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Test Strategy
What is Test Strategy?
A Test Strategy is a high-level document that defines the overall testing approach and testing standards for the project or organization.
It explains how testing will be performed.
Test Strategy is a high-level document that defines the overall testing approach and testing standards for a project.
Definition:-
Who Creates Test Strategy?
Usually prepared by:
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Test Manager
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Project Manager
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QA Lead
Purpose of Test Strategy
1️⃣ Define overall testing approach
2️⃣ Standardize testing processes
3️⃣ Ensure quality standards
4️⃣ Guide the testing team
Key Contents of Test Strategy
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Testing types (Functional, Performance, Security)
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Testing levels (Unit, Integration, System, UAT)
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Test tools
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Automation strategy
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Risk management
Example
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In a project, the Test Strategy may define:
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Manual testing for UI features
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Automation testing for regression testing
Difference Between Test Plan and Test Strategy
| Feature | Test Plan | Test Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Detailed | High-level |
| Focus | Project-specific testing activities | Overall testing approach |
| Created By | QA Lead / Test Manager | Test Manager / Project Manager |
| Content | Scope, schedule, resources | Testing methods and standards |
Test Strategy → How testing will be done.
Test Plan → What, when, and who will test.
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