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Amit Pawar
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Deep Dive into Test Management Process

Software Testing consists of a series of activities to be carried out to bring accurate results in order to make the developed Software Robust and secure. Software Testing Process plays a vital role in keeping track on the test activities and provide accurate test results.

Software testing is considered as the final step prior to deploying the Software solution in real world use so it needs to be perfect and even a small mistake can create a issue in Software Sustainability.

Here are the two crucial phase in Test Management process that helps in acquiring appropriate results-

1. Planning

This phase involves various steps to be carried out to plan an appropriate track to gain accurate results and they are Risk Analysis, Test estimation, Test Planning, Test Organization.

Each of these steps are planned and carried out under the supervision of both Testers and Developers. Involvement of Tester and Developer in planning the testing lifecycle makes the steps much more firm and on track so that to achieve the accurate results.

2. Execution

This phase involves the actual action part .i.e. the actually steps carried out to achieve the test results. These steps consist of Monitoring & Control, Issue Management and the Final Step- Test Reporting & Evaluation.

This phase mainly focuses on the actions taken by testers right from monitoring the entire software product n the basis of various factors, identification of issues & accordingly rectifying it still the final step of evaluating & creating the result report.

Test Management Process uses many Testing Tools that helps Testers to make their work much more quick, easier and effective.

Some of the vital tools used in Test Management Process are Testware Management, Test Result logging, Issue Management Tool and Test Reporting. All the these tools bring out the best results from the software product that is under the testing process. Each tools has its own quality potential and therefore they are best in their particular task.

Overall, Test Management Process in Software Testing plays a vital role and is altogether a series of steps carried out to streamline the testing procedure and achieve the quality Test Results. So to get better understanding on the concept drive through this article that will walk you through to understand the vital insights on Test Management process to be adapted and accordingly will help you with the steps to streamline your testing process - https://testsigma.com/blog/test-management-process

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