Test Planning

Any software activity starts with a planning phase. Similarly, Software testing also starts with a planning phase.

Test Planning activity determines the objective(s), Scope, Approach,Schedule,test resources(People and environment),Test Suspension and Resumption Criteria etc.

A good Test Plan template can look like the following.

1. Objective
2. Scope
- In Scope
- Out Of Scope
3. Test Schedule(Activities and their corresponding dates)
4. Test Approach(Techniques,Types of Testing, How the requirements would be validated etc)
5. Test Resources(Both people and environments)
5. Risks and Mitigation Plan
6. Suspension Criteria and Resumption Requirements