Save time by creating appropriate test objects

You can create and configure objects of all kinds within the Test Area on the official test installation. As each new test installation takes over all existing data, these objects can often be re-used for several test seasons.

Be practical

When you create objects and test their functionality, do so from the perspective of an end user. Set up real-life workflows and look out for usability issues.

Test for contingencies

When developing a new feature, the developer will always do some basic testing himself. These tests are limited in their scope. Often times, errors and bugs occur when a user does something unexpected, like abandoning a workflow (e.g. a copy process) and doing something else (e.g. initialising a search). Test things like this also when they are not explicitly stated in your test cases.

Aim for full coverage of a scenario

When you write test cases, do so in a structured manner, fully covering a certain area or scenario. Create test cases for all actions that can be done on a page in ILIAS (including things like clicking a Save, Cancel and Back button) or in a settings form. This makes it easier to maintain an overview and to execute the test cases later on.