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You don’t need more test cases. You need the right ones. This guide shows you how.

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Prompts are the primary way you guide Atto to generate accurate and relevant test cases. A well-written prompt tells Atto what you're testing, how it works, and what you are expecting to see.

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You’re not “using Atto.” You’re working with Atto, your coworker who works fast, follows instructions, and doesn’t guess.

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Why Prompts Matter?

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In AI-augmented testing, prompting is context engineering. You're not just giving instructions; you're shaping Atto’s understanding of the feature, constraints, and test goals.

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Good prompts lead to:

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What Makes a Good Prompt?

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Think of a prompt like a well-written test case title or bug report. It should be clear, contextual, and actionable.

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Use the WHO + WHAT + WHY + HOW + EXAMPLES model:

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ElementDescriptionExample
WHOUser role or system under test“As a registered user…”
WHATFeature or action being tested“…resetting a password…”
WHYPurpose or expected behavior“…to ensure expired tokens are handled.”
HOWConstraints, variations, platforms“Include 2FA and expired token scenarios.”
EXAMPLESSeed inputs or expected output“E.g., the token expires after 10 minutes.”
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Prompt Builder Checklist

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Use this framework to structure your prompt before submitting it:

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If that’s all in, you’re good!

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Pro Tips

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Prompt Templates and Examples

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Here are some templates along with examples that you can copy-paste and edit based on your needs:

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Template 1

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Template 1: Test Case Generation Prompt
Goal: Generate test cases for [feature or process].

What I Have:
[User roles or types]
[Payment or interaction methods]
[Supporting features or integrations]

What I Want:
Cover [all combinations / edge cases / failures / retries]
Include [validation / exception / third-party behavior]

Expected Outcomes:
[Comprehensive coverage / error handling / reliability / messaging]
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Example:

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Template 2

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Template 2: Test Case Generation Prompt
Goal: Generate test cases for [banking feature].

What I Have:
[Transfer modes or account types]
[User roles: Retail, Corporate, etc.]
[Limits, authentication, schedules]

What I Want:
Test all valid transfer paths
Include invalid account numbers, failed OTPs, and limit breaches
Check for audit trails and customer alerts

Expected Outcomes:
High-confidence coverage of fund transfer logic
Secure, validated, and compliant flows
Complete visibility into failures and success tracking
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Example:

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Template 3

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Template 3: Test Case Generation Prompt
Goal: Generate test cases for [travel feature].

What I Have:
[User types: guest, registered]
[Booking types: one-way, round-trip, multi-city]
[Payment methods, loyalty points, refund/reschedule policies]

What I Want:
Test booking and modification flows across flight types
Include failures in passenger input, payment, and rescheduling logic
Cover scenarios around refund eligibility and penalties

Expected Outcomes:
Full validation of booking and post-booking changes
Smooth error recovery for user actions and backend failures
User clarity through pricing, penalties, and confirmation messages
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Example:

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Need help?

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Have a complex scenario where you need help to write your prompt? We’re all ears. Reach out to our product experts at replytms@testsigma.com.

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