QA Software Testing Project

OpenCart Project

Project Introduction

• Project Introduction
• Understanding and Explore the Functionality (FRS)
• Estimation
• Test Plan
• Writing Test Scenario
• Writing Test Cases and Reviews
• Environment Setup and Build Deployment
• Test Execution
• Bug Reporting and Tracking
• Sanity Testing, Re-testing, and Regression Testing
• Test Sign Off

Introduction

This project is a demonstration of manual software testing skills using OpenCart, an online store management system based on PHP, MySQL, and HTML components.

Understanding and Explore the Functionality (FRS)

• Review the FRS Document for a basic understanding.
• Consult with the product manager, developers, and designers for clarification and better understanding.
• Allocate sufficient time to review the FRS document for an in-depth grasp of functionalities.

Test Plan

• Utilize information from the FRS document and the project plan provided by management.
• Explore the Test Plan Document.
• The test plan should define:
  • Inclusions, exclusions, and test environments.
  • Test strategy (Manual Testing or Automation Testing).
  • Defect reporting procedures.
  • Roles and responsibilities.
  • Test schedule and deliverables.
  • Pricing (managed by the manager).
  • Entry and exit criteria.
  • Suspension and resumption criteria.
  • Tools and risk mitigation strategies.

Writing Test Scenarios

• Use the Test Scenarios Document.
• Define project details, client information, reference documents, and creation and approval dates.
• Test scenarios should be comprehensive, including IDs, references, descriptions, priorities, and the number of test cases.

Writing Test Cases, Reviews, and Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)

• Ensure the Version History is included in the test case template.
• Create separate test suites for each test scenario and populate them with test cases.

Environment Setup and Build Deployment

• Set up a MySQL Database.
• Install an Apache server using XAMMP to facilitate web application deployment.
• Receive a release note document from developers, including instructions for application deployment and build details.

Front End Store and Database URLs

https://demo.opencart.com

• Front End Store URL: http://localhost/opencart/
• Database URL: http://localhost/phpmyadmin/

Test Execution

• Ensure that test cases are prepared and the build is successfully installed.
• Perform smoke testing or sanity testing as a pre-requisite for testing.
• Follow the defined test cycle, as indicated in the test plan.
• Report any deviations from expected results as bugs.

Bug Reporting and Tracking

• Use the provided Bug Report Template.
• Report bugs daily, including bug IDs, steps to reproduce, expected and actual results, severity, and priority.
• Consider using bug tracking tools like Jira or Bugzilla.

Sanity Testing, Re-testing, and Regression Testing

• Sanity Testing: Quickly verify core functionalities in a new build.
• Re-testing: Confirm that reported defects have been fixed.
• Regression Testing: Ensure that new features or changes do not affect existing functionalities.

Test Sign Off

• Review test cases and verify that defects are appropriately addressed.
• Ensure that the software meets acceptance criteria and quality standards.
• Confirm the completion of all test documentation.
• Seek approval from relevant stakeholders to indicate that testing is complete.
• Provide formal sign-off to indicate that the software is ready for release.