Software Testing Tutorial #38 - What is Test Plan in Software Testing

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In this Software Testing Tutorial, we will learn about what is test plan in Software Testing. A software test plan document is the planning document which guide the software testing activities of the project.
The below mentioned Test Plan template is as per IEEE standards, different organizations follow different test plan templates as per their project needs. You can find many variations of Test Plan templates however all of them cover IEEE 829 standard items along with some additional points.
1. Test plan identifier
2. Introduction
3. Test items
4. Features to be tested
5. Features not to be tested
6. Approach
7. Item pass/fail criteria
8. Suspension criteria and resumption requirements
9. Test deliverables
10. Testing tasks
11. Environmental needs
12. Responsibilities
13. Staffing and training needs
14. Schedule
15. Risks and contingencies
16. Approvals
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[@vinishamittal6784]

Thank you very much for such a detailed explanation. It helped me a lot. Your videos are very helpful. Keep up the good work

[@shirkhanaslanzade982]

Thank you very much. Your way of explanation is super

[@bankjano229]

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[@WaseemKhan-np2jc]

Hello Sir. Hope you are doing well... I watched all your videos about Software Testing. Its Outstanding, Explanations, Details. Intro,... I learned a lot from you Sir... Big love respect and prayers from Lahore, Pakistan.

[@softwaretestingmentor]

Thank you Waseem, I am glad my work is helpful! Keep learning and sharing!Regards, Manish

[@IAMNEBYAT]

Thank you so much. Do you have a test plan example for Agile please?

[@katerynaozer8107]

Thank you!

[@nadaalmustafa447]

Hepled me lot 💜

[@virgoroobs]

No one will ever ask test plan related ques to even an experienced tester. It's very high level document.

[@harshalpadhyar4994]

Very helpful, can you please make a video on agile test plan with a live example than conceptual? Thanks

[@nadaalmustafa447]

Such a great mentor with great teaching skills

[@apandey4724]

thank you so much for such a outstanding lecture....

[@softwaretestingmentor]

Most welcome! Keep watching and sharing.

[@elnino61]

thanks

[@user-qd9yl1fr9g]

Спасибо за видео ))))))

[@AshokSingh-eb7tj]

Your videos are very nice and very helpful

[@softwaretestingmentor]

Glad you like them! Keep watching for more videos.

[@fidelisreviews]

Great job. Please in a live project, what documents are needed to be able to write the test plan? Thanks

[@manoj_mafiosi]

**Notes: What is a Test Plan in Software Testing? - Software Testing Tutorial #38** **Importance of Planning:** - Like constructing a house, planning is vital in software testing to avoid mistakes and ensure a smooth testing process. - A Test Plan provides guidelines for what and how to test in a structured manner. **Key Sections in a Test Plan (Following IEEE Template):** 1. **Test Plan Identifier**: A unique document identifier for identifying the specific Test Plan. 2. **Introduction**: Provides an overview of the project and essential project details. 3. **Test Items**: Lists the features or requirements to be tested. 4. **Features to be Tested**: Elaborates on the features/modules mentioned in the "Test Items" section. 5. **Features Not to be Tested**: Defines areas that won't be tested, clarifying the scope. 6. **Test Approach**: Outlines how testing will be conducted, covering techniques, interfaces, test levels, etc. 7. **Item Pass and Fail Criteria**: Defines criteria for determining when an item passes or fails testing. 8. **Suspension and Resumption Criteria**: Outlines conditions for suspending or resuming testing. 9. **Test Deliverables**: Specifies what will be delivered as part of the testing process (e.g., test cases, scripts, plans). 10. **Testing Tasks**: Lists all tasks required for testing, providing a structured breakdown. 11. **Environmental Needs**: Specifies environmental requirements (e.g., software versions, hardware). 12. **Responsibility**: Defines the responsibilities of team members, including roles like Test Manager and Test Lead. 13. **Staffing and Training Needs**: Highlights additional team member or training requirements. 14. **Schedule**: Outlines the timeline for testing phases. 15. **Risk and Contingencies**: Identifies potential risks and contingency plans to mitigate them. 16. **Approvals**: Lists individuals responsible for approving the Test Plan. **Significance of a Test Plan:** - A well-structured Test Plan guides testing activities, ensuring critical aspects aren't overlooked. - Essential for both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. - In Agile, planning may be more iterative and focused on specific sprints but remains crucial.

[@enescewad-rv2uh]

you did a great job. THANKS

[@srisumathimohan7625]

Thanks for notes

[@vidnand2002]

Thank you very much for the great video. I really love the way you explain each one in detail. It would be nicer if you can use a real time sample document to explain.

[@softwaretestingmentor]

Great suggestion! Keep Watching and Sharing. Thank you!

[@Erikoto]

Thanks a lot Manish for such a great explanation. I had no questions left after your explanation.

[@softwaretestingmentor]

Glad to hear that. Keep watching for more videos!

[@govindasharma8619]

Hi, Can we discuss more on Test Approach?

[@vishwasrchonu7134]

Hi sir, you skipped use case testing, please upload that video

[@EmmanuelOgunseye-pp8wf]

Good video, however you didn't explain very well what is the difference between test item and Features too be tested with good example, like you just mentioned Login Registration as Items to be tested at high level, so what features are to be tested , give example like you just did for items to be tested.