test-planner

Map business and system risks to verification layers for testing strategies.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/zivtech/joyus-desktop --skill test-planner-zivtech
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Skill: test-planner
Source: https://github.com/zivtech/joyus-desktop/tree/main/.claude/skills/test-planner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zivtech/joyus-desktop --skill test-planner-zivtech

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the guesswork in software testing by providing a structured, risk-based approach to verification, preventing both coverage gaps and over-testing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Risk-Based Planning: Maps specific system and business risks to the most efficient test layers.
  • Verification Architecture: Defines clear boundaries for unit, integration, E2E, and other test types to avoid duplication.
  • Use Case: Before starting a complex refactor of a legacy module, use this skill to define a minimum viable safety net that ensures critical paths remain stable without requiring a full suite rewrite.

Quick Start

Use the test-planner skill to generate a verification strategy for the new user authentication feature based on the current codebase risks.

Frequently Asked Questions about test-planner

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I create a risk-based testing strategy for legacy refactoring?

A risk-based testing strategy maps specific system and business risks to verification layers, producing a defensible plan. For legacy refactoring, it defines a minimum viable safety net ensuring critical paths remain stable without requiring a full suite rewrite.

What is the best way to map business risks to specific test layers in CI?

Mapping business risks to test layers in CI requires analyzing existing verification surfaces and failure modes. This approach defines clear boundaries for unit, integration, and E2E tests to ensure intentional coverage and avoid duplication across the pipeline.

How do I design CI gates to prevent test coverage gaps and over-testing?

Designing CI gates to prevent coverage gaps and over-testing involves architecting project-level testing strategies. By aligning verification layers with actual failure modes, you ensure intentional test coverage that acts as a defensible, risk-aligned safety net.

When do I need a dedicated verification architecture for new feature development?

You need a dedicated verification architecture for new feature development when guesswork in software testing threatens quality. Structuring risk-based test coverage ensures that specific system and business risks are verified by the most efficient test layers.

Can I use risk assessment to define boundaries for unit, integration, and E2E tests?

Yes, risk assessment defines boundaries for unit, integration, and E2E tests by mapping specific system and business risks to the most efficient verification layers. This eliminates duplication and ensures each test type has a clear, defensible purpose.

Why does my current test suite have coverage gaps and duplicated E2E checks?

Coverage gaps and duplicated E2E checks occur when testing lacks a structured verification architecture. Applying a risk-based strategy maps system failure modes to specific test layers, eliminating guesswork and preventing both over-testing and missed risks.