Understanding the testing lifecycle diagram is crucial for any software developer or tester. It outlines the stages involved in the testing process and helps in ensuring the quality of the software product.

Stages of Testing Lifecycle

  1. Requirements Analysis

    • Gather and analyze the requirements.
    • Identify the scope of testing.
    • Requirements_Analysis

  2. Test Planning

    • Define the testing objectives.
    • Create a test plan.
    • Allocate resources.
    • Test_Planning

  3. Test Design

    • Develop test cases.
    • Define test scenarios.
    • Create test data.
    • Test_Design

  4. Test Execution

    • Execute the test cases.
    • Record the results.
    • Report defects.
    • Test_Execution

  5. Test Closure

    • Review the test results.
    • Document lessons learned.
    • Close the testing cycle.
    • Test_Closure

Further Reading

For a more detailed understanding of the testing lifecycle, you can read our comprehensive guide on Testing Lifecycle Management.