This Internet Based e-LEARNING course explains the differences between testing Web applications versus traditional software, and gives you the tools you’ll need to cost-effectively test your Web applications. E-commerce considerations are presented, as are a wide variety of techniques unique to Web testing. Students are challenged by practical assignments throughout the course.

By the end of the course, students are able to:

• Understand the complexity of Web testing
• Differentiate components of a Web development environment
• Write a Web application Test Plan
• Prepare for e-commerce testing
• Select appropriate test tools

For more information, contact Bill Marinara, QAI Global Institute

Introduction

• Why is Web testing unique?
• Web application life cycle
• Online resources

Web Development Environment

• Web components described
• Programming languages
• Testing during development phase

Web Test Phases

• Test planning
• Requirements definition
• Specification
• Design
• Integration testing
• Acceptance testing

Electronic Commerce Testing

• Brochureware vs. e-commerce
• Functional and structural considerations
• Security
• Role of testing

Management and Measurement

• Defect analysis
• Test coverage - how much is enough?
• Goal-Question-Metric paradigm

Test Tool Selection

• Selection process
• Tool types
• Evaluation criteria