BMAD-METHOD/bmad-agent/tasks/create-test-plan.md

Task: Create Test Plan

Description

Create a comprehensive test plan for a specific story, feature, or component, ensuring all functional and non-functional requirements are adequately tested.

Input Required

• Story or feature documentation
• Acceptance criteria
• Technical architecture documents (if available)

Steps

1. Review Requirements

   • Review the story/feature description thoroughly
   • Identify all explicit and implicit requirements
   • Clarify any ambiguous requirements with the user

2. Test Scope Definition

   • Define what will and will not be tested
   • Identify test environments required
   • Determine test data needs
   • Identify dependencies and prerequisites

3. Test Strategy Development

   • Determine appropriate test types needed:
     • Unit testing
     • Integration testing
     • End-to-end testing
     • Performance testing
     • Security testing
     • Accessibility testing
     • Usability testing
   • Define test approach for each test type
   • Document tools and frameworks to be used

4. Test Case Design

   • Create test cases for each acceptance criterion
   • Include positive, negative, and edge cases
   • Define detailed test steps with expected results
   • Create data requirements for each test case
   • Define any specific preconditions needed

5. Test Automation Strategy

   • Identify which test cases should be automated
   • Define automation framework and approach
   • Plan for test maintenance and reliability

6. Test Execution Planning

   • Define test execution schedule
   • Identify resources needed for testing
   • Define entry and exit criteria for test phases
   • Plan for regression testing

7. Risk Assessment

   • Identify testing risks and mitigation strategies
   • Prioritize testing based on risk assessment

8. Review and Finalize

   • Review test plan for completeness and clarity
   • Ensure test coverage is adequate
   • Verify alignment with project quality standards
   • Finalize and document the test plan

Output

A comprehensive test plan document that includes:

• Test strategy overview
• Detailed test cases with steps and expected results
• Test data requirements
• Test environment specifications
• Risks and mitigation strategies
• Test execution schedule

Validation Criteria

• Test plan covers all acceptance criteria
• Test cases include positive, negative, and edge cases
• Automation strategy is clearly defined
• Risks are properly identified and addressed
• Plan is executable within project constraints