Audit backlog items to confirm requirements are complete, unambiguous, and actionable before sprint commitment.

Review UI/UX designs alongside requirements to identify visual gaps, missing states, or undocumented interactions.

Raise constructive feedback on edge cases, requirement gaps, or design inconsistencies before development begins.

Define both happy-path and error-handling scenarios to ensure full coverage of expected and unexpected behaviors.

Author comprehensive test cases in Squash for all sprint features, establishing a clear testing baseline.

Assess the impact of new features or enhancements on existing system behavior to prevent regression blind spots.

Draft the initial Test Plan and Release Document to align the team on scope, timeline, and go-live criteria.