Test Plans

name: Test Plans
description: Structured documentation outlining test objectives, scope, approach, resources, schedule, and deliverables for
  software testing activities. Test plans define the overall strategy for testing a system or feature, specifying what will
  be tested, how it will be tested, who will test it, and what constitutes a pass or fail. They are critical for coordinating
  testing efforts across teams and ensuring comprehensive coverage.
url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test_plan
tags:
- Documentation
- Quality Assurance
- Software Development
- Test Management
- Testing
created: '2025'
modified: '2026-05-03'
apis:
- name: TestRail API
  description: REST API for TestRail test management including test plans, test runs, milestones, and reporting, enabling
    structured test planning and execution tracking.
  humanURL: https://www.testrail.com
  baseURL: https://yourproject.testrail.io/index.php?/api/v2
  tags:
  - Test Management
  - Test Plans
  - Test Runs
  - Testing
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://support.testrail.com/hc/en-us/articles/7077990413588-Introduction-to-the-API
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://support.testrail.com/hc/en-us/categories/7076832415124-API-Reference
- name: Jira Software API
  description: REST API for Jira Software project management, supporting test plan tracking via epics, sprints, issues, and
    custom fields integrated with testing workflows.
  humanURL: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/jira/software/rest/intro/
  baseURL: https://your-org.atlassian.net/rest/agile/1.0
  tags:
  - Agile
  - Jira
  - Project Management
  - Test Planning
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/jira/software/rest/intro/
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: https://dac-static.atlassian.com/cloud/jira/software/swagger.v3.json
- name: Azure DevOps Test Plans API
  description: REST API for Azure DevOps Test Plans service supporting test plan creation, test suites, test case management,
    test execution, and results reporting.
  humanURL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/azure/devops/testplan/
  baseURL: https://dev.azure.com/{organization}/{project}/_apis/testplan
  tags:
  - Azure DevOps
  - CI/CD
  - Microsoft
  - Test Plans
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/azure/devops/testplan/
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/vsts-rest-api-specs
- name: qTest API
  description: REST API for qTest test management platform by Tricentis, supporting test plan management, test cycle creation,
    defect linking, and release-level test planning.
  humanURL: https://documentation.tricentis.com/qtestmanager/10.0/en/content/qtestmanager/api/intro.htm
  baseURL: https://your-org.qtestnet.com/api/v3
  tags:
  - Agile Testing
  - Test Management
  - Test Plans
  - Tricentis
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://documentation.tricentis.com/qtestmanager/10.0/en/content/qtestmanager/api/intro.htm
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://api.qasymphony.com/
- name: ALM Octane API
  description: REST API for Micro Focus ALM Octane test planning and quality management, supporting test planning, defect
    management, and release quality tracking.
  humanURL: https://admhelp.microfocus.com/octane/en/latest/Online/Content/API/REST_API.htm
  baseURL: https://your-octane.example.com/api/shared_spaces
  tags:
  - ALM
  - Enterprise Testing
  - Quality Management
  - Test Plans
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://admhelp.microfocus.com/octane/en/latest/Online/Content/API/REST_API.htm
common:
- type: DomainSecurity
  url: security/test-plans-domain-security.yml
- type: Documentation
  url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test_plan
- type: Documentation
  url: https://www.guru99.com/what-is-test-plan-how-to-write-it.html
- type: Features
  data:
  - name: Scope Definition
    description: Define what features, modules, and components are in scope for the testing effort.
  - name: Resource Allocation
    description: Assign testers, environments, and tools needed to execute the test plan.
  - name: Risk Assessment
    description: Identify testing risks and mitigation strategies for high-risk areas.
  - name: Schedule Management
    description: Define testing timelines, milestones, and entry and exit criteria for test phases.
  - name: Coverage Mapping
    description: Map test cases to requirements ensuring complete coverage of all specifications.
  - name: Defect Tracking Integration
    description: Link test failures to defect tracking systems for resolution workflow management.
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Release Test Planning
    description: Create a comprehensive test plan for each release cycle defining scope and success criteria.
  - name: Sprint Test Planning
    description: Plan testing activities within agile sprints aligned to user stories and acceptance criteria.
  - name: Regulatory Compliance Testing
    description: Use test plans to document testing required for regulatory and compliance certifications.
  - name: Performance Test Planning
    description: Plan load, stress, and performance test scenarios with target metrics and thresholds.
  - name: UAT Coordination
    description: Coordinate user acceptance testing with business stakeholders through structured test plans.
- type: Integrations
  data:
  - name: Jira
    description: Link test plans to Jira epics and sprints for agile testing coordination.
  - name: Confluence
    description: Publish test plans to Confluence for team visibility and stakeholder review.
  - name: Jenkins
    description: Trigger automated test execution from test plans via Jenkins pipeline integration.
  - name: Slack
    description: Send test plan status updates and milestone notifications to Slack channels.
- type: JSONSchema
  url: json-schema/test-plans-test-plan-schema.json
- type: JSONSchema
  url: json-schema/test-plans-test-cycle-schema.json
- type: JSONSchema
  url: json-schema/test-plans-milestone-schema.json
- type: JSONLD
  url: json-ld/test-plans-context.jsonld
- type: Vocabulary
  url: vocabulary/test-plans-vocabulary.yml
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com
  url: https://apievangelist.com