what is the diff between test strategy & test methodology?

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what is the diff between test strategy & test methodology?..

Test Strategy: It's about how to test a piece of code. What
will be the approach for testing and it also defines what
levels of testing will be conducted.

Test methodology:Its'a a broader term which includes test
startegy also.It basically consists of the following steps:
1.Acquire & study the test strategy.
2.Determine the type of developement project.
3.Determine the type of software system.
4.Determine project scope.
5.Identify tactical risk.
6.Determine when testing should start.
7.Build system test plan.
8.Build system unit plan.

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what is the diff between test strategy & test methodology?..

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These are company level documents handled by the quality
analyst.

Test stratergy is performed to estimate the cost,testing
factors,plans,designs,Audit trial,co-existense of
software,service levels,maintainance etc.

Test methodology is the refinement of test stratergy where
the project manager will decided what test factors need to
be applied on the project.

In test methodology depending on the project type the
testing is decided.
There are three project types:
1)Traditional : Coding and Testing.
2)Offshore or outsource project: Only system testing.
3)Maintainance : Maintainance will be done.

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