The IBM Systems Sciences Institute reported that the cost of fixing a bug post-production was four to five times more as compared to fixing the same bug during design.

Simply put, the later you find a bug, the more expensive it will be to correct.

The digital ecosystem is full of web applications, and the count is only going to rise every day. And with each line of code being written, there’s a possibility for new bugs, which is why onboarding a professional web application testing service provider is becoming more and more popular.

So, what can you expect to achieve by partnering with a QA provider focused on web application testing?

Let’s find out.

Build Your Application’s Integrity

There’s simply no point in having a well-designed app that doesn’t perform as expected. If the errors sneak in and are reported by the end users, it will not only impact the user experience, but will also diminish your brand value. Comprehensive web testing can take care of these bugs well in advance.

Manage Vulnerabilities

Web applications need to be tested for security flaws. Some apps, such as healthcare and finance based applications carry sensitive user data. Any security threat in such apps may lead to personal data breach and a loss in revenue.  Professional web app testing service providers perform penetration testing that validates the app for security gaps and vulnerabilities.

Make Sure It’s Mobile-Ready

People moved to smartphones and tablets a long time ago. So, your web application must be mobile friendly, and ideally set up using a mobile first approach. It is the job of the QA engineer to make sure that your app is accessible across mobile devices

Make Sure It’s Compatible with Browsers

Apps perform differently on different browsers, and not all your users will access your app on a common browser. So, you’ll have to ensure that your app performs uniformly on all web browsers. An outsourced QA team will perform cross-browser testing so that the user experience is not hampered on any of the browsers.

Make Sure It Performs Well

Your app has 3 seconds to capture it’s users attention. Search engines and users both dislike and avoid slow sites, so it’s important to ensure that your app loads quickly. 

A few key steps followed by web application testing service providers to ensure that a web app runs smoothly and securely include:

  • Functional testing – simulates actual system usage and test conditions similar to user requirements.
  • Usability testing – ensures that the navigation and content of your application is tested.
  • Interface testing  – validates the flow between the web server and application server interfaces.
  • Compatibility testing – ensures that the app is compatible with different browsers, OS, and devices.
  • Performance Testing – verifies how the app performs under different internet speeds and loads.
  • Security Testing – makes sure that the app can face any unauthorized access and malicious software.