Tell us about testing documentation.

Test documentation is a set of documents that accompany the testing process. It helps to plan, execute, track, and analyze testing results.

Main types of test documentation:

• Test Plan: Defines the strategy, objectives, scope, resources, schedule, and acceptance criteria for testing.
• Test Cases: A set of steps, input data, and expected results to verify specific functionality or scenarios.
• Checklists: A list of verification points, usually less detailed than test cases, used for quick functionality checks.
• Defect Reports: Descriptions of identified defects, including reproduction steps, actual and expected results, priority, and status.
• Test Reports: Summarize testing results, including the number of executed/failed test cases, found defects, quality assessment of the build, and recommendations.

Example of a test case structure:

Field	Description
Test Case ID	Unique identifier of the test case
Title	Brief description of the tested functionality
Preconditions	Conditions that must be met before starting the test
Test Steps	Sequence of actions to perform the test
Expected Result	Expected outcome of the steps
Postconditions	Actions performed after the test (if necessary)

Example of test steps:

1. Open the login page.
2. Enter a valid login in the "Login" field.
3. Enter a valid password in the "Password" field.
4. Click the "Login" button.

Example of a defect report:

// Defect Report
Summary: When attempting to login with an invalid password, a generic error is displayed

Project: MyProject
Version: 1.0.0

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Go to the login page.
2. Enter a valid login "user@example.com".
3. Enter an invalid password "wrongpassword".
4. Click the "Login" button.

Actual Result: A message "An error occurred" is displayed.
Expected Result: A message "Invalid login or password" is displayed.

Severity: Major
Priority: High
Status: Open
Assigned To: Developer Name
Environment: Chrome 100.0, Windows 10

Importance of test documentation:

• Ensures the testing process is structured.
• Aids in planning and effort estimation.
• Serves as a basis for future regression tests.
• Facilitates communication among team members.
• Allows tracking of progress and product quality.
• Is an artifact that confirms the work performed.