# How to test a product > A work order for testing your exact kind of product: which risks are real, which tests are mandatory, in what order, and what to hand to whoever runs them. Every route on howtotestaproduct.com with a one-line description. Downloads per checklist: /downloads/-checklist.pdf, .md, .csv and /downloads/-brief.md (CC BY 4.0). ## Hub and indexes - [How to test a product](https://howtotestaproduct.com/): A work order for testing your exact kind of product: which risks are real, which tests are mandatory, in what order, and what to hand to whoever runs them. - [Testing checklists](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/): Printable testing checklists with PDF, Markdown and CSV downloads, one per product type. - [How to test: all product types](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/): Every product type with its evidenced risk count and mandatory test count. - [Risk classes](https://howtotestaproduct.com/risks/): The 12 risk classes behind every mandatory test, with how many product types carry each one. - [Test types](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/): The 20 test types used on every playbook page: what each catches, what it misses, and where it is mandatory. - [Tools by test type](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tools/): Tool names grouped by test type, alphabetical, with platform and licence. No ranking. ## Playbooks: how to test a product type - [How to test an accounting and invoicing SaaS](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/accounting-saas/): 10 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for an accounting and invoicing SaaS. - [How to test a buy now pay later service](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/bnpl-service/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for a buy now pay later service. - [How to test a clinical trial management software](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/clinical-trial-software/): 10 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for a clinical trial management software. - [How to test a crypto exchange](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/crypto-exchange/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 6 evidenced risks and a checklist for a crypto exchange. - [How to test a data pipeline](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/data-pipeline/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for a data pipeline. - [How to test a dating app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/dating-app/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for a dating app. - [How to test a desktop application](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/desktop-app/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for a desktop application. - [How to test an e-signature service](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/e-signature/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for an e-signature service. - [How to test an ecommerce store](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/ecommerce-store/): 10 mandatory tests in order, 6 evidenced risks and a checklist for an ecommerce store. - [How to test an electronic health record system](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/ehr-system/): 7 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for an electronic health record system. - [How to test an email marketing platform](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/email-marketing-platform/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for an email marketing platform. - [How to test an ERP system](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/erp/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for an ERP system. - [How to test an EV charging app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/ev-charging-app/): 8 mandatory tests in order, 6 evidenced risks and a checklist for an EV charging app. - [How to test an expense management tool](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/expense-management/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for an expense management tool. - [How to test fleet and logistics tracking](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/fleet-tracking/): 8 mandatory tests in order, 6 evidenced risks and a checklist for fleet and logistics tracking. - [How to test a government services portal](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/government-portal/): 8 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for a government services portal. - [How to test a grocery delivery app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/grocery-delivery/): 8 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for a grocery delivery app. - [How to test an identity and access management service](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/identity-provider/): 10 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for an identity and access management service. - [How to test an insurance app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/insurtech-app/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for an insurance app. - [How to test a smart home or IoT app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/iot-app/): 8 mandatory tests in order, 7 evidenced risks and a checklist for a smart home or IoT app. - [How to test a kids app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/kids-app/): 8 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for a kids app. - [How to test a language learning app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/language-learning-app/): 7 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for a language learning app. - [How to test a lending platform](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/lending-platform/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 6 evidenced risks and a checklist for a lending platform. - [How to test an LLM-based assistant](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/llm-assistant/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 7 evidenced risks and a checklist for an LLM-based assistant. - [How to test a loyalty program app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/loyalty-program/): 11 mandatory tests in order, 6 evidenced risks and a checklist for a loyalty program app. - [How to test an online marketplace](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/marketplace/): 7 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for an online marketplace. - [How to test a mental health app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/mental-health-app/): 7 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for a mental health app. - [How to test a messaging app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/messaging-app/): 8 mandatory tests in order, 6 evidenced risks and a checklist for a messaging app. - [How to test a machine learning model service](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/ml-model-service/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for a machine learning model service. - [How to test a mobile banking app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/mobile-banking-app/): 11 mandatory tests in order, 8 evidenced risks and a checklist for a mobile banking app. - [How to test a mobile game](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/mobile-game/): 8 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for