test-strategy-planning

# Test Strategy Planning

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

- **Test Strategy Planning tasks** - Working on create comprehensive test strategy documents following ieee 829 structure. plan test approach, scope, resources, and success criteria for software projects
- **Planning or design** - Need guidance on Test Strategy Planning approaches
- **Best practices** - Want to follow established patterns and standards

## Overview

A test strategy defines the overall approach to testing a software system. It establishes the scope, objectives, resources, schedule, and success criteria for testing activities before development begins.

## IEEE 829 Test Documentation Structure

| Document | Purpose |
|----------|---------|
| **Test Plan** | Master document defining test approach |
| **Test Design Specification** | Refinement of test approach for features |
| **Test Case Specification** | Individual test case details |
| **Test Procedure Specification** | Step-by-step execution procedures |
| **Test Item Transmittal Report** | Test deliverables handoff |
| **Test Log** | Chronological record of test execution |
| **Test Incident Report** | Documentation of anomalies |
| **Test Summary Report** | Overall test results and metrics |

## Test Strategy Template

```markdown
# Test Strategy: [Project Name]

## 1. Introduction

### 1.1 Purpose
[Why this test strategy exists and what it covers]

### 1.2 Scope
**In Scope:**
- [Feature/component 1]
- [Feature/component 2]

**Out of Scope:**
- [Feature/component X]
- [Third-party integrations (unless specified)]

### 1.3 References
- [Requirements document]
- [Architecture document]
- [Related standards]

## 2. Test Objectives

### 2.1 Business Objectives
- [Business goal 1 → Testing coverage]
- [Business goal 2 → Testing coverage]

### 2.2 Quality Objectives
| Quality Attribute | Target | Measurement |
|-------------------|--------|-------------|
| Functional Correctness | 100% critical paths | All acceptance tests pass |