Testing Checklist

Test coverage

The software should be thoroughly tested to ensure that all features and functionality are working as intended.

There are different types of test coverage metrics:

• Statement coverage measures how many lines of code are executed during testing.

• Branch coverage measures how many possible branches of code are tested.

• Path coverage measures how many possible paths through the code are tested.

• Achieving 100% test coverage does not guarantee that the software is bug-free.

• Test the software in realistic scenarios and with realistic data.

• Test coverage should be monitored and reported regularly.

Automated testing

The app should be designed in a way that makes it easy to write and run automated tests, to ensure that changes to the code do not introduce new bugs.

1. Unit testing

• This is a type of testing that is focused on testing individual units or components of the software. It is typically performed by developers and is automated to ensure consistent and reliable results.

2. Integration testing

• This type of testing is focused on testing how different components of the software work together. It ensures that different parts of the application are integrated correctly and that there are no compatibility issues.

3. Functional testing

• Functionality of the software. It ensures that the application meets the specified requirements and performs the intended tasks.

4. Regression testing

• Whether changes or updates to the software have introduced any new bugs or issues. It is typically performed after changes have been made to the software.

5. Performance testing

• This type of testing is focused on testing how the software performs under various workloads and stress conditions. It ensures that the software can handle the expected number of users and transactions.

6. Security testing

• Security of the software. It ensures that the software is protected from various types of security threats, such as hacking, data breaches, and other vulnerabilities.

7. Usability testing

• Ease of use and user experience of the software. It ensures that the software is intuitive, user-friendly, and meets the needs of the users.

8. Compatibility testing

• This type of testing is focused on testing the software on different platforms, devices, and browsers. It ensures that the software works correctly on all supported platforms.

9. Exploratory testing

• Discovering new defects and issues in the software by exploring and interacting with the application. It is typically performed by experienced testers.

10. API testing

• This type of testing is focused on testing the application programming interfaces (APIs) that enable communication between different components of the software. It ensures that the APIs are working correctly and as expected.

Test documentation

The app should have clear and comprehensive documentation of the testing process, including test cases and test results.

Test environment

Validate in a variety of environments, including different operating systems, browsers, and hardware configurations.

Performance testing

The app should be tested to ensure that it performs well under heavy load, and that it meets the organization's performance requirements.

1. Load testing

• This type of testing is used to measure how well the application performs under heavy load, such as high user traffic or large amounts of data. Load testing typically involves simulating a large number of users or transactions to test the application's response time, throughput, and resource utilization.

2. Stress testing

• Measure how well the application performs under extreme conditions, such as high concurrency or network congestion. Stress testing typically involves pushing the application to its limits to test its stability and reliability under pressure.

3. Spike testing

• Measure how well the application responds to sudden spikes in user traffic or activity. Spike testing typically involves simulating sudden increases in user traffic or data volume to test the application's ability to handle sudden surges in demand.

4. Endurance testing

• How well the application performs over a long period of time. Endurance testing typically involves running the application for an extended period of time to test its ability to handle sustained user traffic and data volume.

5. Volume testing

• How the application performs with a large volume of data. Volume testing typically involves testing the application's ability to handle a large number of transactions or data records without impacting its performance.

6. Scalability testing

• Measure how well the application can scale up or down to handle changes in user traffic or activity. Scalability testing typically involves testing the application's ability to handle varying levels of user traffic or data volume without impacting its performance.

7. Baseline testing

• This type of testing is used to establish a performance baseline for the application. Baseline testing typically involves measuring the performance of the application under normal operating conditions to establish a benchmark for future performance testing.

Security testing

The software should be tested to ensure that it is secure and that it meets the organization's security requirements.

1. Penetration testing

• Simulating an attack on the software application to identify potential security vulnerabilities. Penetration testing is typically performed by an external security expert and involves using a combination of automated tools and manual testing techniques to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.

2. Vulnerability scanning

• Using automated tools to scan the application for known vulnerabilities. Vulnerability scanning can help identify common security issues, such as outdated software libraries, insecure configuration settings, and missing security patches.

3. Threat modeling

• Analyzing the software application from an attacker's perspective to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities. Threat modeling can help identify areas of the application that are most at risk and prioritize security testing efforts.

4. Security code review

• Manually reviewing the application's source code for security vulnerabilities. Security code review can help identify issues such as input validation errors, SQL injection, and cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

5. Authentication and authorization testing

• Testing the application's authentication and authorization mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access sensitive data and functionality.

6. Encryption testing

• Testing the application's encryption mechanisms to ensure that sensitive data is stored and transmitted securely.

7. Denial-of-service (DoS) testing

• Application's ability to handle DoS attacks, which are designed to overwhelm the application with traffic and render it unavailable.

User acceptance testing

The software should be tested by a representative group of users to ensure that it meets their needs and that it is user-friendly.

Accessibility testing

The software should be tested to ensure that it is accessible to users with disabilities and that it meets the organization's accessibility requirements.

Internationalization testing

Validate the app works properly when localized for different languages and cultures.

1. Language translation testing

• Translated correctly and is appropriate for the target language.

2. Date and time format testing

• Date and time formats are appropriate for the target region and that they are displayed correctly in the application.

3. Currency format testing

• Currency formats are appropriate for the target region and that they are displayed correctly in the application.

4. Keyboard testing

• Application can handle input from different keyboard layouts, especially for languages that use non-Latin scripts.

5. Character encoding testing

• This type of testing involves verifying that the application can handle different character encodings and that text is displayed correctly in the application.

6. Cultural testing

• Culturally appropriate for the target region, including checking for differences in social norms, customs, and etiquette.

7. Font testing

• Display the appropriate fonts for the target language and that they are legible and readable.

8. Location-specific testing

• Application can handle location-specific information, such as addresses, postal codes, and phone numbers, in the appropriate format for the target region.

9. Image and multimedia testing

• Images and multimedia elements in the application are appropriate for the target region and that they are displayed correctly.

10. User interface testing

• Verifying that the user interface of the application is appropriate for the target region, including checking for layout, color schemes, and other design elements that may vary across regions.

Regression testing

Ensure that changes or updates do not introduce new bugs or break existing functionality.

Integration testing

Validate that it integrates well with other software and systems that it needs to work with.