Phase 20: Testing & Validation
Status: Pending Research & Documentation
Dependencies: Phase 19 (Support Materials) must be complete
Next Phase: Phase 21 (Security Compliance & Measurement)
Phase Overview
This phase focuses on comprehensive testing execution, quality assurance, and MVP validation before security compliance assessment. Research will cover testing methodologies, validation frameworks, and quality standards.
Research Scope
WebSearch Queries: 8 comprehensive queries covering testing strategies, validation methods, and quality assurance
Documentation Output: 4 comprehensive documents (20,000+ total words)
Research Focus: Testing methodologies, validation frameworks, quality assurance standards
Documents to Research & Create
19.1 Testing Execution Guide (testing-execution-guide.md)
Target: 5,000+ words
Focus: Comprehensive testing strategy, test case execution, automated testing implementation, performance validation
19.2 Quality Assurance Plan (testing-qa-plan.md)
Target: 5,000+ words
Focus: QA methodologies, bug tracking, quality metrics, testing standards and procedures
19.3 User Acceptance Testing Guide (testing-uat-guide.md)
Target: 5,000+ words
Focus: UAT planning, user testing scenarios, feedback collection, usability validation
19.4 Validation Report & Analysis (testing-validation-report.md)
Target: 5,000+ words
Focus: Test results analysis, validation outcomes, readiness assessment, improvement recommendations
Key Research Areas
- Testing Methodologies: Unit testing, integration testing, end-to-end testing, performance testing
- Quality Assurance: QA processes, bug management, quality metrics, testing automation
- User Validation: User acceptance testing, usability testing, feedback collection methods
- Validation Frameworks: MVP validation criteria, readiness assessment, success metrics
Success Criteria
- All 8 WebSearch queries executed with comprehensive citations
- 4 documents created meeting word count requirements (20,000+ total)
- Comprehensive testing strategy executed across all MVP components
- Quality assurance processes validate product readiness
- User acceptance testing confirms usability and market fit
Integration Points
Builds On: Phase 18 support materials and Phase 17 MVP development
Informs: Phase 20 security compliance and Phase 21 beta customer acquisition
Dependencies: MVP development and support materials must be complete for comprehensive testing
This phase ensures MVP quality and readiness through systematic testing and validation, preparing for security compliance assessment and beta customer acquisition.