Testing and delivery
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Testing and delivery
Web design principles
Web development is software development
Web sites are client/server applications.
Like any software development project testing and managed delivery is essential.
The ‘testing cycle’ can be distilled down to simple steps
Functionality TestingUsability testingInterface testing
Compatibility testingPerformance testing
Security testing
If your application fails at any step the problem must be fixed and the application put back
through the test cycle until it is clear at every step
To test something we need to start with an idea of what it’s actually supposed to be or do
Starting with a design or specification is the simplest way to test what you build
Defining ‘success criteria’ will allow you to know whether you did a good job or even if you are
actually finished !
Your initial design & spec should have answered some or all of these questions
• Who is the target audience? • What kind of browsers will they be using?• What kind of connection speeds will they be using? • Which HTML specification will be adhered to?• What variations will be allowed for targeted browsers?• What are the standards for page appearance and
graphics throughout the site ?• How will internal and external links be validated and
updated?
Before beginning testing some questions about HOW you will do testing need to be answered.
Think about how you test
Can testing be done on the production system, or is a separate test system required?
How are browser caching, option settings, connection differences and real-world
problems accounted for ?
Functionality Testing:
Check all the links
• Test the outgoing links from all the pages from specific domain under test.
• Test all internal links.• Test links jumping on the same pages.• Test links used to send the email to admin or
other users from web pages.• Test for orphan pages.• Test for broken links in all the above
Test forms in all pages
• Test all the validations on each field.• Test for the default values of fields.• Test for wrong inputs to all form fields• Test options to create, delete, view or modify
the forms.
Validate your HTML/CSS
Test ALL your pages against the specified standard.
Validate your HTML
Validate your CSS
Check if your site is indexable in search engines.
Usability Testing
Test for navigation
Test to ensure a user can move from one page to another.
Test to see if your site is easy to use.
Provide clear, relevant, CORRECT instructions
Provide consistent menu and navigation elements on each page
Content checking:
Content should be logical and easy to understand
Check for spelling errors.
Check again for spelling errors.
Remember
It is almost impossible to accurately proof read material you have written yourself.
Compatibility Testing
Test browser compatibility
Test Operating system compatibility
Test Mobile browsing compatibility
Test Printing options
Final Delivery
Install your site in the actual domain in a methodical fashion.
Test it all again.
Yes,
actually test it…
Manage the handover to the client
Get sign off
Deliver access codes, documentation and keys
http://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/how-can-a-web-site-be-tested/
http://pingmag.jp/2005/12/09/the-website-development-process/
http://www.websiteoptimization.com/services/analyze/
http://www.linktiger.com/index.jsp
http://articles.sitepoint.com/article/ultimate-testing-checklist#