There are different ways to test a website which includes testing on the client as well as server-side. Before starting with the methods, Let me give you an overview of testing a website.
The client used by a Web Application is a Web Browser. The browser is the client, which connects to the server. Some of the tests which are to be conducted include some questions which can be associated to a website:
Some of the methods to test a website are given below. It includes Functional and Non-Functional Testing
In White Box Testing, the internal structure of a website/application is tested. This test includes the following methods:
The name itself says it all. This testing includes configuration like:
Standards and Guidelines were established for websites under World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). W3C was founded by Tim Berners-Lee. These guidelines were issued for easyweb access. The designers should consider some features for users like understandability and operability for making the website easy to use.
In Performance Testing, the basic focus is on testing the timely response of the website and also includes loading time of the web page.
Steps to create performance test cases:
For testing scalability, the web traffic loads must be determined by using the existing traffic levels. Scalability is the web application’s ability to sustain simultaneous users and transactions. The response times is also maintained at the same time and the traffic load for the website should also be determined.
It is very important to provide secure, encrypted information and verify identity of users. Some other important information like account, credit/debit card information should be protected from hackers. The test cases for security testing include:
If a user visits your website and for any reason your site is down for some time, then he should receive a message regarding site's availability and the reason for unavailability. If the message is not provided, then the user can shift to another website in no time which can hamper your site’s traffic.
To avoid future problems, you can even plan and implement a backup server, so that in case of emergency the main server is switched to the backup server.
In this the product’s ability is tested. It includes testing the performance and functions of the website under stated conditions. Let's say for example a user uses an Online Shopping website to buy something, successfully completes the transaction by Online Banking. The results were consistent and correct.
In Black Box Testing, the functionality of a website/application is tested. The test case for functional testing includes:
Try the above methods to test your website on the basis of reliability, user interface, security and performance. It tests the website in different phases which further helps in digging and solving some known and unknown issues.
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Amit is working as a Website Developer, Software Developer and Technical Writer. He has done Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) and successfully delivered various assignments while working as a Freelancer Technical Writer, Content Writer and Programmer.
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