TimetoTest Agent Prompting Guide
Use this structure for consistent, high-quality results. Trim sections that don't apply to your specific use case.
1
Goal
What must be validated or produced
2
Context
Feature/URL/API, user role, project, environment, dependencies
3
Setup
Data preconditions, test accounts, seed state
4
Scope & Coverage
Paths, browsers/devices, edge/risk areas
5
Oracles
What proves success/failure, UI strings, API codes, side-effects
6
Constraints
Timebox, flakiness tolerance, depth
7
Deliverables
Tests/specs, execution, evidence, summary
8
Output Format
Bullets, checklist, gherkin, junit, markdown
Do's
- Specify environment, user role, and entry URL
- Provide deterministic data or setup steps
- Define pass/fail oracles and artifacts to collect
Don'ts
- Combine unrelated flows in a single prompt
- Omit authentication details
- Request massive coverage with no timebox