The Web Testing Companion: The Insider's Guide to Efficient and Effective Tests
Practical, hands-on techniques for testing the design, globalization, performance, and security of Web applicationsWhether you're a novice or experienced Web tester, this hands-on guide provides you with the practical steps you’ll need to follow to rigorously test across multiple platforms and browsers. Written by one of Microsoft's leading software testers,The Web Testing Companionoffers a collection of testing techniques, experiences, anecdotes, and information that can be immediately applied to any Web-testing effort.Lydia Ash starts at the ground level, helping you to become an effective tester. She then clearly shows you how to analyze different scenarios and determine which testing techniques you should use. These techniques will help identify crucial program bugs that lower the quality of a Web application so that you can realize its full potential.The Web Testing Companionconcentrates on proven solutions and helps you understand why, when, and how to perform Web testing. You'll learn how to:Analyze and properly test Web applicationsPerform tests from the perspective of the client accessing the Web applicationPlan and automate testing efforts effectivelyCheck for HTML errors, determine overall accessibility, and critique the designDevelop a professional skill set and improve your productivityOptimize an application in order to improve overall performanceTest for security problems or privacy issuesThe companion Web site contains dozens of templates and test patterns that you can use to conduct tests in multiple languages and against various browser and operating system combinations.