Reduce Salesforce UAT Overhead with ChatGPT
User acceptance testing (UAT) is crucial for project success, but it can be time-consuming. By automating the documentation process, ChatGPT speeds up your ability to start user acceptance testing.
Real-Life Use Case
In a recent project, I had to write test cases for 60 user stories. Instead of spending 5–7 minutes on each, I spent 2 minutes on average refining the ChatGPT drafted test cases, reducing my workload by more than 50%. I will never go back to writing my test cases from scratch!
With just 5 simple steps, you too can use ChatGPT to create test case drafts for each of your user stories:
Step 1: Install the GPT for Sheets™ and Docs™ add-on in Google Sheets
I recommend using GPT in Google Sheets™ and Docs™. Installation took me less than 5 minutes. You can find detailed install steps here.
Step 2: Upload your user stories into a Google Sheet with the add-on enabled.
Step 3: Define the prompt you want to use to generate the test case
I have found the most success by using my user acceptance criteria to inform ChatGPT. I also prompt ChatGPT to be as simple as possible when generating the test steps.
Here is an example formula I’ve used:
Step 4: Refine test cases as needed
ChatGPT will offer you a great starting point, but you will still need to go in and refine each test case.
Step 5: Import test cases into your UAT system tracker
I like to use JIRA or Google Sheets, but any system that allows you to import your test scenarios will work.
Limitations and Considerations
While ChatGPT is a powerful time-saving tool, it’s essential to understand its limitations. ChatGPT can only generate usable test cases if your user stories are detailed and accurate. You’ll also need access to the ChatGPT API to use this functionality. I would also recommend asking for client permission before adding ChatGPT to our project toolkit.
Congratulations on discovering the ultimate time-saving solution for Salesforce UAT documentation — ChatGPT! With its automation power, you can significantly reduce documentation time to focus on test execution. Look out for my next articles on using ChatGPT to accelerate Salesforce implementations. Happy testing!