TMap or Test Management Approach is a structured test process aimed at early detection of defects in a cost effective manner resulting in clear insight into software quality. TMap (Test Management Approach) is the foundation of Sogeti's SCT practice and underlines our software testing processes.
Structured Test Process
The Test Management Approach is built on four 'cornerstones':
Life cycle of test activities consistent with the software development life cycle (L)
TMap (Test Management Approach) lays down specific stages in a testing lifecycle and activities to be performed in each of these stages. Life cycle stages include Preparation, Specification, Execution, Completion, and Planning & Control
Usable Techniques (T)
For each activity throughout the TMap (Test Management Approach) lifecycle different standardized and structured techniques are available such as:
Developing a risk based Testing Strategy
Estimating required time and resources
Checklists for reviewing infrastructure and relevant project documentation like requirements
Test specification techniques based on required coverage
Analyzing and reporting test results
Infrastructure and tools (I)
The infrastructure for testing includes all facilities required for structured testing
Test environment
Hardware, software, network
Test databases
Procedures
Test automation
Test management
Specification
Execution
Analysis
Tester's work place
Organization (O)
The organization of structured testing procedure requires due attention be paid to the following areas:
