define-smoke-scope

A smoke scope is the smallest set of high-signal checks proving critical product paths still work. It validates releases by identifying must-not-break flows and setting clear success criteria for quick, repeatable testing.

To define a smoke charter, draft a document specifying must-not-break paths, explicit exclusions, evidence gaps, and recommended next steps. Consume existing exploration reports and coverage plans to inform and justify the scope.

The best way to identify high-signal smoke tests is consuming existing evidence like exploration reports and test artifacts. This defines the smallest scope of must-not-break flows to provide release confidence and set downstream automation targets.

Yes, defining a smoke scope requires existing evidence like exploration reports, coverage plans, and current test artifacts. This evidence informs and justifies the must-not-break paths included in the resulting smoke charter.

When defining a smoke testing scope, you should explicitly exclude flows that do not provide high release confidence. The output smoke charter documents these explicit exclusions alongside included scenarios and identified evidence gaps.

Create a smoke charter for performance-sensitive launches or feature rollouts needing quick, repeatable validation. It focuses strictly on must-not-break paths rather than full coverage, providing rapid release confidence and automation targets.