Decision Table (decision table) - a technique that helps to visualize the combinator of conditions from the TK.
The simpler and clearer the requirements, the less discrepancies there will be. And the fewer fixes after implementation. And the easier it is for us, testers, to write test cases for such requirements))
In testing, a decision table is used to create test cases based on requirements. And do not forget anything with complex combinations of input conditions! After all, each row or column of the table → a ready-made test case.
Decision Table refers to test design techniques. So, they ask about her at interviews. And so I will make a short series of articles on such techniques to help novice testers. To familiarize yourself with each technique:
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Decision Table - current article
State & Transition Diagramm - TBD
Other diagrams, diagrams, pictures (this bonus to techniques) - TBD
Today we are talking about Decision Table (decision table) :
In addition to the article, there is a video about the decision table from my channel. Who is more convenient! :)
How to make a table
Horizontally - write down the conditions that affect the result. And just below - the result itself, in the original Action - the action that needs to be performed.
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See also:
How to compose a use case is another option for filing requirements.
PS - Look for more helpful articles in my blog under the tag “useful” . And useful videos are on my youtube channel