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Damil Shahzad
Damil Shahzad

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An Introduction to Web Testing: Ensuring a Seamless Online Experience

In today's digital world, web testing is like quality control for websites and apps. It makes sure everything works as it should so that users have a smooth and trouble-free experience.

Why Web Testing Matters:

Quality Check: It finds and fixes problems, so your site works well and doesn't frustrate users.
Happy Users: Good testing helps make sure your site is easy to use and navigate, keeping users happy.
Speed and Reliability: It checks if your site is fast and can handle lots of visitors without crashing.
Safety: It helps find and fix security holes that could let hackers in.
Following Rules: It ensures your site follows any rules or standards for things like accessibility and data protection.

Types of Web Testing:

Functional Testing: Checks if all features work as they should.
Usability Testing: Tests how easy it is for people to use your site.
Performance Testing: Makes sure your site loads fast and handles traffic well.
Security Testing: Finds and fixes security issues.
Compatibility Testing: Checks if your site works on different devices and browsers.
Accessibility Testing: Ensures everyone can use your site, including people with disabilities.
Regression Testing: Makes sure changes don't break things that used to work.
Best Practice is to set goals knowing what and why you want to test a certain website. Start testing as soon as possible to catch problems early. Use automation tools to do repetitive tests faster.
Web testing keeps websites running smoothly, making users happy and your site secure.

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Hasan Elsherbiny

good article, keep going