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WEB SYSTEM TESTING TOOLS
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Introduction
The web-based system developed could use various tools to test for its efficiency and
effectiveness. Before considering the testing tools one is required to get the test types in the
testing process. The test types include: functionality testing, usability testing, interface testing,
database testing, compatibility testing, performance testing and security testing. The functional
testing also involves testing the HTML and CSS; whereby, there is need to ensure the no syntax
errors and ensure the schema is readable ("Web Testing Complete Guide (Web Application
Testing Tips and Scenarios) — Software Testing Help", 2018). Usability Testing involves
checking the site navigation, ensuring the content has no grammatical errors. Interface testing
involves testing the application, the web server and the database server Database testing involves
ensuring data integrity, data accuracy and reliable response time. Compatibility testing involves
ensuring the web system is compatible with all devices. Finally, security testing ensures no
unauthorized personnel are permitted in the system.
Tools suggested
There are a number of tools to perform the above tests. The tools involve: JMeter, Multi-
Mechanize, Pylot, Babel Enterprise, Web load, Windmill, Capybara and many other tools ("10
Best Open Source Web Testing Tool — Testing Excellence", 2018). The tools have some
specific testing to perform.
First, JMeter is mainly for testing the load and performance. It is free. JMeter is one of the
popular tools in the market. JMeter is a Java application used to test the performance and the
functional behavior of the web system. The tool is also useful in testing the load average on a
network and the server. The JMeter tool is useful for measuring both the static and dynamic
resources. The dynamic resources on web systems involve the files, databases, FTP servers, Java
objects and the all scripts. JMeter can be combined with Selenium to offer a wider range of
functional tests. JMeter is easy to use as one needs only to install the java desktop application. It
is a better option for a stable version of the web application. JMeter is a ready-to use application
and its default setting will work well for an average user. For any advanced user, one can
customize the setting to fit their needs for testing. JMeter has a documentation that is easy to
read and follow the instructions (Abbas, Sultan & Bhatti, 2017).