In this day and age, your software has to perform and adapt to a multitude of platforms. Mac OS, Google Chrome, Windows, Internet Explorer…the list goes on. You not only have to worry about browsers and operating systems, but also updates that lead to various versions performing on various devices. Needless to say, it can… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Compatibility Testing
New (Old) Hardware Additions
In addition to all of the systems that we routinely test on, our QA labs maintain a large number of what we call “off-matrix” systems. These range from the servers that run our infrastructure, to personal workstations, to systems dedicated long-term to a particular project, which are generally not available for regular project use. Every… Read more »
Compatibility Test Cases
Hardware compatibility test cases are usually a little different than the manual functionality test cases we often employ. Since compatibility testing looks mainly at interactions between hardware and software, the test cases tend to be less granular on a functional level, and instead more geared towards measuring variables, such as frame rate, in the application… Read more »
Config Boards vs. Standalone Systems for Compatibility Testing
Over the years we’ve conducted innumerable PC hardware compatibility tests. Originally, this was a service that was almost exclusive to video games, but now includes standalone applications and professional software as well (although games are still a big driver). In general, we’ve used two approaches to hardware compatibility testing: so-called ‘config boards’ and standalone systems…. Read more »
