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Tella Boluwatife
Tella Boluwatife

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Exploratory Testing: User Experience Improvements for Scrape Any Website

Introduction: Welcome to my detailed bug report for Scrape Any Website (SAW), version 1.1.15.0 for x86 architecture. In this post, I'll share the bugs and usability issues I encountered during my exploratory testing of this data extraction tool. This exercise is part of my ongoing efforts to improve web scraping tools and ensure they meet user needs effectively

Application Name and Version: Scrape Any Website, Version 1.1.15.0
Test Environment:
Device: Dell Latitude E7270
Operating System: Windows 11
SAW Version: 1.1.15.0

Links to get the application
Website - SAW
Windows Store - Download Page

Testing Methodology:
A multifaceted testing approach was employed, focusing on:

Functional Testing: Evaluating core functionalities like website scraping, data extraction, and output formatting.
Usability Testing: Assessing the application's ease of use, intuitiveness of the interface, and overall user-friendliness.
Performance Testing: Observing general responsiveness and scraping speeds during exploration.
Edge Case Testing: Pushing the boundaries of expected use scenarios to uncover potential bugs or limitations.

Findings:

My testing efforts revealed several areas for improvement in SAW. A detailed report outlining these findings, including specific bug reports is available in the attached spreadsheet: Full Report Excel Link

Conclusion: The exploratory testing of Scrape Any Website revealed several bugs and usability issues. Addressing these issues will significantly improve the user experience and reliability of the application.

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