Compatibility Testing
Compatibility Testing
Compatibility Testing
The Compatibility test is meant to ensure that a software application is working properly across different browsers, operating systems, databases, mobile devices, hardware and networks. It is a non-functional software testing method that has different aspects like usability, performance and reliability so as to ensure trustworthy applications along with customer satisfaction. Hence, this test is crucial to the optima; performance of applications.
Course Outline
The topics covered in this exam are as follows-
• Introduction
• Scope, Goals and Administrative items
• Significance of compatibility testing for mobile devices
• Understanding Statistics and target user groups
• Defining one’s target audience
• Looking for the prevalent platforms
• Spotting and extrapolation of trends
• Understanding real users and user proxies
• Sensitivity
• Platform, Operating system, Browser and Hardware
• Carrier and Technology
• Understanding the parts of an app and website that are sensitive to platform-related factors-
- Native apps and Hybrid apps
- Mobile and responsive websites
• Typical sensitivities and ways of testing
• Understanding Risk analysis
• Planning and execution of compatibility tests for an app or website
Compatibility Testing FAQs
What are the required skills for this exam?
1. Preparing documents
2. Basic knowledge of software testing
3. Analytical skills
4. Automation of tests
What are the learning outcomes of this exam?
• Ensuring customer satisfaction
• Software reliability
• Confidence in product
• Suggesting recommendations
Who should appear for this exam?
This exam is best suited for-
• IT professionals
• Software developers
• Web programmers
• Students and graduates
• Other interested candidates
What is compatibility testing?
A compatibility test is meant to ensure that a software application is working properly across different browsers, operating systems, databases, mobile devices, hardware and networks.
What do we study in Compatibility Testing?
• Introduction
• Significance of compatibility testing for mobile devices
• Understanding Statistics and target user groups
• Defining one’s target audience
• Looking for the prevalent platforms
• Spotting and extrapolation of trends
• Understanding real users and user proxies
• Carrier and Technology
• Understanding the parts of an app and website that are sensitive to platform-related factors
• Typical sensitivities and ways of testing
• Understanding Risk analysis
• Planning and execution of compatibility tests for an app or website