2. Audience: 0 - 5 years’ experience level Pre-requisites: A laptop with Free Mind or XMind installed. Key takeaways: What is a mind map and its usage in testing Creation of mind maps Different types of mind maps Usage of mind maps in different stages of testing process TAKEAWAYS

3. Learn mind mapping and use in your project Free tool to brainstorm test ideas How to save time and not miss any scenario Useful tool to use in any stage in testing cycle Get to know about traps, tips and benefits of mind-mapping BENEFITS

4. OVERVIEW

5. WHAT IS A MIND MAP

6. USES OF MIND MAPS

7. Time to create your first mind map DEMO

8. FEATURE MAPS – Highlights the features of the product COVERAGE MAPS – Can be used to track the testing coverage TEST DESIGN MAPS – Can be used to brainstorm, review test ideas TYPES OF MAPS

9. APPLICATION TOURS

14. ARTICLE OVERVIEW

15. TOOLS

16. Analyze requirements – Use Feature maps Brainstorm test ideas – Use Test Design maps Smoke Testing – Use Component maps Regression Testing – Use Coverage maps Project Planning – Use Coverage maps Train testers – Use Feature & Component maps WHEN TO USE IN TESTING

17. Many nodes Long sentences like this stretch the map and make the map look small Add more details than necessary Make it bland – no colors, no icons Unbalanced maps – More nodes on one side compared to other Export in mind map format and not in png/pdf No conventions used COMMON MISTAKES

18. Create a central node, Press Insert & Enter Create outline on paper first Learn shortcuts Save regularly Try to fit the map on a single page Multi-line sentences Use themes and have consistency Keep practicing TIPS & TRICKS

19. RESOURCES http://bit.ly/MAP101

20. RESOURCES http://bit.ly/MOTMAP

21. QUESTIONS Ajay Balamurugadas Email: AJAY184F@GMAIL.COMAJAY184F@GMAIL.COM Skype/Gtalk/Twitter: AJAY184F Blog: www.EnjoyTesting.blogspot.com