Intellect Software Testing Code of Best Practice 9
Commitment 7:
Testing independence
We will conduct testing that is independently planned and performed, in
addition to that performed as part of the development process.
We will ensure that testing is planned and Tests will be designed and implemented so as
executed, as part of an overall project strategy, to minimise interdependencies and thus reduce
incorporating sufficient independence from the disruption during the execution of the test
development process to provide confidence to cycles due to resource or defect constraints.
all stakeholders in the correctness and
completeness of the solution to be delivered.
Commitment 8:
Use of clearly defined processes
We will conduct all testing in accordance with clearly defined and
documented processes that are appropriately matched to the business
requirements.
We will ensure that stakeholders understand Tests will be properly planned using a
the processes, along with their roles and systematic approach that involves listing
responsibilities. We will carry out testing in requirements and generating the testing
a manner that maximises effectiveness and specifications from them. Detailed procedures
minimises impact on ongoing business for each aspect of the test plan should be
processes. made explicit and agreed with the customer.
We will ensure that the test environment and
the software to be tested are under
configuration control and appropriately base
lined so that failures and changes can be
tracked.
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