Planning Activities in Software Testing Process: A Literature Review and Suggestions for Future Research

Abstract

Software testing process consists of activities that implemented after it is planned and includingto document related testing activities. Test processes must be applied necessarily for able toclearly see the quality of software, the degree of reliability, whether it is ready for delivery, thedegree of effectiveness and remains of how much testing. One of the most important phase ofthese processes is test planning activities. Test planning activities directly affects the project'ssuccess in software projects. In this study, software testing process, and test planning activitiescarried out in this process was first clearly demonstrated by the literature review. Later, a basicsoftware testing process and test planning process were determined and explained step by step.In this way, it was aimed to give a different and deep perspective to the test planning activitiesand to raise awareness on the topic. As a result of the research, it was seen that the test planningactivities are not applied adequately at present, software testers, experts or researchers do nothave enough knowledge about the details of the method, and this situation causes very seriousnegative results in the delivery and cost in software projects. Finally, the topic was discussed indetail, and some conclusions and recommendations were given for the personnel in the field ofsoftware testing. In this point, the study is expected to contribute the literature.