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Assignment 9 - 2004-08-17
Testing
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For each of your classmates' web applications
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Test out each functional aspect as listed on their site
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Test both as logged on and not logged on user
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If the list is missing from the site, post as problem (see below)
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On Web Application Defects Discussion Forum
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You'll find a user name and password to use for each application
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If not post this as problem
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Post functional problems you find
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Post presentational problems you find
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Post general comments (good and not so good)
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Be sure not to post a problem already posted
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For your own web application
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Back up any data you don't want to loose
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You might want to add populating your database with this data
to your create database administration button
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Address as many posted problems as you can
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Report on Discussion Board when a problem is fixed
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Get original poster of problem to confirm it is fixed
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You must post problems and comments for each web application,
except your own.
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Problems can include but are not limited to
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Not working, pieces obviously missing (like user log on)
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Data inconsistencies, confusing application flow
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Accepted invalid or malicious input
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Data types, formatting, etc.
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Code that corrupts data, gives file access,
distorts presentation, etc.
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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.
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Browser incompatibilities
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Behaves different in different browsers and/or platforms
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Doesn't work with JavaScript turned off
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Displays different (in confusing, obstructing ways)
- Posting Details
- Post each comment or defect in a separate message to make
tracking easier
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Include in your post all information (URLs, form data, etc.)
needed to reproduce problem
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Monitor your posts in case the owner of the application asks
questions or reports problem fixed
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You can start posting tomorrow by noon
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Please have your applications ready to go by then
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Functional list, user name, and password
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Be prepared to discuss in class problems
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you found in others' applications
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other people found in your application
- Grading
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Each problem you post 4 points
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Each problem you fix 3 points
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Each comment you post 1 point
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Each problem found -1 point
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Each problem left unfixed -2 points
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Each fix you don't confirm -1 point
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You may not post problems you find on your own site
Final Presentation
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Pretend you are trying to sell the application
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Give a sales pitch and demo
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Include one or more
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Testing techniques - applied to your application or others
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"Quality Assurance Practices"
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Interesting problems you fixed
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"New Features and Enhancements"
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Your solutions to interesting problems
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"Pre Patent Pending Technologies"
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Maintenance Tool Ideas (or the tools themselves)
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Have fun with it.
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