Postmortem Testing refers to the process of analyzing a completed testing phase, project, or incident to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. It is conducted after software deployment or after a significant testing phase to evaluate the overall testing effectiveness and learn from past experiences.
Key Aspects of Postmortem Testing:
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) – Investigating why defects occurred and how they were missed in testing.
- Defect Analysis – Reviewing defects reported after release to understand trends and gaps in testing.
- Process Improvement – Identifying inefficiencies in test planning, execution, and automation.
- Lessons Learned – Documenting what worked well and what didn’t to improve future test cycles.
- Stakeholder Feedback – Gathering insights from testers, developers, and business teams to refine processes.
Benefits of Postmortem Testing:
- Helps in continuous improvement of testing strategies.
- Reduces the chances of recurring defects in future releases.
- Enhances test coverage and efficiency.
- Strengthens collaboration between QA, development, and business teams.