Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
A Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) is essential in software development as it ensures that all requirements are verified and validated throughout the testing lifecycle. It serves as a tool for tracking the relationship between user requirements and test cases, thereby enhancing coverage and communication among teams. The chapter outlines the structure of an RTM, steps for creating one, and the importance of bidirectional traceability.
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What we have learnt
- RTM is crucial for testing every requirement effectively.
- It provides a strong mapping between requirements and test cases.
- Maintaining an RTM after each release is necessary for accurate tracking and communication.
Key Concepts
- -- Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
- A document that maps user requirements to test cases to ensure each requirement is tested.
- -- Test Case Mapping
- The process of linking test cases to their corresponding requirements in the RTM.
- -- Forward and Backward Traceability
- Forward traceability tracks from requirements to test cases, while backward traceability checks which requirements are confirmed by test cases.
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