a mobile game. - [How to test a neobank](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/neobank/): 10 mandatory tests in order, 8 evidenced risks and a checklist for a neobank. - [How to test a peer-to-peer payment app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/p2p-payment-app/): 8 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for a peer-to-peer payment app. - [How to test a patient portal](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/patient-portal/): 8 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for a patient portal. - [How to test a pharmacy delivery app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/pharmacy-delivery/): 8 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for a pharmacy delivery app. - [How to test a ride-hailing app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/ride-hailing-app/): 10 mandatory tests in order, 7 evidenced risks and a checklist for a ride-hailing app. - [How to test software as a medical device](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/samd/): 10 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for software as a medical device. - [How to test an SDK or client library](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/sdk/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for an SDK or client library. - [How to test a social network](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/social-network/): 8 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for a social network. - [How to test a subscription box service](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/subscription-commerce/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 4 evidenced risks and a checklist for a subscription box service. - [How to test a telemedicine app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/telemedicine-app/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 7 evidenced risks and a checklist for a telemedicine app. - [How to test an event ticketing platform](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/ticketing-platform/): 8 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for an event ticketing platform. - [How to test a stock trading app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/trading-app/): 11 mandatory tests in order, 7 evidenced risks and a checklist for a stock trading app. - [How to test a travel booking app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/travel-booking/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for a travel booking app. - [How to test a video conferencing tool](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/video-conferencing/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for a video conferencing tool. - [How to test a wearable companion app](https://howtotestaproduct.com/how-to-test/wearable-companion-app/): 9 mandatory tests in order, 5 evidenced risks and a checklist for a wearable companion app. ## Checklists - [Accounting and invoicing SaaS testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/accounting-saas/): 10 mandatory tests for an accounting and invoicing SaaS in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Buy now pay later service testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/bnpl-service/): 9 mandatory tests for a buy now pay later service in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Clinical trial management software testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/clinical-trial-software/): 10 mandatory tests for a clinical trial management software in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Crypto exchange testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/crypto-exchange/): 9 mandatory tests for a crypto exchange in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Data pipeline testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/data-pipeline/): 9 mandatory tests for a data pipeline in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Dating app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/dating-app/): 9 mandatory tests for a dating app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Desktop application testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/desktop-app/): 9 mandatory tests for a desktop application in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [E-signature service testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/e-signature/): 9 mandatory tests for an e-signature service in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Ecommerce store testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/ecommerce-store/): 10 mandatory tests for an ecommerce store in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Electronic health record system testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/ehr-system/): 7 mandatory tests for an electronic health record system in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Email marketing platform testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/email-marketing-platform/): 9 mandatory tests for an email marketing platform in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [ERP system testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/erp/): 9 mandatory tests for an ERP system in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [EV charging app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/ev-charging-app/): 8 mandatory tests for an EV charging app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Expense management tool testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/expense-management/): 9 mandatory tests for an expense management tool in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Fleet and logistics tracking testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/fleet-tracking/): 8 mandatory tests for fleet and logistics tracking in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Government services portal testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/government-portal/): 8 mandatory tests for a government services portal in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Grocery delivery app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/grocery-delivery/): 8 mandatory tests for a grocery delivery app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Identity and access management service testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/identity-provider/): 10 mandatory tests for an identity and access management service in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Insurance app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/insurtech-app/): 9 mandatory tests for an insurance app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Smart home or IoT app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/iot-app/): 8 mandatory tests for a smart home or IoT app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Kids app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/kids-app/): 8 mandatory tests for a kids app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Language learning app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/language-learning-app/): 7 mandatory tests for a language learning app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Lending platform testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/lending-platform/): 9 mandatory tests for a lending platform in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [LLM-based assistant testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/llm-assistant/): 9 mandatory tests for an LLM-based assistant in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Loyalty program app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/loyalty-program/): 11 mandatory tests for a loyalty program app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Online marketplace testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/marketplace/): 7 mandatory tests for an online marketplace in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Mental health app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/mental-health-app/): 7 mandatory tests for a mental health app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Messaging app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/messaging-app/): 8 mandatory tests for a messaging app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Machine learning model service testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/ml-model-service/): 9 mandatory tests for a machine learning model service in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Mobile banking app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/mobile-banking-app/): 11 mandatory tests for a mobile banking app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Mobile game testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/mobile-game/): 8 mandatory tests for a mobile game in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Neobank testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/neobank/): 10 mandatory tests for a neobank in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Peer-to-peer payment app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/p2p-payment-app/): 8 mandatory tests for a peer-to-peer payment app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Patient portal testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/patient-portal/): 8 mandatory tests for a patient portal in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Pharmacy delivery app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/pharmacy-delivery/): 8 mandatory tests for a pharmacy delivery app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Ride-hailing app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/ride-hailing-app/): 10 mandatory tests for a ride-hailing app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Software as a medical device testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/samd/): 10 mandatory tests for software as a medical device in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [SDK or client library testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/sdk/): 9 mandatory tests for an SDK or client library in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Social network testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/social-network/): 8 mandatory tests for a social network in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Subscription box service testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/subscription-commerce/): 9 mandatory tests for a subscription box service in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Telemedicine app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/telemedicine-app/): 9 mandatory tests for a telemedicine app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Event ticketing platform testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/ticketing-platform/): 8 mandatory tests for an event ticketing platform in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Stock trading app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/trading-app/): 11 mandatory tests for a stock trading app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Travel booking app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/travel-booking/): 9 mandatory tests for a travel booking app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Video conferencing tool testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/video-conferencing/): 9 mandatory tests for a video conferencing tool in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. - [Wearable companion app testing checklist](https://howtotestaproduct.com/checklists/wearable-companion-app/): 9 mandatory tests for a wearable companion app in order, with done conditions. PDF, Markdown and CSV. ## Test types - [Accessibility testing](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/accessibility/): Checks against WCAG 2.2 AA with tools and assistive technology. Where accessibility testing are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Analytics and event tracking tests](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/analytics-tracking/): Verifying that events fire with the right payload at the right moment. Where analytics and event tracking tests are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Device and browser compatibility](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/compatibility/): Running key flows across the device, OS and browser matrix. Where device and browser compatibility are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Compliance checks](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/compliance/): Verifying requirements set by a regulator, a standard or a store policy. Where compliance checks are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Contract tests](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/contract/): Checks that a provider API still matches what each consumer expects. Where contract tests are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Data integrity and migration testing](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/data-integrity/): Verifying data stays correct through writes, migrations, imports and exports. Where data integrity and migration testing are mandatory and why, by product type. - [End-to-end functional tests](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/e2e/): Scripted user journeys through the real UI against a deployed build. Where end-to-end functional tests are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Exploratory testing](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/exploratory/): Unscripted, time-boxed testing by a person following risk and curiosity. Where exploratory testing are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Integration tests](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/integration/): Automated checks of two or more components together, often with a real database or queue. Where integration tests are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Localization testing](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/localization/): Checking translations, formats, directions and currencies per locale. Where localization testing are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Offline and poor-network testing](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/offline-network/): Running flows with no, slow or flapping connectivity. Where offline and poor-network testing are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Payment and money-flow testing](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/payment-sandbox/): Scripted cases through provider sandboxes: declines, refunds, chargebacks, partial captures, currency. Where payment and money-flow testing are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Penetration testing](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/pentest/): Manual