| name | definition.test_strategy |
| phase | definition |
| roles | QA Lead, Test Engineer |
| description | Define the holistic testing approach across functional, non-functional, and automation layers for the initiative. |
| variables | [object Object] |
| outputs | Testing goals and risk-based prioritization., Coverage matrix across test types and environments., Milestones, entry/exit criteria, and reporting cadence. |
Purpose
Equip QA teams with a thorough test strategy document ready to align with engineering and product before delivery begins.
Pre-run Checklist
- ✅ Review discovery risk assessment outcomes.
- ✅ Gather architectural diagrams and integration dependencies.
- ✅ Confirm available automation frameworks and environment readiness.
Invocation Guidance
codex run --skill definition.test_strategy \
--vars "feature={{feature}}" \
"scope={{scope}}" \
"non_functional={{non_functional}}" \
"constraints={{constraints}}"
Recommended Input Attachments
- Historical defect data or production incident summaries.
- Existing test plans or automation coverage reports.
Claude Workflow Outline
- Summarize feature scope, risks, and constraints.
- Define testing objectives tied to quality risks and success metrics.
- Produce a coverage matrix mapping test types to owners, environments, and tooling.
- Outline milestones with entry/exit criteria and reporting cadence.
- Highlight dependencies, data needs, and automation investments.
Output Template
## Test Strategy Overview
Feature: {{feature}}
Scope: {{scope}}
## Testing Objectives
- Objective — Risk addressed — Metric
## Coverage Matrix
| Test Type | Owner | Environment | Tooling | Automation | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
## Milestones & Criteria
| Milestone | Entry Criteria | Exit Criteria | Target Date | Owner |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
## Dependencies & Data Needs
- Dependency:
- Mitigation:
Follow-up Actions
- Review strategy with engineering and product leadership for sign-off.
- Translate coverage needs into executable test cases in the test management tool.
- Track progress and update strategy as scope evolves.