REPETITIOUS TESTS

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Issue summary

Test cases repeat the same actions on different data

Category

Design

Examples

1. Test cases have the same structure, for instance entering a customer with his address, but use different values

Questions

Are the test cases really similar?

Resolving Patterns

Most recommended:

• DATA-DRIVEN TESTING: this pattern is one of the most applied on the field (even if nobody knows that it's a pattern!)

Other useful patterns:

• DON’T REINVENT THE WHEEL: applying this pattern will help you develop reusable testware
• REFACTOR THE TESTWARE: re-design the tests so that they are more efficient

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