1. Find balance
   1. you can use Template is necessary
      1. IEEE
         1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test_plan
         2. http://softwaretestingfundamentals.com/test-plan/
      2. RUP
         1. https://sce.uhcl.edu/helm/RationalUnifiedProcess/process/artifact/ar_tstpl.htm
      3. "The One Page Test Plan"
         1. https://dojo.ministryoftesting.com/dojo/lessons/the-one-page-test-plan
   2. follow to Agile Manifest
      1. working software over comprehensive documentation
         1. https://agilemanifesto.org/iso/en/manifesto.html
   3. remember ISO 9001
      1. ensuring that the processes were performed as planned
2. How to create your Test Plan
   1. be in your context!
   2. use 5Whys Method
      1. start with question: Why should I create a Test Plan for this project?
   3. use 5W2H method
      1. https://www.xmind.net/m/nRiZ/
      2. https://www.xmind.net/m/h4xw/
      3. https://www.xmind.net/m/p3qe/
3. Some tips
   1. passed an internal review by your Stakeholders
   2. final version - easily accessible (24/7)
   3. easy to read and clear to understand
   4. relevant and updated as necessary (version)
   5. logically connected with other project documentation
   6. use regularly
4. Template for "The One Page Test Plan"
   1. Project
      1. Name
      2. Important date
      3. Introduction
      4. Objective
      5. Principles
   2. In Scope
   3. Out of Scope
   4. Entry Conditions (for test execution)
   5. Exit Conditions (for test execution)
   6. Test Environment
   7. Timescales (each iteration)
   8. Risks
   9. People