Testing Web and eCommerce Applications

(Elective)

This course covers the Elective area of the Certified Test Manager (CTM) certification, Certified Software Test Professional certification and the CSTAS certification.

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Concepts

Software testing has evolved over the years. While the overall goal remains the same, the techniques and technology have changed necessitating a modified and specific approach to software testing. With the architectural changes brought about by the multi-tiered approach available with the Internet, the testing techniques have evolved and been enhanced by technology-based approaches.

This 1 day course provides an overview of software quality and testing practices and techniques as well as in-depth techniques and practices specific to Web architectures. This course includes information on Web technologies, planning and organizing what to test, deciding which types of testing to use and building a test process that supports a comprehensive test or the dynamic nature of releases to a live site. Part of the course will be to follow the life cycle to produce artifacts for a web testing effort. This 1 day class also provides an overview to tools that can help with web testing.

Knowledge of programs, environment and Web browsers is helpful, but not required. Experience in testing of applications is helpful, but not required.

Outline

• Overview of Software Quality Principles
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Project, Software Development, and Testing Life Cycles
• Testing Levels
• Testing Categories
• Overview of Testing of Web-based Applications
• Definitions
  • The unique aspects of Web testing
  • Release cycles
  • Development technologies
  • Automated solutions for web testing
  • Conducting effective testing through risk assessment
• Understanding Web Architectures
  • Review of the various web architectures and infrastructures
  • Service Oriented Architecture
• Overview of Various Testing Types
• Functional Testing
• Performance Testing
• Testing in the SOA framework
• The Testing Life Cycle for Web Testing
  • Planning
  • Requirements
  • Design
  • Construction
  • Execution
  • Completion