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About planning a quality testing program for the software [a.k.a Test Plan ...]

Creating a software quality assurance program can seem daunting, but it does not have to be ...
By taking the time to understand the product and the risks involved, it is possible to create a comprehensive plan that will help ensure the quality of the software.

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The first step is to understand what you are trying to achieve.
What are your goals for the product? What are the main features or functions that need to be tested?
Once there is a clear understanding of the goals, one can begin to develop a strategy on how to best achieve them.

Next, the risks involved in releasing the product should be considered.
What can go wrong and how will it affect users? How will you reduce these risks?
This is an important step in creating a quality assurance testing program - without considering the risk, areas that require attention may not be tested and it is a pity ...

With both goal and risk in mind, we will write specific tests that will cover all aspects of the software. This includes functionality testing (testing if everything works as planned), usability testing (testing that users can easily navigate menus and buttons), performance testing (making sure system response times are acceptable) and more.

Test plan should also be taken to consider end cases - exceptional situations that may occur infrequently, but still
May cause problems if not treated properly
Once the tests are developed, it is important to apply them effectively at all stages of development.
You can use a checklist throughout the development time so that everyone involved knows what needs to be checked and when,
Also, make sure that the testing team has access to the appropriate tools and data needed to carry out their work properly.

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