BGSTM - Better Global Software Testing Methodology¶

Welcome to BGSTM

A comprehensive, professional software testing framework adaptable to various software development methodologies including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.

🎯 Overview¶

BGSTM provides a structured approach to software testing through six core phases, with detailed guidance for implementing testing practices across different project methodologies. It serves as both a knowledge base for testing professionals and a foundation for building multi-platform testing management applications.

🚀 Quick Start¶

New to BGSTM?

Start with our comprehensive getting started guide

Getting Started
Explore the Phases

Learn about the six phases of software testing

Testing Phases
Use Templates

Download production-ready testing templates

Templates
Choose Your Methodology

Adapt BGSTM to your development approach

Methodologies

🔄 Six Phases of Software Testing¶

Test Planning - Define scope, strategy, resources, and timelines
Test Case Development - Design and document test scenarios and cases
Test Environment Preparation - Set up infrastructure and tools
Test Execution - Execute tests and manage defects
Test Results Analysis - Analyze outcomes and identify patterns
Test Results Reporting - Communicate findings to stakeholders

🔧 Methodology Support¶

BGSTM is methodology-agnostic and provides specific guidance for:

Agile Testing - Continuous testing with rapid feedback
Scrum Testing - Sprint-based testing approach
Waterfall Testing - Sequential phase-based testing
Methodology Comparison - Detailed comparison and selection guide

✨ Key Features¶

Methodology Agnostic

Adaptable to Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches
Comprehensive Coverage

End-to-end testing process from planning to reporting
Professional Standards

Industry best practices and quality standards
Practical Templates

Ready-to-use templates for immediate implementation
Scalable

Suitable for projects of all sizes
App-Ready

Foundation for building testing management tools

💡 Who Should Use BGSTM?¶

For Testing Teams¶

Implement structured testing processes
Improve test coverage and quality
Standardize testing practices
Reduce defects and improve software quality

For Project Managers¶

Plan testing activities and resources
Track testing progress and metrics
Manage testing risks
Ensure quality standards

For Organizations¶

Establish testing standards
Train testing teams
Improve testing maturity
Build custom testing tools

For Developers¶

Build multi-platform testing management applications
Integrate testing into development workflows
Automate testing processes
Create testing dashboards and reports

🗺️ Project Roadmap¶

Milestone	Focus	Status
v1.0 - Core Framework	Standardize all phase documentation	✅ Complete
v1.1 - Templates & Examples	Finalize templates, add examples, methodology checklists	🔄 In Progress
v2.0 - Traceability & AI Features	AI-powered requirement-test case linking, traceability matrix	⬜ Planned
v3.0 - App Integration	Multi-platform app integration guide, architecture patterns	⬜ Planned

🤝 Contributing¶

Contributions are welcome! Whether you want to improve documentation, add examples, share templates, report issues, or suggest features.

Contributing Guide

📄 License¶

This project is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

You are free to share and adapt this material for any purpose, as long as appropriate credit is given.

📞 Get Involved¶

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