automation across the team​

  • Avoid relying on just one person to manage automation. Use CloudQA’s User Management to collaborate effectively, let the team access test cases, and ensure everyone understands the test setup and contributes to improvements.