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Test Strategy · TSY

Overview

A clear and comprehensive test strategy is essential for delivering high-quality software. Follow these standards to ensure consistency and thoroughness in testing across all projects.

All projects must have a documented test strategy · TSY-01 · MUST · TEST

Document a test strategy for every project. This ensures that testing activities are planned, communicated, and understood by all stakeholders.

A project’s test strategy must be maintained throughout the project · TSY-02 · MUST · TEST

Update and maintain the test strategy as the project evolves. Review the strategy regularly to ensure it remains relevant and effective.

Test strategies must contain information on all areas of testing · TSY-03 · MUST · TEST

Include details for all relevant testing areas, such as unit, integration, system, acceptance, and performance testing.
Always include developer unit testing as part of the strategy. The lead developer is responsible for ensuring that unit testing is planned and executed.

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Refer to the template test strategy for an example.

You can also find further guidelines in our Test Strategy Best Practice Wiki Pages.