what is the difference between test strategy and test plan and how it is documented

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Permalink Reply by Siddiq on July 30, 2010 at 2:32pm

What to Test - Test Plan
How to Test - Test Strategy

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Permalink Reply by angarak on July 30, 2010 at 2:41pm

Test strategy is a part of test plan.
For example Test strategy is types of testing like System Test,Functional Test,Performance Test,Security Test,Automated Test,tress and Volume Test ,Recovery Test ,Documentation Test ,User Acceptance Test,Compatibility Test,Usability Test ,Interface Test---etc.
Test plan is a detailed understanding of what the eventual work flow will be like Introduction,Scope,Test Strategy,Environment Requirements,Test Schedule,Control Procedures,Functions To Be Tested,Resources and Responsibilities,Deliverables, Suspension / Exit Criteria,Resumption Criteria,Dependencies,Risks,Tools,Documentation,Approvals---etc.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Manu on July 30, 2010 at 3:11pm

This link provides a very good explanation and what sections are included in each document:

http://www.testingexcellence.com/test-strategy-and-test-plan/

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Permalink Reply by BINOY VARGHESE on July 30, 2010 at 4:09pm

Test stratergy includes many other stuffs. It includes what u are going to test, how you are going to test, what time duration u are going to take to test it , how many resource getting involved what is the risk involved and clear idea of the scope of that testing

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Permalink Reply by Anand on July 30, 2010 at 7:47pm

Thanks for the information

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Permalink Reply by vijayabaskar on August 3, 2010 at 12:26pm

It depends upon companies. Some will have the Test strategy and test plan seperately. Most of the companies will have merged.

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