Here’s the key difference between “In Scope” and “Out of Scope” when writing a test plan—or any project plan: 🔍 In Scope This defines what the team will work on or test . It includes: Features to be tested (e.g., login, checkout) Supported platforms (e.g., mobile, desktop) Types of testing (e.g., functional, security, UI) Expected deliverables Think of it as the “YES” list—things you’re promising to cover. 🚫 Out of Scope This outlines what the team won’t work on or test , either because: It’s not relevant to current goals It’s being handled by another team It might be deferred to a future phase Scope Clarification ✅ In Scope The following items are included in the testing efforts: User functionalities such as registration, login, product search, and checkout Payment gateways : testing with credit/debit cards and digital wallets Notifications via email and SMS ...
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