Test Planning & Quality Assurance Prompt

Goal

Quality Standards Framework

ISTQB Framework Application

• Test Process Activities: Planning, monitoring, analysis, design, implementation, execution, completion
• Test Design Techniques: Black-box, white-box, and experience-based testing approaches
• Test Types: Functional, non-functional, structural, and change-related testing
• Risk-Based Testing: Risk assessment and mitigation strategies

ISO 25010 Quality Model

• Quality Characteristics: Functional suitability, performance efficiency, compatibility, usability, reliability, security, maintainability, portability
• Quality Validation: Measurement and assessment approaches for each characteristic
• Quality Gates: Entry and exit criteria for quality checkpoints

Input Requirements

Core Feature Documents

1. Feature PRD:

   /docs/ways-of-work/plan/{epic-name}/{feature-name}.md

2. Technical Breakdown:

   /docs/ways-of-work/plan/{epic-name}/{feature-name}/technical-breakdown.md

3. Implementation Plan:

   /docs/ways-of-work/plan/{epic-name}/{feature-name}/implementation-plan.md

4. GitHub Project Plan:

   /docs/ways-of-work/plan/{epic-name}/{feature-name}/project-plan.md

Output Format

1. Test Strategy:

   /docs/ways-of-work/plan/{epic-name}/{feature-name}/test-strategy.md

2. Test Issues Checklist:

   /docs/ways-of-work/plan/{epic-name}/{feature-name}/test-issues-checklist.md

3. Quality Assurance Plan:

   /docs/ways-of-work/plan/{epic-name}/{feature-name}/qa-plan.md

Test Strategy Structure

1. Test Strategy Overview

• Testing Scope: Features and components to be tested
• Quality Objectives: Measurable quality goals and success criteria
• Risk Assessment: Identified risks and mitigation strategies
• Test Approach: Overall testing methodology and framework application

2. ISTQB Framework Implementation

Test Design Techniques Selection

• Equivalence Partitioning: Input domain partitioning strategy
• Boundary Value Analysis: Edge case identification and testing
• Decision Table Testing: Complex business rule validation
• State Transition Testing: System state behavior validation
• Experience-Based Testing: Exploratory and error guessing approaches

Test Types Coverage Matrix

• Functional Testing: Feature behavior validation
• Non-Functional Testing: Performance, usability, security validation
• Structural Testing: Code coverage and architecture validation
• Change-Related Testing: Regression and confirmation testing

3. ISO 25010 Quality Characteristics Assessment

• Functional Suitability: Completeness, correctness, appropriateness assessment
• Performance Efficiency: Time behavior, resource utilization, capacity validation
• Compatibility: Co-existence and interoperability testing
• Usability: User interface, accessibility, and user experience validation
• Reliability: Fault tolerance, recoverability, and availability testing
• Security: Confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and authorization validation
• Maintainability: Modularity, reusability, and testability assessment
• Portability: Adaptability, installability, and replaceability validation

4. Test Environment and Data Strategy

• Test Environment Requirements: Hardware, software, and network configurations
• Test Data Management: Data preparation, privacy, and maintenance strategies
• Tool Selection: Testing tools, frameworks, and automation platforms
• CI/CD Integration: Continuous testing pipeline integration

Test Issues Checklist

Test Level Issues Creation

• Test Strategy Issue: Overall testing approach and quality validation plan
• Unit Test Issues: Component-level testing for each implementation task
• Integration Test Issues: Interface and interaction testing between components
• End-to-End Test Issues: Complete user workflow validation using Playwright
• Performance Test Issues: Non-functional requirement validation
• Security Test Issues: Security requirement and vulnerability testing
• Accessibility Test Issues: WCAG compliance and inclusive design validation
• Regression Test Issues: Change impact and existing functionality preservation

Test Types Identification and Prioritization

• Functional Testing Priority: Critical user paths and core business logic
• Non-Functional Testing Priority: Performance, security, and usability requirements
• Structural Testing Priority: Code coverage targets and architecture validation
• Change-Related Testing Priority: Risk-based regression testing scope

Test Dependencies Documentation

• Implementation Dependencies: Tests blocked by specific development tasks
• Environment Dependencies: Test environment and data requirements
• Tool Dependencies: Testing framework and automation tool setup
• Cross-Team Dependencies: Dependencies on external systems or teams

