CaseWriter Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with CaseWriter in minutes! Create, organize, and execute test cases.

Overview

Metric	Value
Estimated Time	15-20 minutes
Goal	From zero to your first test execution

What You'll Learn

• Navigate CaseWriter dashboard
• Generate tests using AI
• Create tests manually
• Organize in test sets
• Execute via TestPilot

6-Step Quick Start

Step 1: Explore the Dashboard (2 minutes)

Navigate to CaseWriter:

1. Log into RabbitQA
2. Click CaseWriter in main navigation
3. Land on CaseWriter Dashboard

Dashboard Metrics:

• Total Test Cases: Current count
• Test Sets: Organized collections
• AI Generated: Auto-created tests
• AI Sessions: Generation history

Quick Actions:

• Generate Test Cases - Opens AI Generator
• Create Test Set - New test collection
• Write Test Case - Manual editor

Step 2: Generate Tests with AI (5 minutes)

Sample Requirement:

Feature: User Login
As a registered user, I want to log into my account.

Acceptance Criteria:
- User can login with valid email and password
- System shows error for invalid credentials
- Account locks after 5 failed attempts
- Password must be 8+ characters
- Session expires after 30 minutes

Platforms: Web, Mobile (iOS, Android)

Generation Process:

1. Click "Generate Test Cases" on dashboard
2. Paste requirement or upload document (PDF, DOCX)
3. Select platforms: Web, iOS, Android
4. Click "Generate" and wait 10-30 seconds
5. Review 8-15 generated tests (positive, negative, boundary)
6. Select tests and click "Save to Repository"

AI generates three types of tests:

Type	Description
Positive Tests	Successful scenarios
Negative Tests	Invalid inputs
Boundary Tests	Edge cases

Step 3: Create Test Manually (3 minutes)

Test Case Structure:

Field	Example
Title	Login with Remember Me option enabled
Priority	Medium
Complexity	Simple

Preconditions:

• User has registered account
• User is on login page
• Remember Me checkbox visible

Test Steps:

Step	Action	Expected Result
1	Enter valid email	Email accepted and displayed
2	Check "Remember Me"	Checkbox is checked
3	Click "Login"	Logged in, session persists

Step 4: Organize Tests (2 minutes)

Create Test Set Hierarchy:

Authentication Module
├── User Login Tests
├── User Registration Tests
└── Password Reset Tests

Apply Labels:

• regression
• smoke-test
• critical-path
• mobile-specific

Step 5: Import/Export (2 minutes)

Export to Excel:

1. Select test set
2. Click "Export"
3. Choose Excel format
4. Download file

Import from Excel:

1. Download template
2. Fill with tests
3. Upload file
4. Review & import

Step 6: Execute Tests (3 minutes)

Create Test Run:

1. Select test set in repository
2. Click "Create Test Run"
3. Configure run (name, environment, assignee)
4. Transition to TestPilot module
5. Execute tests step-by-step
6. Mark steps as Pass/Fail
7. Monitor progress dashboard

Common Workflows

AI-First Approach

Best For: New features, comprehensive coverage Time Saving: 80% faster

1. Upload requirements to AI Generator
2. Select platforms and language
3. Review and select generated tests
4. Organize in test sets
5. Execute via TestPilot

Manual-First Approach

Best For: Specific scenarios, edge cases Time Saving: Full control

1. Open manual test editor
2. Define preconditions and steps
3. Set priority and complexity
4. Save to test set
5. Execute and document results

Hybrid Approach (Recommended)

Best For: Most real-world projects Time Saving: Speed + Precision

1. Generate foundation with AI (70-80%)
2. Review and refine AI tests
3. Add specific manual tests
4. Organize complete suite
5. Execute comprehensive testing

Troubleshooting Quick Fixes

Can't Generate Tests

• Check requirements are not empty
• Ensure platform is selected
• Try simpler requirements first
• Refresh page and retry

Can't Save Tests

• Verify tests are selected
• Check test set is chosen
• Ensure write permissions
• Try creating new test set

Can't Find Tests

• Check selected test set
• Clear active filters
• Use search by name
• Verify not deleted

Tests Won't Execute

• Ensure test set has cases
• Check TestPilot access
• Verify environment config
• Create run in TestPilot

Summary

Congratulations! You've successfully completed the CaseWriter Quick Start! You now know how to:

• Explore CaseWriter dashboard
• Generate tests using AI
• Create tests manually
• Organize in test sets
• Export and import tests
• Execute via TestPilot

Time to Value: ~20 minutes to full productivity

Next Steps

• AI Test Generator Guide - Master AI generation techniques
• Manual Test Creation - Best practices for writing tests
• Test Sets Management - Organization strategies
• Best Practices - Industry standards & guidelines