Chapter 2. Test Planning
The cornerstone of a successful test program is effective test planning. Proper test planning requires an understanding of the corporate culture and its software-development processes, in order to adapt or suggest improvements to processes as necessary.
Planning must take place as early as possible in the software life cycle, because lead times must be considered for implementing the test program successfully. Gaining an understanding of the task at hand early on is essential in order to estimate required resources, as well as to get the necessary buy-in and approval to hire personnel and acquire testing tools, support software, and hardware. Early planning allows for testing schedules and budgets to be estimated, approved, ...
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