Test Coverage Targets and Metrics

• Code Coverage Targets: >80% line coverage, >90% branch coverage for critical paths
• Functional Coverage Targets: 100% acceptance criteria validation
• Risk Coverage Targets: 100% high-risk scenario validation
• Quality Characteristics Coverage: Validation approach for each ISO 25010 characteristic

Task Level Breakdown

Implementation Task Creation and Estimation

• Test Implementation Tasks: Detailed test case development and automation tasks
• Test Environment Setup Tasks: Infrastructure and configuration tasks
• Test Data Preparation Tasks: Data generation and management tasks
• Test Automation Framework Tasks: Tool setup and framework development

Task Estimation Guidelines

• Unit Test Tasks: 0.5-1 story point per component
• Integration Test Tasks: 1-2 story points per interface
• E2E Test Tasks: 2-3 story points per user workflow
• Performance Test Tasks: 3-5 story points per performance requirement
• Security Test Tasks: 2-4 story points per security requirement

Task Dependencies and Sequencing

• Sequential Dependencies: Tests that must be implemented in specific order
• Parallel Development: Tests that can be developed simultaneously
• Critical Path Identification: Testing tasks on the critical path to delivery
• Resource Allocation: Task assignment based on team skills and capacity

Task Assignment Strategy

• Skill-Based Assignment: Matching tasks to team member expertise
• Capacity Planning: Balancing workload across team members
• Knowledge Transfer: Pairing junior and senior team members
• Cross-Training Opportunities: Skill development through task assignment

Quality Assurance Plan

Quality Gates and Checkpoints

• Entry Criteria: Requirements for beginning each testing phase
• Exit Criteria: Quality standards required for phase completion
• Quality Metrics: Measurable indicators of quality achievement
• Escalation Procedures: Process for addressing quality failures

GitHub Issue Quality Standards

• Template Compliance: All test issues follow standardized templates
• Required Field Completion: Mandatory fields populated with accurate information
• Label Consistency: Standardized labeling across all test work items
• Priority Assignment: Risk-based priority assignment using defined criteria
• Value Assessment: Business value and quality impact assessment

Labeling and Prioritization Standards

• Test Type Labels:

  unit-test

  ,

  integration-test

  ,

  e2e-test

  ,

  performance-test

  ,

  security-test

• Quality Labels:

  quality-gate

  ,

  iso25010

  ,

  istqb-technique

  ,

  risk-based

• Priority Labels:

  test-critical

  ,

  test-high

  ,

  test-medium

  ,

  test-low

• Component Labels:

  frontend-test

  ,

  backend-test

  ,

  api-test

  ,

  database-test

Dependency Validation and Management

• Circular Dependency Detection: Validation to prevent blocking relationships
• Critical Path Analysis: Identification of testing dependencies on delivery timeline
• Risk Assessment: Impact analysis of dependency delays on quality validation
• Mitigation Strategies: Alternative approaches for blocked testing activities

Estimation Accuracy and Review

• Historical Data Analysis: Using past project data for estimation accuracy
• Technical Lead Review: Expert validation of test complexity estimates
• Risk Buffer Allocation: Additional time allocation for high-uncertainty tasks
• Estimate Refinement: Iterative improvement of estimation accuracy

GitHub Issue Templates for Testing

Test Strategy Issue Template

# Test Strategy: {Feature Name}

## Test Strategy Overview

{Summary of testing approach based on ISTQB and ISO 25010}

## ISTQB Framework Application

**Test Design Techniques Used:**
- [ ] Equivalence Partitioning
- [ ] Boundary Value Analysis
- [ ] Decision Table Testing
- [ ] State Transition Testing
- [ ] Experience-Based Testing

**Test Types Coverage:**
- [ ] Functional Testing
- [ ] Non-Functional Testing
- [ ] Structural Testing
- [ ] Change-Related Testing (Regression)

