WPI Web Ware 2004 Summer : Home : Assignments : Assignment 9

Testing

For each of your classmates' web applications
- Test out each functional aspect as listed on their site
  - Test both as logged on and not logged on user
  - If the list is missing from the site, post as problem (see below)
- On Web Application Defects Discussion Forum
  - You'll find a user name and password to use for each application
    - If not post this as problem
  - Post functional problems you find
  - Post presentational problems you find
  - Post general comments (good and not so good)
  - Be sure not to post a problem already posted
For your own web application
- Back up any data you don't want to loose
  - You might want to add populating your database with this data to your create database administration button
- Address as many posted problems as you can
  - Report on Discussion Board when a problem is fixed
  - Get original poster of problem to confirm it is fixed
You must post problems and comments for each web application, except your own.
Problems can include but are not limited to
- Not working, pieces obviously missing (like user log on)
- Data inconsistencies, confusing application flow
- Accepted invalid or malicious input
  - Data types, formatting, etc.
  - Code that corrupts data, gives file access, distorts presentation, etc.
  - Please do not blow away anyone's database by dropping tables and such... but if you do at least you know they can recreate their database by pushing a single button.
- Browser incompatibilities
  - Behaves different in different browsers and/or platforms
  - Doesn't work with JavaScript turned off
  - Displays different (in confusing, obstructing ways)
Posting Details
- Post each comment or defect in a separate message to make tracking easier
- Include in your post all information (URLs, form data, etc.) needed to reproduce problem
- Monitor your posts in case the owner of the application asks questions or reports problem fixed
- You can start posting tomorrow by noon
  - Please have your applications ready to go by then
    - Functional list, user name, and password
- Be prepared to discuss in class problems
  - you found in others' applications
  - other people found in your application

Grading

Each problem you post                4 points

Each problem you fix                 3 points

Each comment you post                1 point

Each problem found                  -1 point

Each problem left unfixed           -2 points

Each fix you don't confirm          -1 point

You may not post problems you find on your own site

Testing

Final Presentation