Comprehensive Test Coverage
- Ensures that both functional and non-functional aspects of the software are tested.
- Covers different types of testing, including unit, integration, UI, performance, and security testing.
Clear Categorization of Tests
- Helps teams understand the purpose and scope of each testing type.
- Divides testing into business-facing and technology-facing, making it easier to plan testing efforts.
Improved Collaboration Between Teams
- Encourages communication between developers, testers, and business stakeholders.
- Helps business teams understand technical testing efforts and vice versa.
Balanced Manual and Automated Testing
- Quadrants differentiate between tests that can be automated and those requiring human intervention.
- Ensures that exploratory and usability testing are not overlooked.
Early Defect Detection
- Encourages early testing in Q1 and Q2, reducing defects later in the development cycle.
- Helps catch performance and security issues early through Q4 testing.
Alignment with Agile & DevOps
- Supports test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD).
- Fits well with Agile and DevOps practices by enabling continuous testing.
Better Risk Management
- Ensures that both business-critical functionality and technical aspects are validated.
- Helps teams prioritize testing based on risk assessment.
Encourages User-Centric Testing
- Q3 focuses on user acceptance and exploratory testing, ensuring a better user experience.
- Helps identify usability and accessibility issues before product release.