1. Purpose
1.1. Generate ideas quickly
1.2. Can use to show/work with others (dev, PO, etc.)
1.3. Test Designs
1.4. Test Plans
1.5. Exploratory testing: charter(s), document, etc.
1.5.1. Add as you go
1.5.2. Take notes
1.5.3. Add issues/bugs/questions
1.6. Test Cases
1.7. To-do lists
1.8. Whatever you want!
2. Examples
2.1. PB&J
2.1.1. https://www.mindmeister.com/519946421
2.2. Search field
2.2.1. https://www.mindmeister.com/517198744
2.3. Testing Resources
2.3.1. https://www.mindmeister.com/311371613
3. Who they are for
3.1. Test team
3.2. Testers/Developers
3.3. Entire team (including PO, tech writers, help desk, etc.)
3.4. Management
3.5. Customer/User
3.6. Yourself!
4. Tools
4.1. Whiteboard
4.2. Pen/Paper
4.3. Online
4.3.1. Mindmeister
4.3.1.1. https://www.mindmeister.com
4.3.2. Mindmup
4.3.2.1. https://www.mindmup.com/#m:new
4.3.3. XMind
4.3.3.1. https://www.xmind.net/
4.3.4. Sharing with others
4.3.4.1. Private
4.3.4.2. Individuals
4.3.4.2.1. Ability to edit, add, etc.
4.3.4.3. Public
4.4. View
4.4.1. Computer/laptop
4.4.1.1. Freemind
4.4.1.1.1. http://download.cnet.com/FreeMind/3000-2051_4-10076598.html
4.4.2. Mobile
4.4.2.1. Tablet
4.4.2.2. Phone
4.4.3. Printout
5. Resources
5.1. Ministry of Testing
5.1.1. http://www.ministryoftesting.com/resources/mindmaps/
5.2. TestInsane
5.2.1. http://apps.testinsane.com/mindmaps/
5.3. Articles
5.3.1. Darren McMillan
5.3.1.1. http://www.bettertesting.co.uk/content/?p=956
5.3.2. Lisa Crispin
5.3.2.1. http://lisacrispin.com/2011/02/28/using-mind-maps-for-test-planning/
5.3.2.2. http://blog.smartbear.com/design/mind-mapping-for-successful-software-development/
5.3.3. Rob Lambert
5.3.3.1. http://thesocialtester.co.uk/an-introduction-to-mind-mapping/