There are often times when we are using an application and it gets stuck or slows down, this can be very annoying. This happens due to bugs left in the application due to a lack of proper testing. It is one of the most important steps to developing a successful web application. A web application is a computer program that uses web browsers and web technology to carry out tasks over the internet.
In this competitive digital world, with an abundance of web applications, you want yours to stand out. Nobody likes a slow, lagging website. Some developers do not give the testing phased enough importance which results in issues in the web application later on. With every life of code, chances for bug appearing increases, and over time it becomes very costly to remove it.
That is why it is important to carry out efficient web application testing so that no such issues arise later on. Testing makes sure that the application is running smoothly before its launch. That’s all it is about. If you need your app bug free there are six basic tests you need to follow in your testing phase. Keep reading to get to know more about them.
Basic Steps
These are the six basic steps to make sure that your application is working properly without any disruptions by bugs.
Functionality testing
The first step that needs to be done in web app testing is to check the web application for functionality. Functionality testing compromises the checking of the database connection, all links in the web pages, cookies, forms for submitting or obtaining user information, etc. If this is done at the start of the developing process it reduces the risk of problems arising towards the end of the development cycle. You can either carry out this testing manually or with the help of automation. In the end, you compare the results you obtain to the that you were expecting. If expectations meet the results we can say that the web application is functionally correct.
Usability testing
The next step in testing is to test for usability. It means that you combine the overall functionality testing with the experience of the user. In usability testing, you get external testers to make up your expected userbase or the developers can do it internally on their own. We can break usability into four parts:
- Developing the testing strategy in a way that it examines all functions of the app including the navigation and content
- Recruitment of internal or external test participants
- Conducting tests with the experts
- Analyzing results to reveal bugs and fixing them
Interface testing
The purpose of this web page test is to see whether the interaction between the web server and app servers are going on smoothly or not. Checking of both the communication process and the appearance of error messages. This test is also crucial to check the handling interruptions by the server or by the user.
Compatibility testing
Living in this digitally advancing world we see a large variety in portable devices. Compatibility testing is done to make sure that your web application appears and functions across all devices the same way.
It is also important to carry out browser compatibility tests to make sure the web application appears and runs the same across all browsers. And then also mobile browser testing is done to make sure the web application runs smoothly on all mobile browsers.
The different operating systems can display web application differently that is why it is also important to check for compatibility of web applications across various operating systems such as Windows, Mac, Linux, as well as with different popular browsers such as Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, etc.
Performance testing
Now that you know your web application is functional and responsive across all digital mediums, the next thing you need to check is the performance of the application when they are put under heavy load. This includes the testing of the application being run at different internet speeds and also at below normal and above normal load.
A basic speed test should also be done as it impacts the user experience a lot. Stress testing is also important as it helps developers know the breaking point of the application, the point at which it fails to function.
Security testing
After the development of the web application developers can conduct security testing to identify its weak points. For security testing, a number of fake malicious attacks are led to see how the web applications respond in order to improve security before the release of the application.
Conclusion
Web application testing is important to make sure that your customers have the best possible experience so that there is nothing that ruins their perspective of your application.
Web application testing is done to identify the weak points of your web application so you can remove them to give a quality user experience.
