1 Requirement Analysis & Planning
Understanding the project requirements, objectives, and goals. Planning testing activities, defining test objectives, scope,
resources, and timelines.
Activities:
● Analyzing project requirements.
● Identifying testable features.
● Defining test objectives and scope.
● Planning resources and schedules
2 Test Design
Creating detailed test cases based on the requirements and design specifications.
Activities:
● Writing test cases.
● Creating test data.
● Developing test scripts for automated testing.
● Identifying and preparing test environments.
3 Test Execution
Running the test cases and executing the tests against the
developed software.
Activities:
● Executing manual or automated tests.
● Capturing test results.
● Logging defects or issues.
4 Defect Reporting and Tracking
Identifying, documenting, and tracking defects or issues
found during testing.
Activities:
● Logging defects with detailed information.
● Prioritizing and assigning severity levels.
● Communicating defects to the development team
5Regression Testing
Ensuring that changes in the software (new features, bug
fixes) do not negatively impact existing functionalities.
Activities:
● Re-executing previously executed test cases.
● Verifying that existing features still work as intended.
6User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Allowing end-users or stakeholders to validate whether the
software meets their expectations and requirements.
Activities:
● Conducting tests in a production-like environment.
● Obtaining feedback from users.
7 Deployment and Release
Releasing the software to production or the intended
environment.
Activities:
● Deploying the tested and approved software.
● Updating documentation.
● Handing over to operations
8Post-Release Support
Providing support and monitoring the software in the
production environment after release.
Activities:
● Addressing any issues or defects reported in the live environment.
● Continuous monitoring and improvement.
9 Test Closure
Summarizing testing activities and assessing the overall
testing process.
Activities:
● Documenting test results and metrics.
● Conducting a test closure meeting.
● Preparing a test closure report.