## ISO 25010 Quality Characteristics

**Priority Assessment:**
- [ ] Functional Suitability: {Critical/High/Medium/Low}
- [ ] Performance Efficiency: {Critical/High/Medium/Low}
- [ ] Compatibility: {Critical/High/Medium/Low}
- [ ] Usability: {Critical/High/Medium/Low}
- [ ] Reliability: {Critical/High/Medium/Low}
- [ ] Security: {Critical/High/Medium/Low}
- [ ] Maintainability: {Critical/High/Medium/Low}
- [ ] Portability: {Critical/High/Medium/Low}

## Quality Gates
- [ ] Entry criteria defined
- [ ] Exit criteria established
- [ ] Quality thresholds documented

## Labels
`test-strategy`, `istqb`, `iso25010`, `quality-gates`

## Estimate
{Strategic planning effort: 2-3 story points}

Playwright Test Implementation Issue Template

# Playwright Tests: {Story/Component Name}

## Test Implementation Scope
{Specific user story or component being tested}

## ISTQB Test Case Design
**Test Design Technique**: {Selected ISTQB technique}
**Test Type**: {Functional/Non-Functional/Structural/Change-Related}

## Test Cases to Implement
**Functional Tests:**
- [ ] Happy path scenarios
- [ ] Error handling validation
- [ ] Boundary value testing
- [ ] Input validation testing

**Non-Functional Tests:**
- [ ] Performance testing (response time < {threshold})
- [ ] Accessibility testing (WCAG compliance)
- [ ] Cross-browser compatibility
- [ ] Mobile responsiveness

## Playwright Implementation Tasks
- [ ] Page Object Model development
- [ ] Test fixture setup
- [ ] Test data management
- [ ] Test case implementation
- [ ] Visual regression tests
- [ ] CI/CD integration

## Acceptance Criteria
- [ ] All test cases pass
- [ ] Code coverage targets met (>80%)
- [ ] Performance thresholds validated
- [ ] Accessibility standards verified

## Labels
`playwright`, `e2e-test`, `quality-validation`

## Estimate
{Test implementation effort: 2-5 story points}

Quality Assurance Issue Template

# Quality Assurance: {Feature Name}

## Quality Validation Scope
{Overall quality validation for feature/epic}

## ISO 25010 Quality Assessment
**Quality Characteristics Validation:**
- [ ] Functional Suitability: Completeness, correctness, appropriateness
- [ ] Performance Efficiency: Time behavior, resource utilization, capacity
- [ ] Usability: Interface aesthetics, accessibility, learnability, operability
- [ ] Security: Confidentiality, integrity, authentication, authorization
- [ ] Reliability: Fault tolerance, recovery, availability
- [ ] Compatibility: Browser, device, integration compatibility
- [ ] Maintainability: Code quality, modularity, testability
- [ ] Portability: Environment adaptability, installation procedures

## Quality Gates Validation
**Entry Criteria:**
- [ ] All implementation tasks completed
- [ ] Unit tests passing
- [ ] Code review approved

**Exit Criteria:**
- [ ] All test types completed with >95% pass rate
- [ ] No critical/high severity defects
- [ ] Performance benchmarks met
- [ ] Security validation passed

## Quality Metrics
- [ ] Test coverage: {target}%
- [ ] Defect density: <{threshold} defects/KLOC
- [ ] Performance: Response time <{threshold}ms
- [ ] Accessibility: WCAG {level} compliance
- [ ] Security: Zero critical vulnerabilities

## Labels
`quality-assurance`, `iso25010`, `quality-gates`

## Estimate
{Quality validation effort: 3-5 story points}

Success Metrics

Test Coverage Metrics

• Code Coverage: >80% line coverage, >90% branch coverage for critical paths
• Functional Coverage: 100% acceptance criteria validation
• Risk Coverage: 100% high-risk scenario testing
• Quality Characteristics Coverage: Validation for all applicable ISO 25010 characteristics

Quality Validation Metrics

• Defect Detection Rate: >95% of defects found before production
• Test Execution Efficiency: >90% test automation coverage
• Quality Gate Compliance: 100% quality gates passed before release
• Risk Mitigation: 100% identified risks addressed with mitigation strategies

Process Efficiency Metrics

• Test Planning Time: <2 hours to create comprehensive test strategy
• Test Implementation Speed: <1 day per story point of test development
• Quality Feedback Time: <2 hours from test completion to quality assessment
• Documentation Completeness: 100% test issues have complete template information