Website requirements have greatly evolved in the last 30 years. In order to stay relevant, websites these days need to be accessible from different devices, perform at top speeds, maintain high levels of security, and more. With these new requirements, it's becoming more and more challenging for QA Testers to get through web application testing in a reasonable time frame. These best practices from a senior tester can help to accelerate the testing process and deliver more definitive results.
- Combine exploratory testing with conventional techniques. Writing and executing test cases simultaneously, while implementing other software testing techniques, can help you reduce time and discover more defects.
- Test your third-party plug-ins, extensions, and applications. Modern websites use a host of third-party vendors to enhance functionality without writing new code. However, not all third-party vendors are created equal. As you’re testing, check that all extensions, plug-ins, and applications are compatible with the website and don’t adversely affect performance.
- Perform sanity testing. Once you’ve fixed any bugs or made any code changes, a sanity test can quickly tell you if the web application is working as expected in a short period of time.
- Check the security of your URL string. While the security of the features, plug-ins, and data hosted on the website are often thought of, the URL string can be easy to forget. Hackers can point your users to malicious websites if the URL string can be manipulated.
- Work with the Development Team. Working side-by-side with the development team can help you quickly identify and work through any website problems, avoid security mishaps, and decrease testing time.
- Share your knowledge. The more experienced you become, the more complicated tasks you can handle. As a senior tester, be sure to help your junior teammates grow so that they can pick up your routine tasks with your advice.
As an experienced tester, the most important best practice is to stay aware of trends in web application testing. Experiment with new tools and methods to see what works best for you, so you can quickly deliver the most reliable test results.
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