Differences between a Test Plan and a Test Report:
| Aspect | Test Plan | Test Report |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Outlines the approach, scope, and resources for testing. | Summarizes testing activities and outcomes after testing. |
| Timeframe | Created before testing begins. | Generated after testing is completed. |
| Components | - Introduction,- Test Scope,- Test Objectives,- Test Strategy,- Test Environment,- Test Schedule,- Test Deliverables,- Test Resources,- Risks and Mitigations,- Test Execution | - Introduction,- Testing Objectives,- Test Execution Summary,- Defect Summary,- Test Metrics,- Conclusion,- Appendix |
| Forward-Looking | Focuses on what will be tested, how it will be tested, and resources needed. | Reflects on what was tested, issues found, and how well testing objectives were met. |
| Content Focus | Emphasizes planning, strategy, and preparation for testing. | Focuses on summarizing actual testing activities, outcomes, and quality assessments. |
| Metrics and Outcomes | Outlines planned metrics and objectives for testing. | Provides actual metrics, results, and outcomes observed during testing. |
| Defect Information | Generally doesn't include detailed defect information. | Includes a defect summary with details on issues found, their severity, and status. |
| Conclusion | Typically lacks a conclusion section. | Concludes by summarizing overall software quality and often includes recommendations. |
| Stakeholder Communication | Communicates planned testing approach to stakeholders. | Communicates actual testing outcomes and quality assessment to stakeholders. |
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