Testslutt

Testslutt is a term used in Norwegian-language software development and quality assurance to describe the planned end point of a testing phase. It designates the moment when test execution ends, data collection is completed, and initial analysis and reporting begin. The concept aids coordination among QA, development, and release management by defining a clear milestone in the test cycle.

Etymology and scope: The word is composed of the English loanword test and the Norwegian slutt, meaning end or finish. In practice, testslutt signals that the active testing activities have ceased, allowing teams to consolidate results, assess defect status, and prepare for closure or handover to the next project phase. It is typically associated with formal criteria that must be met before the phase can be considered finished.

Usage and criteria: Common criteria for declaring testslutt include full execution of planned test cases, stabilization of the test environment, resolution or documentation of critical defects, and readiness of a test closure report. Documentation may include metrics such as defect counts, test coverage, and acceptance criteria status. The term is often used in project plans, test plans, and release readiness documents.

Variations and notes: While testslutt is understood in Norwegian IT contexts, organizations may use related phrases such as testavslutning or simply avslutning av testing. Because terminology varies, it is important to reference a project’s own definitions of end-of-testing criteria to avoid ambiguity.

See also: Software testing, Test plan, Test closure, Acceptance criteria.