MINDMAPING

A KILLER WAY TO INCREASE

YOUR TEST COVERAGE.
A MINDMAP LOOKS LIKE THIS..
WHAT IS A MINDMAP?

• A mindmap is a diagram used to visually

organize information. It can be called as a
visual thinking tool.

• A Mindmap allows complex information

to be presented in a simplified visual form.

• Mindmap is a great for note taking,

planning, studying, brainstorming etc
 WHY USE MINDMAPS?

• The information in mindmap is structured in a

way that mirrors exactly how the brain functions
- in a radiant rather than linear manner.

• A Mind Map literally ‘maps’ out your thoughts,

using associations, connections and triggers to
stimulate further ideas.
HOW TO DRAW A MINDMAP?
1. Start in the center of a page.

2. Use an IMAGE or PICTURE for your central idea.

3. Use COLORS throughout.

4. CONNECT your MAIN BRANCHES to the central

image and connect your second and third level branches
to the first and second levels, etc.

5. Make your branches CURVED rather than straight-

lined.

6. Use ONE KEY WORD PER LINE.

7. Use IMAGES throughout.

HOW TO DRAW A MINDMAP?
HOW TO USE MINDMAPS IN TESTING?

Mind maps can be used in all the test stages

from test planning to test case execution.

Mindmaps can be used for:

•Test Planning
•Requirement analysis
•Impact analysis
•Task allocation
•Test case design
•Traceability
•Test reporting -Quick test reports
TEST PLANNING

• While test planning, you can draw an initial

mindmap keeping in mind the list of tasks,
schedules, tools, roles, responsibilities, milestones
etc.

• Present the mindmap and discuss it with your

stakeholders. Modify the mindmap if any changes
are required.

• The final mind map shows you the scope of

testing in one glance. This mindmap can be used
as a blueprint and later converted into a plan. This
ensures that no test activity is missed.
HOW TO USE MINDMAPS IN TESTING?
TEST CASE DESIGN

• Mindmaps are an efficient way of creating

lean test cases. It reduces the time required
for creating test cases yielding better results.

• Mindmaps are very easy to maintain and are

flexible to changing requirements.

• Draw branches from every user story/epic

and associate all its functionalities as sub-
nodes.Start adding test ideas/test case for
each functionality.
TEST CASE DESIGN
TRACEABILITY

• To create a traceability mindmap - add nodes of all the

Epics. Draw branches from every module and associate
all its user stories as subsequent nodes. Now link the test
cases for every functionality. You can link the requirement
number of the test management tool.

This ensures that you have not missed out writing test
cases for any user story. This mindmap gives you the
birds-eye view of your test coverage. You can identify the
areas where you need to strengthen your coverage.
TRACEABILITY

• To create a traceability mindmap - add nodes of all the

Epics. Draw branches from every module and associate
all its user stories as subsequent nodes. Now link the test
cases for every functionality. You can link the requirement
number of the test management tool.

This ensures that you have not missed out writing test
cases for any user story. This mindmap gives you the
birds-eye view of your test coverage. You can identify the
areas where you need to strengthen your coverage.
YOU CAN USE MIND MAPS
ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE!
Questions?