attack by a skilled tester against a defined scope. Where penetration testing are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Performance and load testing](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/performance/): Measuring response times and behaviour under expected and peak load. Where performance and load testing are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Regression suite](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/regression/): The subset of tests rerun on every change to catch what used to work. Where regression suite are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Release smoke tests](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/release-smoke/): A short fixed set run on every build before release. Where release smoke tests are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Resilience and failure testing](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/resilience/): Injecting failures (timeouts, dependency down, partial outage) to see recovery. Where resilience and failure testing are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Security scanning](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/security-scan/): Automated SAST, DAST and dependency checks. Where security scanning are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Unit tests](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/unit/): Automated checks of one function or class in isolation. Where unit tests are mandatory and why, by product type. - [Usability testing](https://howtotestaproduct.com/tests/usability/): Watching representative users complete tasks. Where usability testing are mandatory and why, by product type. ## Risk classes - [Accessibility complaint or lawsuit](https://howtotestaproduct.com/risks/accessibility-liability/): Public-facing product unusable with assistive technology. Evidence, the product types that carry this risk, and the tests that address it. - [Personal or sensitive data exposed](https://howtotestaproduct.com/risks/data-breach/): Unauthorised access to PII or PHI through auth, API or storage faults. Evidence, the product types that carry this risk, and the tests that address it. - [Records silently wrong](https://howtotestaproduct.com/risks/data-corruption/): Migrations, imports, rounding, timezone and currency errors. Evidence, the product types that carry this risk, and the tests that address it. - [Third-party dependency fails](https://howtotestaproduct.com/risks/dependency-failure/): Payment provider, maps, identity or model provider degrades and the product does not recover. Evidence, the product types that carry this risk, and the tests that address it. - [Fraud or abuse by users](https://howtotestaproduct.com/risks/fraud-abuse/): Account takeover, fake sellers, bonus abuse, content abuse. Evidence, the product types that carry this risk, and the tests that address it. - [User actions lost on bad networks or devices](https://howtotestaproduct.com/risks/lost-actions/): Submissions, messages or orders disappear or duplicate. Evidence, the product types that carry this risk, and the tests that address it. - [Money leaves or fails to arrive](https://howtotestaproduct.com/risks/money-loss/): Double charges, lost refunds, wrong amounts, orphan orders, failed payouts. Evidence, the product types that carry this risk, and the tests that address it. - [Outage during a demand peak](https://howtotestaproduct.com/risks/outage-under-load/): Launch, campaign, drop or market event takes the product down. Evidence, the product types that carry this risk, and the tests that address it. - [Fine or enforcement by a regulator](https://howtotestaproduct.com/risks/regulatory-penalty/): Missing consent, audit trail, retention or reporting required by law or standard. Evidence, the product types that carry this risk, and the tests that address it. - [App rejected or removed by a store](https://howtotestaproduct.com/risks/store-rejection/): Crashes at review, guideline violations, missing privacy labels, payment rule breaches. Evidence, the product types that carry this risk, and the tests that address it. - [Physical or psychological harm to a user](https://howtotestaproduct.com/risks/user-harm/): Wrong clinical output, missed crisis path, unsafe device command. Evidence, the product types that carry this risk, and the tests that address it. - [Users or operators act on wrong numbers](https://howtotestaproduct.com/risks/wrong-decisions/): Dashboards, scores or model outputs are wrong and nobody notices. Evidence, the product types that carry this risk, and the tests that address it. ## Guides - [First release vs ongoing testing: which mandatory tests repeat](https://howtotestaproduct.com/guides/first-release-vs-ongoing/): Across 46 published playbooks, which mandatory tests are written to repeat on every build, release, run or day, and which are first-release gates. - [How to brief a tester: one brief per role](https://howtotestaproduct.com/guides/how-to-brief-a-tester/): How to split a playbook into briefs by who runs each test, using the roles, test data and sign-off patterns that recur across 46 published test plans. - [How to read a vendor test plan line by line](https://howtotestaproduct.com/guides/how-to-read-a-vendor-test-plan/): Check a vendor test plan against the mandatory, recommended and not-needed tests that recur across 46 published test plans. - [Minimum tests for an MVP: the floor across 46 product types](https://howtotestaproduct.com/guides/minimum-tests-for-an-mvp/): Which tests are mandatory on every published product type, which depend on what the product does, and which none of the 46 plans make mandatory. - [What to test before app store submission](https://howtotestaproduct.com/guides/what-to-test-before-app-store-submission/): The done conditions that recur across 24 store-distributed product types before a build goes to review, built from their published test plans. - [When automation is worth it: follow the repeating done conditions](https://howtotestaproduct.com/guides/when-automation-is-worth-it/): Which mandatory tests the 46 published plans repeat on every build, release, run or day, which risks they cover, and which tests the plans never repeat. ## Audience, methodology and site - [About this site](https://howtotestaproduct.com/about/): Who publishes this site, how it is funded, and how to send a correction. - [For founders: what to forward and what to ask back](https://howtotestaproduct.com/for-founders/): How a non-technical founder uses a playbook page: what to send, what to ask for in return, and how to push back on a padded test plan. - [For product managers: from playbook to tickets](https://howtotestaproduct.com/for-product-managers/): How to turn a playbook page into tickets, acceptance criteria, a release gate and a recurring test schedule. - [Glossary](https://howtotestaproduct.com/glossary/): Every term glossed on this site, with a one-line definition and the page where it first appears. - [Methodology](https://howtotestaproduct.com/methodology/): The page skeleton, evidence grades, attachment rules, publishing thresholds and refresh cadence behind every playbook. - [Changelog](https://howtotestaproduct.com/methodology/changelog/): Dated changes to risk maps, test plans and thresholds. - [Product types not published](https://howtotestaproduct.com/methodology/not-published/): Product types below the evidence threshold, with their counts and what is missing.