Templates
Test Design Template
Template for documenting testing strategy alongside solution designs
Use this template for documenting testing strategy alongside solution designs.
When to Use
Create a test design together with every solution design to document:
- Test strategy for new feature
- QA checklist
- Performance testing approach
- Integration test plan
Template
---
title: Test Design - Feature Name
description: Testing strategy for [feature]
---
# Test Design: Feature Name
## Overview
Brief description of what this test design covers and the feature being tested.
## Test Strategy
### Scope
What will be tested:
- [ ] Component 1
- [ ] Component 2
- [ ] Integration points
- [ ] Edge cases
### Out of Scope
What will not be tested:
- [ ] Item 1
- [ ] Item 2
## Test Levels
### Unit Tests
**Coverage Target**: X%
**Focus Areas**:
- [ ] Core business logic
- [ ] Data validation
- [ ] Error handling
- [ ] Edge cases
**Tools**: List testing frameworks and tools
### Integration Tests
**Focus Areas**:
- [ ] API endpoints
- [ ] Database interactions
- [ ] External service integrations
- [ ] Message queues
**Test Scenarios**:
1. Scenario 1 description
2. Scenario 2 description
### End-to-End Tests
**User Flows**:
1. Flow 1: Step-by-step description
2. Flow 2: Step-by-step description
**Tools**: List E2E testing tools
### Performance Tests
**Metrics**:
- Response time: Target X ms
- Throughput: X requests/second
- Resource usage: CPU, Memory targets
**Load Scenarios**:
- Normal load
- Peak load
- Stress test
## Test Cases
### Critical Path Tests
| ID | Test Case | Expected Result | Priority |
| ------ | ----------- | ---------------- | -------- |
| TC-001 | Description | Expected outcome | High |
| TC-002 | Description | Expected outcome | High |
### Edge Cases
| ID | Test Case | Expected Result | Priority |
| ------ | ----------- | ---------------- | -------- |
| TC-100 | Description | Expected outcome | Medium |
### Error Scenarios
| ID | Test Case | Expected Error | Priority |
| ------ | ----------- | ------------------ | -------- |
| TC-200 | Description | Error message/code | High |
## Test Data
### Data Requirements
- Data set 1: Description
- Data set 2: Description
### Test Environment Setup
\`\`\`bash
# Commands to set up test environment
\`\`\`
## Localization Testing (if applicable)
- [ ] Language 1
- [ ] Language 2
- [ ] Date/time formats
- [ ] Currency formats
## Security Testing
- [ ] Authentication tests
- [ ] Authorization tests
- [ ] Input validation
- [ ] SQL injection prevention
- [ ] XSS prevention
## Acceptance Criteria
- [ ] All critical path tests pass
- [ ] No high-priority bugs
- [ ] Performance targets met
- [ ] Security tests pass
- [ ] Documentation updated
## Test Schedule
| Phase | Duration | Notes |
| ------------------- | -------- | ---------------------- |
| Unit testing | X days | During development |
| Integration testing | X days | After feature complete |
| E2E testing | X days | In staging environment |
| Performance testing | X days | Before production |
## Risks & Mitigation
| Risk | Impact | Mitigation |
| ---------------------------- | ------ | ------------------------ |
| Test environment instability | High | Setup dedicated test env |
| Insufficient test data | Medium | Generate synthetic data |
## References
- Solution Design document
- API documentation
- User stories/requirementsBest Practices
- Pair with Solution Design: Always create alongside solution design
- Be specific: Define concrete test cases, not just "test the feature"
- Set targets: Include performance and coverage targets
- Consider all levels: Unit, integration, E2E, performance tests
- Document test data: Specify what data is needed for testing
- Include security: Don't forget security testing requirements
- Define acceptance criteria: Clear pass/fail criteria
- Plan the schedule: Estimate time for each testing phase
File Location
Place test designs in: content/{project}/docs/architecture/solution-designs/{number}/test-design.mdx
Example: content/billing-system/docs/architecture/solution-designs/001/test-design.mdx
Note: Test design should be in the same directory as its corresponding solution design.