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# Testing Strategy Planing

The User Story Coverage Report is a valuable tool for QA teams to plan a testing strategy. Combine it with your professional judgment, context awareness, and collaboration to create a robust and effective testing strategy.

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## Step-by-Step Tutorial

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<summary><strong>1. Define Testing Goals and Resources</strong></summary>

* **Clearly define what "good" coverage means for your project.** Consider factors like risk, complexity, and regulatory requirements.
* **Estimate the resources available for testing:** This includes team size, skill sets, and tools.
* **Align testing goals with resources:** Be realistic about what is achievable within your constraints.
* **Set clear expectations:** Communicate your testing strategy and coverage goals to the team.

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<summary><strong>2. Access the Report</strong></summary>

* Navigate to your relevant Jira project and open the Sheets page with the User Story Coverage report.
* If unavailable, follow the [How to Generate / Edit the Report](/user-story-coverage/user-story-coverage-report-overview/release-go-no-go-report/how-to-generate-edit-the-report.md) guide to create it.

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<summary>3. Ensure Scope Accuracy</summary>

* Verify the report covers the intended timeframe using the Scope icon at the bottom right. ![](/files/ZhUDviik0KXJhAQYsSi2)
* Adjust the scope as needed, referring to the [How to Generate / Edit the Report](/user-story-coverage/user-story-coverage-report-overview/release-go-no-go-report/how-to-generate-edit-the-report.md) guide.

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<summary><strong>4. Analyze Overall Coverage</strong></summary>

* **Start by assessing the overall coverage across all user stories.** Look for trends in "Modified Coverage" and "Non-Unit Tests Coverage" to identify areas of concern.
* **Drill down into user stories below 100% coverage:** Prioritize those with red or orange flags, especially critical stories.
* **Collaborate with developers:** Discuss your assessment with developers to gain deeper insights and identify potential risks hidden within seemingly good coverage numbers.
* **Analyze individual test types:** See if coverage for specific types (e.g., component, end-to-end) are lacking across multiple stories. This might indicate broader testing gaps.

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<summary><strong>5. Leverage the Report for Specific Strategies</strong></summary>

* **Identify critical scenarios and edge cases:** Use the report to pinpoint specific parts of user stories requiring extensive testing.
* **Plan test types based on coverage gaps:** Use identified gaps to determine which test types (e.g., performance, component) to prioritize, base on the test strategy.
* **Map resources to specific user stories:** Assign testers with relevant skills to stories based on their complexity and testing needs to achieve the testing goals.

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<summary><strong>6. Use the Report for Continuous Improvement</strong></summary>

* **Track progress over time:** Monitor trends in coverage to identify areas for improvement.
* **Conduct regular reviews:** Discuss gaps and challenges with stakeholders, including developers and product owners.
* **Refine your strategy:** Adapt your testing approach based on feedback and real-world data from the report.

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