Most IT projects acknowledge that testing is part of the development lifecycle. In practice, testing is often squeezed into whatever time can be negotiated on a project that is already late. There is pressure on the Test Manager to do as good a job as possible, but not to rock the boat too much either!
Our process gives the Test Manager everything they need to prove that the system works correctly:
All of these are available before coding begins in earnest, allowing testing to be planned in advance. Test scripting can take place alongside coding. An important characteristic of good software design is that defects can be traced and fixed quickly. Our approach provides an opportunity to review the design before the code is written so that its suitability for testing can be established. Good coding practices and architecture encourage the use of automated testing tools.
Good quality assurance at each step in the process ensures that defect rates are low enough to be manageable and testing cycles do not get mired down in the demands of re-testing.
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