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.
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September 5th, 2011 — Security testing, Web Testing
Need of Security Testing?
Software industry has achieved a solid recognition in this age. In the recent decade, however, cyber-world seems to be even more dominating and driving force which is shaping up the new forms of almost every business. Web based ERP systems used today are the best evidence that IT has revolutionized our beloved global village.
These days, websites are not meant only for publicity or marketing but these have been evolved into the stronger tools to cater complete business needs. Web based Payroll systems, Shopping Malls, Banking, Stock Trade application are not only being used by organizations but are also being sold as products today.
This means that online applications have gained the trust of customers and Continue reading →
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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January 17th, 2009 — Security testing, Web Testing
Security testing of web applications against SQL Injection, explained with simple examples – By Inder P Singh.
Many applications use some type of a database. An application under test might have a user interface that accepts user input that is used to perform the following tasks:
1. Show the relevant stored data to the user e.g. the application checks the credentials of the user using the log in information entered by the user and exposes only the relevant functionality and data to the user
November 17th, 2008 — Security testing, Web Testing
This is guest article by “Inder P Singh”
Introduction
As more and more vital data is stored in web applications and the number of transactions on the web increases, proper security testing of web applications is becoming very important. Security testing is the process that determines that confidential data stays confidential (i.e. it is not exposed to individuals/ entities for which it is not meant) and users can perform only those tasks that they are authorized to perform (e.g. a user should not be able to deny the functionality of the web site to other users, a user should not be able to change the functionality of the web application in an unintended way etc.).
Some key terms used in security testing
Before we go further, it will be useful to be aware of a few terms that are frequently used in web application security testing:
What is “Vulnerability”?
This is a weakness in the web application. The cause of such a “weakness” can be bugs in the application, an injection (SQL/ script code) or the presence of viruses.
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