Functional testing workflow

Environment setup
ActionDescription
Detailed planScope
Requirements
Schedule
Success criteria


Test case design
ActionDescription
Test case identification
Develop test cases based on requirements and specifications.
Definition of inputs and expected outputs
Specify the inputs to be tested and the expected outputs for each test case.


Test environment setup
ActionDescription
Environment configuration
Ensure the test environment is ready, including necessary hardware, software, and network configurations.
Test data
Prepare the data to be used during testing.


Execution of test cases
ActionDescription
Manual or automated executionManual.
Recording resultsUsing an established format.
Format
Module
Description
Operating systems


Error report
ActionDescription
Log of identified errors
Record any errors encountered during the test execution.
Communication with the team
Informing the development team about the errors found for correction.


Validation
ActionDescription
Error correction
The development team corrects the reported errors.
Re-testing
Re-test the cases where errors were found to ensure they have been fixed.
Validation of changes
Ensure that the corrections have not introduced new errors.


Test closure
ActionDescription
Evaluation of exit criteria
Verify if the defined exit criteria in the test plan have been met.
Final report
Create a final report summarizing the testing activities, results, defects found, and their status.


Maintenance
ActionDescription
Monitoring and maintenance
Continuous monitoring of the RSP in production and performing maintenance testing as needed to ensure it continues to function correctly after updates or changes.


Recommendations
  • Clear Documentation: Maintain detailed and clear documentation of all test cases and results.
  • Automation: Automate repetitive tests to save time and reduce human errors.
  • Continuous Communication: Maintain continuous communication between the testing team and the development team.
  • Regular Review: Regularly review and update test cases and test data to reflect changes in requirements.