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How To Create Test Strategy Document (Sample Template)

This document discusses how to create a test strategy document and provides a sample template. It defines a test strategy as a plan for the software testing life cycle that guides QA teams. It explains that a test strategy document clearly defines the testing approach, objectives, and scope. The document also distinguishes between a test plan and test strategy, with the strategy providing guidance on how to achieve test objectives. Finally, it outlines the typical steps to prepare a test strategy document, including defining scope, approach, environment, tools, and risk analysis.

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How To Create Test Strategy Document (Sample Template)

This document discusses how to create a test strategy document and provides a sample template. It defines a test strategy as a plan for the software testing life cycle that guides QA teams. It explains that a test strategy document clearly defines the testing approach, objectives, and scope. The document also distinguishes between a test plan and test strategy, with the strategy providing guidance on how to achieve test objectives. Finally, it outlines the typical steps to prepare a test strategy document, including defining scope, approach, environment, tools, and risk analysis.

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How to create Test Strategy Document (Sample


Template)
By Thomas Hamilton Updated October 8, 2021

Test Strategy
A Test Strategy is a plan for defining an approach to the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). It
guides QA teams to define Test Coverage and testing scope. It helps testers get a clear
picture of the project at any instance. The possibility of missing any test activity is very low
when there is a proper test strategy in place.

What is Test Strategy Document?


Test Strategy Document is a well-described document in software testing which clearly
defines the exact software testing approach and testing objectives of the software
application. Test document is an important document for QA teams which is derived from
actual business requirements that guides the whole team about software testing approach
and objectives for each activity in the software testing process.

A Test strategy document answers all the questions like what you want to get done and how
you are going to accomplish it, etc. Writing an effective Strategy document is a skill that a
tester develops with experience. Testing strategy plan should be communicated with the
entire team so that the team will be consistent on approach and responsibilities.

Test Plan Vs Test Strategy


There is great confusion about Test Plan and Test Strategy documents. A different
organization has their unique processes and standards to manage these documents. For
example, some organization include test strategy facts in Test Plan itself while some
organization includes strategy as a subsection within the testing plan.

Test Plan Test Strategy

In the Test Plan, test focus and Test strategy is a guideline to be followed to
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project scope are defined. It achieve the test objective and execution of

deals with test coverage, test types mentioned in the testing plan. It
scheduling, features to be deals with test objective, test environment,
tested, features not to be test approach, automation tools and strategy,
tested, estimation and resource contingency plan, and risk analysis
management.

To make it clearer if the Test Plan is some destination then QA Test strategy is a map to reach
that destination.

How to prepare a good test strategy document


Every organization has their unique priority and set of rules for software designing, so do not
copy any organization blindly. Always ensure that their document is compatible and adds
value to your software development before following the template.

Test Strategy in STLC:

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Step#1: Scope

It defines parameters like

Who will review the document?


Who will approve this document?
Software Testing activities carried out with timelines

Step#2 Test Approach

It defines

Process of testing
Testing levels
Roles and responsibilities of each team member
Types of Testing ( Load testing, Security testing, Performace testing etc.)
Testing approach & automation tool if applicable
Adding new defects, re-testing, Defect triage, Regression Testing and test sign off

Step#3 Test Environment

Define the number of requirement and setup required for each environment
Define backup of test data and restore strategy

Step#4 Testing Tools

Automation and Test management tools needed for test execution


Figure out a number of open-source as well as commercial tools required, and
determine how many users are supported on it and plan accordingly

Step#5 Release Control

Release management plan with appropriate version history that will make sure test
execution for all modification in that release
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Step#6 Risk Analysis

List all risks that you can estimate


Give a clear plan to mitigate the risks also a contingency plan

Step#7 Review and Approvals

All these activities are reviewed and signed off by the business team, project
management, development team, etc.
Summary of review changes should be traced at the beginning of the document along
with an approved date, name, and comment

Download Test Strategy Template


Click below to download sample test strategy document

Download the Test Strategy Template

Conclusion:

In Software Engineering, software release goes through Test Strategy documents from time
to time to map the progress of testing in the right direction. When the release date is close
many of these activities will be skipped, it is desirable to discuss with team members
whether cutting down any particular activity will help for release without any potential risk.

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