Test Planning

Test planning  

 Test Planning is the process of effectively organizing the testing activities for all the components associated with a technology solution .The activities which are covered under test planning are

                        •    Test plan

                        •    Test strategy

                        •    Test environment

                        •    Test approach

                        •    Test Schedule

Test plan

               The test plan is a document describing the scope, approach, resources and schedule of intended testing activities. Importance of the test plan is in the fact that testing is a complex process and it is important to identify, reveal the defects, and bring software to acceptable quality and being efficient in budget and scheduling activities.

Levels of Test Plan

                             

                                         

Test strategy

             The scope, objective and resource requirement for the project are analyzed to decide the testing activities .Depending on the options selected the level and complexity of testing is decided. The options include the factors like technology and components included.

Test environment

                The test environment is based on the project which further depends on the needs of the Components. It consists of elements which support test execution when configured .Test Environment is a mini prototype for the actual working environment, which further helps in uncovering the configuration related issues.

Test Approach 

            Testing approach is something which changes with in accordance with the technology and testing activities .Defining the Test approach it is a repeatedly changing process which changes as the project advances. The Testing approach which is defined at the beginning defines the approach for defining the test design, test data, testing priorities, and Test results

Test Schedule

              A test schedule includes the testing steps or tasks, the target start and end dates, and responsibilities. It also describes how the test will be reviewed, tracked, and approved. A high-level schedule, based on the initial scope, objectives, and resource requirements, is also defined. In addition, the assignment of resources and responsibilities to roles and activities is outlined