December 26th, 2011 — Automation Testing, Software Testing Tools, Web Testing
In previous article we discussed on how WAPT pro performance testing tool can be used for website performance testing. But if you want to generate much higher load on web site you must use the latest x64 Load Engine release from WAPT team. This article and ultimately the testing tool is very useful for performance testers.
This is in fact most crucial test for time critical applications such as stock management systems which gets refreshed every minute creating huge load on Continue reading →
October 2nd, 2011 — Automation Testing, Software Testing Tools, Testing Tips and resources
What is loadUI?
LoadUI is a free and open source load testing tool that allows you to do complex load tests and test the performance by simply dragging the different components around. LoadUI lets you to create and update test cases while you run them. What is making loadUI powerful is the focus on usability through its visual interface and intuitive design combined with the flexibility that comes from the possibility of making changes during the test.
LoadUI consist of building blocks called Components that you drag from the Continue reading →
June 20th, 2011 — Database Testing, Security testing, Software Testing Tools
Banking applications are considered to be one of the most complex applications in today’s software development and testing industry. What makes Banking application so complex? What approach should be followed in order to test the complex workflows involved? In this article we will be highlighting different stages and techniques involved in testing Banking applications.
The characteristics of a Banking application are as follows:
March 9th, 2011 — Automation Testing, Software Testing Tools, Web Testing
Why most of the manual testers fail when testing websites for performance? There are couple of reasons.
- They don’t have proper tools to test website for performance and
- They don’t have required skills for performance testing.
Does that mean you should wait till your stakeholder report the performance glitches in web application you developed? Definitely not. Many testers are good at testing websites manually and they report almost every defect while testing under standard tests. BUT, when same tester performs load or stress tests they stuck either at resource (required tools) or skill level.
I suggest not to take any risk if you are committed to defect free service. Ask for required tools and train your staff for necessary skills. Today, I’m going to review load, stress and performance testing tool for websites. The tool is called WAPT – Web Application Load, Stress and Performance Testing – a cost effective and easy to learn web load testing tool.
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November 30th, 2010 — GUI Testing, Software Testing Tools, Web Testing
Cross Browser Testing can be the biggest pain for Software testers. But thanks to all cross browser testing tools available online which help to minimize testing efforts.
I’ve written this post mainly for software testers but designers can also refer crossbrowser testing methods and tools mentioned in this post.
Here’s a handy cross browser testing checklist you can refer while testing your web project on different browsers and operating systems:
1) CSS validation
2) HTML or XHTML validation
3) Page validations with and without JavaScript enabled
4) Ajax and JQeury functionality
5) Font size validation
6) Page layout in different resolutions
7) All images and alignment
8 ) Header and footer sections
9) Page content alignment to center, LHS or RHS
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May 30th, 2010 — Software Testing Tools
Over my career I have used open source as well as licensed enterprise test management tools. Test Management tools are used to store, organize, execute and view test reports. In general test management tools provides features like managing test scripts, test planning, reporting, requirements tracking and collaboration with bug tracking tools. If you don’t know anything about test management tools then playing with it is the best way to learn without wasting time reading other documents. Most of the enterprise test management tools are available for free to try.
Today I am reviewing TestLodge test management tool which is very simple to use for any test project and even any newbie can start using it right away. Thanks Scott Sherwood, Test Lodge owner, for offering this tool for review.
