General framework for a Quality Assurance (QA) test plan for a website. Your plan might vary based on the specific website's complexity, features, and needs.
Here's an example of a QA test plan:
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Introduction
- Test Plan Objectives: Brief overview of what the test plan hopes to achieve.
- Scope: Outline the parts of the website to be tested.
- Resources: Tools, technologies, and personnel required for the test.
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Test Strategy
- Test Levels: Discuss the different levels of testing such as unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing.
- Test Types: Define the types of testing that will be done, e.g., functional, usability, compatibility, performance, security, etc.
- Test Techniques: Determine if you'll be using manual or automated testing methods or a combination of both.
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Test Environment
- Software: Details about the operating systems, browsers, and devices that will be used for testing.
- Hardware: Specifications of the computers or devices that will be used.
- Test Data: The kind of data required for testing. Ensure the data is anonymized and not personally identifiable information (PII).
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Test Cases
- Define test cases for each requirement or user story. The test case should include the test steps, the expected outcome, and the actual outcome.
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Test Schedule
- A detailed schedule about when each test will be carried out, who will do it, and the estimated time for the test.
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Risk Management
- Identify potential risks or problems that might arise during testing and propose mitigation plans.
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Deliverables
- List of all outputs of this test process, such as test cases, test scripts, bug reports, etc.
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Test Execution and Results
- After the tests are performed, document the results, highlighting any defects found.
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Review and Retrospective
- At the end of the testing cycle, review the process, identify any learnings, and propose any changes to the test process for future iterations.
Remember, this is a general framework. Depending on the specifics of your website and the nature of your project, some elements may be more or less relevant.
It's also worth noting that while this plan has a clear linear structure, in practice, many teams follow a more iterative, Agile-style process, where testing happens concurrently with development, and plans and cases are regularly reviewed and updated.