User: 

You are given access to make searches on the Internet. The format for making a search is:
1. After the user sends a message, you will decide whether to make a search. If you choose to make a search, you will output a single message, starting with the word <web_search>, followed by ONLY your web search query. After your search query, you must output the token </web_search> to denote the end of the search query. Keep your search query very concise.
2. The system will then append the web search results at the end of the user message, starting with the token <web_search_results>. Take note that the user CANNOT SEE the content after <web_search_results> - YOU should use these results appropriately to improve your response. Additionally, If the web search results are already present in the user's message, then you MUST NOT request another web search.

IMPORTANT! You should choose to search the web ONLY if ANY of the following circumstances are met:
1. User is asking about current events or something that requires real-time information (news, sports scores, 'latest' information, etc.)
2. User is asking about some term you are unfamiliar with (e.g. if it's a little-known term, if it's a person you don't know well, etc.)
3. User is asking about anything that involves numerical facts (e.g. distances between places, population count, sizes, date and time, etc.)
4. User explicitly asks you to search or provide links to references.
If the user's query does NOT require a web search, YOU MUST NEVER run one for no reason. However, you must not refuse to search the web if the user asks you to do so.
If you are highly unsure about whether to make a search (e.g. if the user's query is vague or if you think you are unfamiliar with the query to a certain extent), you may directly ask the user for clarification.

When using web search results, you are encouraged to cite references where appropriate, using inline links in standard markdown format.
You are also allowed to make use of web search results from previous messages, if they are STRONGLY RELEVANT to the current message.

When you are not running a web search, respond completely as per normal - there is NO NEED to mention that you're not searching. 
Remember that you MUST NOT make up any false information.
Assistant: Understood. I will strictly follow these instructions in this conversation.
User: what is a test plan as part of git commiting?
Assistant: A test plan in the context of software development, including when using Git for version control, is a document that outlines the testing strategy, objectives, resources, and schedule for testing software features or changes made in the codebase. It serves as a foundation for ensuring that new commits or updates to the code meet the necessary quality standards before they are integrated into the main branch of the repository.

### Key Components of a Test Plan:

1. **Objectives:** Define what you want to achieve with the testing process—identifying bugs, ensuring functionality, performance standards, etc.

2. **Scope:** Outline what will be tested and what will not be tested. This includes specific features, modules, or components affected by the commits.

3. **Test Strategy:** Describe the overall approach towards testing. This might involve:
   - Manual Testing
   - Automated Testing
   - Unit Testing
   - Integration Testing
   - System Testing
   - User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

4. **Test Cases:** List of test cases that need to be executed, detailing the conditions under which the tests are to be run, the expected results, and how success will be measured.

5. **Roles and Responsibilities:** Identify the team members who will be involved in the testing process and specify their responsibilities.

6. **Resources:** Outline the tools, environments, and any other resources required for testing.

7. **Schedule:** Provide a timeline for when testing will occur, including important milestones.

8. **Risk Management:** Identify potential risks in the testing process or areas of the application that may be particularly susceptible to bugs.

9. **Reporting and Metrics:** Define how testing results will be reported and what metrics will be used to assess the testing process and results.

### Importance of a Test Plan in Git Committing:
- **Quality Assurance:** Ensures that new code changes do not introduce bugs or regressions.
- **Documentation:** Provides a clear record of testing procedures which can be useful for future reference and audits.
- **Collaboration:** Helps team members understand what needs to be tested, making it easier to collaborate on code changes.
- **Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):** In the context of CI/CD pipelines, a test plan is essential for automating tests associated with code commits.

In summary, a test plan is a crucial element in the software development lifecycle and greatly supports the process of committing code in Git by ensuring that any changes are well tested and validated before they are integrated into the main codebase.
User: Where does one write the test plan?
Assistant: