Käyttökohtaustestejä

Käyttökohtaustestejä, known in English as use case testing, is a software testing method that verifies the functionality of a system based on its intended use cases. A use case describes a sequence of actions performed by a user or an external system to achieve a specific goal. Käyttökohtaustestejä focuses on these scenarios to ensure the software behaves as expected in real-world situations.

The process typically involves defining specific use cases, which are then translated into test cases. Each test case outlines the steps to be performed, the expected results, and any preconditions or postconditions. Testers execute these test cases, comparing the actual outcomes to the predicted ones. Deviations indicate defects that need to be addressed.

The primary goal of käyttökohtaustestejä is to validate that the software meets user requirements and fulfills its intended purpose from an end-user perspective. It helps to identify functional defects and ensure that the system is usable and provides the expected value. This testing approach is particularly useful for complex systems where understanding user interactions is crucial. It complements other testing types by focusing on the "what" and "why" of system usage, rather than just the "how" of individual components.