Browsers
Now, we can change the report environment, which is great. But what if we find a bug and itās not the browserās fault?
This can happen because we have different types of browsers that look like regular ones but are part of an applicationās interface.
So, for example, letās say we encounter a problem like this:
It isnāt straightforward to tell whether the screencast is showing a browser thatās on its own or one thatās embedded somewhere. Right?
To not mess up, keep an eye out for these signs:
Standalone browsers have a complete interface with navigation controls, bookmarks, and settings, while embedded browsers have a simplified interface.
Standalone browsers show the full URL, while embedded browsers may hide or modify it.
Standalone browsers have their own brand, while embedded browsers align with the host appās branding.
Standalone browsers offer extensive settings, while embedded browsers may have limited access.
Standalone browsers support multiple tabs, while embedded browsers may have different multitasking approaches.
ā¹ļø More insights on these browser types on our Academy: Standalone Browser vs Embedded Browsers.
Test Your Knowledge: Testing Environment
So youāre all set to start testing, and when you accept the invitation, you get some info that looks like this:
Would this screencast be okay if you submitted or watched it?
Take your time to answer this question, but the answer is NO.
Hereās the deal: The website you thought you were testing, https://store.nba.com
, isnāt the same as https://global.nbastore.com
, where the bug was found.
Itās a common mistake, especially when starting, but donāt worry! With practice, experience, and reading our article āUnderstanding the Structure of URLs for Manual Exploratory Testingā, youāll never repeat this mistake!
šÆ Donāt forget to check out the āTips for Navigating Websites Using URL Structureā section - itās really helpful!
Reminder of the week!
Just a heads up from our Academy article āDevicesā that reminds us not to forget an essential point.
š” How do you know if your browser is updated? Check this out: ā
6 Simple Ways to Update Your Web Browserā.