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Test case template

Test Case Template#

Below is a test case template that you can use to capture and organize information about your test cases for your Databricks pipelines, Informatica MDM, or any other related projects. This template can be customized according to your needs and maintained as a shared document (e.g., Excel sheet, Word document, Confluence page, or even a test management tool like JIRA or Azure Test Plans).

Here’s the structure

Format: Markdown (for reference) and Excel (structure provided below)#

1. Test Case Template Structure (Markdown)#

### Test Case ID: TC_<Module or Layer>_<Number>
**Test Case Title**: Provide the title of the test case (e.g., "Validate Schema for Bronze Layer Input")

**Description**:
- Explain the purpose of this test. Why is it being executed?
- Example: Validate that records ingested into the Bronze Layer of the pipeline match the expected schema.

**Preconditions**:
- List the prerequisites needed to execute this test case (e.g., a specific test dataset, configurations, or pipeline execution state).
- Example:
    - Dataset with both valid and invalid records is available in the landing zone (`/mnt/landing_zone/test_data.json`).
    - Test environment is configured to write to `/mnt/bronze_layer/`.

**Test Steps**:
1. Trigger the data ingestion pipeline.
2. Verify schema mapping is applied during ingestion.
3. Inspect the resulting Delta table or error logs for issues.

**Expected Results**:
- Clearly describe what the system should do if the test passes.
- Example: All ingested records must match the schema [id, name, email, event_timestamp]. Invalid records are logged and quarantined.

**Actual Results**:
- Leave this blank during creation; fill in after executing the test.
- Example: 3 invalid rows were quarantined successfully.

**Test Data**:
Provide details about the test data used:
- File name, location, format, and schema details.

**Pass/Fail Criteria**:
Define clear criteria for determining if the test passes or fails.
- Pass: Records matching the schema are ingested without issues, and invalid records are flagged and quarantined.
- Fail: Valid records are rejected, or invalid records bypass validation.

**Test Priority**:
- High/Medium/Low based on the impact of failure.

**Owner**:
- Person responsible for writing/executing the test.

**Comments/Notes**:
- Any additional notes you’d like to capture.

2. Test Case Template Excel Structure#

If you are using an Excel sheet, here’s how you can structure it. You can copy this structure into a blank spreadsheet and save it as your test case template.

Field Description
Test Case ID Unique identifier, e.g., TC_Bronze_001.
Title The name of the test case. Clear and concise, e.g., Validate Schema for Bronze Layer Input.
Description A brief description of the purpose of the test.
Preconditions List the prerequisites or setup required to execute the test case.
Test Steps Step-by-step instructions to execute the test case.
Expected Results What you expect to see after completing the test steps successfully.
Actual Results The outcome observed after running the test (leave blank during test case creation).
Test Data Reference location or details of the test data used for testing.
Pass/Fail Criteria Define clear criteria for what constitutes a pass or fail.
Priority High/Medium/Low based on the criticality of the test case.
Owner Person or team responsible for the test case.
Notes Additional details or information about the test.

3. Downloadable File Example#

Here’s an example layout in CSV (which can easily be imported into Excel):

Test Case ID,Title,Description,Preconditions,Test Steps,Expected Results,Actual Results,Test Data,Pass/Fail Criteria,Priority,Owner,Notes
TC_Bronze_001,Validate Schema for Bronze Input,Ensure ingested data matches schema,[Landing zone dataset and pipeline configured],1. Run ingestion pipeline,Schema is validated and invalid records are quarantined,"(Leave blank)",test_data.json (id, name, email),Pass: Valid records ingested; invalid records logged,Fredrick Smith,High,"Focus on email format validation in quarantined rows"
TC_Bronze_002,Null Field Check,Validate rows with NULL critical fields are rejected,...,1. Load test dataset; 2. Run Bronze pipeline,"NULL rows flagged; clean rows processed",(Leave blank),test_data_null_check.json,id field should not be null,Medium,Amanda Grace,"Test skipped rows count in logs"

4. Test Case Tools and Templates#

If you’d like to use tools for managing test cases, there are platforms that offer pre-built templates you can use: - Google Sheets/Excel: Use the structure from Section 2 for quick collaboration and easy sharing. (Save as .xlsx or .csv). - Confluence: Ideal for a collaborative and dynamic test catalog. - Test Management Tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, TestRail): - Tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps Test Plans often include built-in test case management templates. - GitHub/Markdown Files: - Use Markdown format to store test cases in a GitHub repository for version control and collaboration.

Conclusion#

By capturing all these fields, your team will benefit from having detailed structured test cases that ensure your pipeline, MDM integration, or new system operates as expected. Whether you use Excel, Confluence, or test management software, this template can be adapted to your workflow! If you’d like, I can create and share an actual downloadable .xlsx file for your convenience—just let me know!