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Test Planning Prompts

This section provides prompts designed to help you create detailed test plans using AI. These prompts ensure that all aspects of testing are covered and properly documented.

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Basic Test Plan Generation

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Prompt Template

Generate a comprehensive test plan for:
[Project/Feature Name]: [Brief description]

Project Overview:
- Purpose: [Description]
- Scope: [In scope/Out of scope]
- Timeline: [Duration]
- Resources: [Available resources]

Requirements:
1. [Requirement 1]
2. [Requirement 2]
...

Please include:
- Test Strategy
- Test Scope
- Test Schedule
- Resource Allocation
- Risk Assessment
- Test Environment
- Test Deliverables
- Success Criteria

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Example Usage

Generate a comprehensive test plan for:
E-commerce Checkout System: New payment gateway integration

Project Overview:
- Purpose: Integrate new payment gateway for improved transaction processing
- Scope: Payment processing, order confirmation, receipt generation
- Timeline: 4 weeks
- Resources: 2 QA engineers, 1 automation engineer, test environment

Requirements:
1. Support multiple payment methods
2. Handle failed transactions gracefully
3. Generate detailed receipts
4. Maintain transaction history
5. Ensure PCI compliance

Please include:
- Test Strategy
- Test Scope
- Test Schedule
- Resource Allocation
- Risk Assessment
- Test Environment
- Test Deliverables
- Success Criteria

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Advanced Test Planning

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Performance Test Planning

Generate a performance test plan for:
[System/Feature]: [Description]

Focus Areas:
1. Load Testing
2. Stress Testing
3. Endurance Testing
4. Spike Testing
5. Volume Testing

Include:
- Performance Metrics
- Test Scenarios
- Test Data Requirements
- Monitoring Strategy
- Success Criteria
- Resource Requirements

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Security Test Planning

Generate a security test plan for:
[System/Feature]: [Description]

Coverage Areas:
1. Authentication
2. Authorization
3. Data Protection
4. Network Security
5. Compliance Requirements

Include:
- Security Test Scenarios
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Penetration Testing
- Compliance Checks
- Risk Mitigation

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Best Practices

When using these prompts:
  1. Be Comprehensive
    • Cover all test types
    • Include all stakeholders
    • Consider all risks
  2. Be Specific
    • Define clear objectives
    • Set measurable criteria
    • Specify timelines
  3. Consider Resources
    • Available personnel
    • Test environments
    • Tools and equipment
  4. Plan for Risks
    • Identify potential issues
    • Define mitigation strategies
    • Include contingency plans

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Tips for Better Results

  1. Start with Clear Objectives
    • Define test goals
    • Set success criteria
    • Identify key stakeholders
  2. Include All Test Types
    • Functional testing
    • Non-functional testing
    • Regression testing
    • Integration testing
  3. Consider Dependencies
    • System dependencies
    • Resource dependencies
    • Timeline dependencies
  4. Plan for Documentation
    • Test cases
    • Test results
    • Defect reports
    • Status reports

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Common Pitfalls to Avoid

  1. Incomplete Scope
    • ❌ “Test the system”
    • ✅ “Test user authentication, payment processing, and order management”
  2. Missing Resources
    • ❌ “Need testers”
    • ✅ “Need 2 QA engineers, 1 automation engineer, and test environment with specific configurations”
  3. Unclear Criteria
    • ❌ “Test until stable”
    • ✅ “All critical bugs resolved, 95% test coverage achieved, performance metrics met”
  4. Inadequate Risk Planning
    • ❌ “Handle issues as they come”
    • ✅ “Identified risks: server downtime, data corruption, network latency. Mitigation: backup systems, data validation, monitoring”

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Example Output Structure

Test Plan ID: TP-001
Project: E-commerce Checkout System
Version: 1.0
Date: [Current Date]

1. Introduction
   - Purpose
   - Scope
   - Objectives

2. Test Strategy
   - Test Levels
   - Test Types
   - Test Approach

3. Test Scope
   - In Scope
   - Out of Scope
   - Dependencies

4. Test Schedule
   - Timeline
   - Milestones
   - Deliverables

5. Resource Allocation
   - Team Members
   - Roles
   - Responsibilities

6. Test Environment
   - Hardware
   - Software
   - Network
   - Tools

7. Risk Assessment
   - Identified Risks
   - Mitigation Strategies
   - Contingency Plans

8. Success Criteria
   - Quality Metrics
   - Performance Metrics
   - Acceptance Criteria

9. Test Deliverables
   - Test Cases
   - Test Results
   - Defect Reports
   - Status Reports
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