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5.6Traceability Anti-Patterns
| Anti-Pattern | Problem | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tests exist but are not linked to requirements | Cannot measure coverage | Make linking a required step in test case creation |
| Bugs filed without linking to test cases | Cannot track test effectiveness | Add "Found by Test Case" as a required field |
| RTM generated only for audits | Gaps discovered too late | Generate RTM every sprint |
| Traceability maintained manually | Always out of date | Use platform links and automation |
| 100% coverage reported but tests are shallow | False confidence | Review test quality alongside coverage metrics |