June 2003
Intermediate to advanced
672 pages
14h 25m
English
book
Testing Applications on the Web: Test Planning for Mobile and Internet-Based Systems, Second Edition
by Hung Q. Nguyen, Bob Johnson, Michael Hackett
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Chapter 9. Sample Test Plan
Why Read This Chapter?
In this chapter we take the knowledge gained so far in "Software Testing Basics" (Chapter 3) and "Test Planning Fundamentals" (Chapter 7) and apply it to the "Sample Application" (Chapter 8). In this chapter we will use TRACKGEAR, to gain test planning experience as it applies to Web applications. Therefore, it is recommended that you read both Chapters 7 and 8 before proceeding with this chapter.
The test types listed in this chapter are explored in more detail in Part Three. The sample application is also referenced throughout upcoming chapters.
Introduction
This chapter discusses the test types that are appropriate for the sample application. It includes both a test schedule and a one-page test plan that are designed for the sample application.
Note
The sample test plan is high level by design. A complete test plan for the sample application is not feasible within the constraints of this book.
The information conveyed in Chapter 8 serves as a technical baseline for the test planning purposes of this chapter. As far as planning for other projects, getting involved early in the development process and discovering reliable sources of information is the best way to gather required technical data. Product prototypes, page mock-ups, preliminary documentation, specifications, and any marketing requests should be evaluated; such information, ...
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