How do you see the testing process within a sprint? What should precede testing and what is the criterion for its completion?

The testing process within a sprint typically includes the following stages:

• Before testing begins:

  • Preparation of the test environment and data.
  • Familiarization with requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Development of test cases and scenarios based on requirements.
  • Coordination with the team and clarification of requirements if necessary.

• During testing:

  • Conducting functional, regression, and other types of testing.
  • Documenting identified defects.
  • Interacting with developers to clarify and fix bugs.

• Criteria for ending testing:

  • All critical and major bugs are fixed and verified.
  • All requirements and user stories planned for the sprint are covered by tests.
  • Test reports and documentation are ready.
  • The team and stakeholders agree on the quality of the release.

Thus, testing begins with preparation and planning, and ends when quality criteria are met and all major defects are resolved.