TPI Next
Định nghĩa
Test Process Improvement framework, do Sogeti phát triển. Linh hoạt hơn TMMi — focus key areas thay vì all-or-nothing levels.
16 key areas
Stakeholder commitment, Test strategy, Lifecycle model, Estimating, Test specification techniques, Static testing, Metrics, Defect management, Test process management, Test tools, Test environment, Test infrastructure, Methodology practice, Communication, Reporting, Organization.
4 maturity levels per area
- Initial — không có hoặc ad-hoc.
- Controlled — có process basic.
- Efficient — optimization.
- Optimizing — continuous improvement.
TPI vs TMMi
| TPI Next | TMMi |
|---|
| Granularity | Per area | All-or-nothing level |
| Flexibility | High | Moderate |
| Cert | Không official | Official |
| Time to adopt | Months | Years |
Practical use
- Self-assessment quarterly bằng spreadsheet.
- Identify 2-3 areas yếu nhất → improve sprint.
- Don't try to reach Optimizing trong tất cả — chọn key area để invest.
Áp dụng team mid-size VN
- Quarter 1: Test strategy + metrics.
- Quarter 2: Defect mgmt + test infrastructure.
- Quarter 3: Static testing + reporting.
- Quarter 4: Review + adjust roadmap.