MIND MAPS: EXCELLENT TOOL TO AID TESTING

THOUGHT PROCESS

Audience: 0 - 5 years’ experience levelPre-requisites: A laptop with Free Mind or XMind installed.

Key takeaways:• What is a mind map and its usage in testing • Creation of mind maps• Different types of mind maps• Usage of mind maps in different stages of testing process

TAKEAWAYS

• Learn mind mapping and use in your project• Free tool to brainstorm test ideas• How to save time and not miss any scenario• Useful tool to use in any stage in testing cycle• Get to know about traps, tips and benefits of mind-

mapping

BENEFITS

OVERVIEW

WHAT IS A MIND MAP

USES OF MIND MAPS

Time to create your first mind

map

DEMO

• FEATURE MAPS – Highlights the features of the product

• COVERAGE MAPS – Can be used to track the testing coverage

• TEST DESIGN MAPS – Can be used to brainstorm, review test ideas

TYPES OF MAPS

APPLICATION TOURS

ARTICLE OVERVIEW

TOOLS

• Analyze requirements – Use Feature maps• Brainstorm test ideas – Use Test Design maps• Smoke Testing – Use Component maps• Regression Testing – Use Coverage maps• Project Planning – Use Coverage maps• Train testers – Use Feature & Component maps

WHEN TO USE IN TESTING

• Many nodes• Long sentences like this stretch the map and make the

map look small• Add more details than necessary• Make it bland – no colors, no icons• Unbalanced maps – More nodes on one side compared to

other• Export in mind map format and not in png/pdf• No conventions used

COMMON MISTAKES

• Create a central node, Press Insert & Enter• Create outline on paper first• Learn shortcuts• Save regularly• Try to fit the map on a single page• Multi-line sentences• Use themes and have consistency• Keep practicing

TIPS & TRICKS

RESOURCES

http://bit.ly/MAP101

RESOURCES

http://bit.ly/MOTMAP

QUESTIONS

Ajay BalamurugadasEmail: AJAY184F@GMAIL.COMSkype/Gtalk/Twitter: AJAY184F

Blog: www.EnjoyTesting.blogspot.com