Test Plan

A test plan is a document that describes how software testing will be done, what its goals are, how big it will be, and when it will be done. It gives a detailed plan for making sure that software or a system works the way it is supposed to and meets the needs of the stakeholders.

The following is an example of a general test plan template:

1. 1. What the test plan is for and what its goals are.
   2. The testing’s scope, including what will be tested and what won’t.
   3. A summary of the system or software being tested.
   4. Test mode (e.g., manual, automated, or a combination of both).
   5. Test types (e.g., functional, non-functional, performance, security, usability).
   6. Test environment requirements (e.g., hardware, software, network).
   7. Test scenarios or use cases.
   8. Test cases with input data, expected results, and actual results.
   9. Test data and test environment setup.
   10. Plan and timetable for testing.
   11. Who is on the testing team and what do they do?
   12. Reporting and dealing with problems.
   13. Results of tests and giving reports:
   14. Metrics (e.g., test coverage, defect density, and defect leakage) (e.g., test coverage, defect density, and defect leakage).

Overall, a test plan should be a living document that is regularly updated and matches the goals and objectives of the project. The goal of the test plan is to make sure that the software or system meets the requirements and quality standards and to find any problems or flaws early on in the development process.