Testing as Evidence

Last reviewed 15 March 2019 by Crispin Read

Description

We'll take another look at testing for web apps and development. In particular we want to identify the sorts of tests you do at work and what additional testing you could bring in to benefit projects.

Outcomes

At the end of this training you will be able to:

1. Identify different types of testing in the work environment
2. Relate these tests and strategies to your evidence documents

Learner Requirements

1. Understanding of front-end web development

Outline

1. Why is testing important
2. When do we test
3. How do we test
4. 6 steps for testing web apps/sites
   1. Functional Testing
   2. Usability Testing
   3. Interface Testing
   4. Compatibility Testing
   5. Performance Testing
   6. Security Testing
5. Relating tests to your evidence

Tasks

1. Review your evidence for additional examples of testing

Resources / Reference

1. Slides: Testing and Evidence
2. Template: Test Plan
3. Tools:Lighthouse
4. Auditing with Lighthouse
5. Using Lighthouse To Improve Page Load Performance
6. Tutorial:Web Application Testing Complete Guide (How to Test a Website)
7. MDN: Tools and Testing
8. Blog: 7 useful tools for website testing
9. MDN: Intro to automated Testing

Notes for trainers

1. Intro to Testing - Trainer Notes