How did you prioritize test scenarios in your last project?

When prioritizing test scenarios, I usually consider several factors:

• Criticality of functionality: tests for key functions that impact the business are given high priority.
• Likelihood of errors: if bugs frequently appear in a certain area, tests there are more important.
• Impact on the user: tests that check user experience and main scenarios are prioritized higher.
• Test complexity and execution time: sometimes long-running tests are postponed if they are less critical.
• Code changes: tests covering recently modified areas are given increased priority.

For example, in my last project, I first ran smoke tests to verify core functions, then regression tests for recently changed modules, and only afterwards less critical checks. This approach helps quickly identify serious issues and use testing time efficiently.