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6. TESTING
6.1 Test Strategy
Developing a comprehensive test strategy for your web-based blood donation platform is crucial to ensure its
reliability, functionality, and security. Here's an outline of a test strategy that you can follow:
6.1.1 Test Types:
Unit Testing: Test individual components, functions, or methods in isolation to ensure they work correctly.
Integration Testing: Verify that different modules or components of the system work together seamlessly.
Functional Testing: Evaluate whether the system meets the specified functional requirements.
User Interface (UI) Testing: Ensure that the user interface is user-friendly, responsive, and functions as expected.
Performance Testing: Assess the system's responsiveness, scalability, and resource utilization under various load
conditions.
Security Testing: Identify and address potential security vulnerabilities and threats.
Regression Testing: Re-test previously working features to ensure new changes do not introduce defects.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Involve end-users to validate that the system meets their needs and expectations.
6.1.2 Test Environment:
Set up dedicated testing environments that mirror the production environment as closely as possible.
Include databases, web servers, and any third-party integrations that your platform relies on.
Ensure data privacy and security in the testing environment.
6.1.3 Test Data:
Create comprehensive test data sets that cover various scenarios, including normal usage, edge cases, and error
conditions.
Anonymize or mask sensitive data to comply with privacy regulations.
6.1.4 Test Automation:
Implement test automation for repetitive and critical test cases.
Use test automation frameworks and tools suitable for your technology stack.
6.1.5 Test Cases:
Develop detailed test cases and test scripts for each test type.
Include both positive and negative test cases to thoroughly validate the system.
Prioritize test cases based on critical functionality and potential impact.
6.1.6 Test Execution:
Execute test cases systematically, recording test results and any defects found.
Create test suites to group related test cases for easier management.
6.1.7 Defect Management:
Establish a process for reporting, tracking, and managing defects.
Define severity and priority levels for defects.
Ensure timely resolution and verification of fixed defects.
6.1.8 Test Reporting:
Generate test reports with summaries of test execution, including pass/fail status.
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Provide detailed information about any defects discovered, their status, and resolution.
6.1.9 Performance Testing:
Conduct load testing, stress testing, and scalability testing to evaluate system performance under various conditions.
Identify and address performance bottlenecks.
6.1.10 Security Testing:
- Perform security scans, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security risks.
- Implement security best practices during development and regularly update security measures.
6.1.11 User Acceptance Testing (UAT):
- Involve end-users or stakeholders in UAT to validate that the system meets business requirements and
expectations.
- Address any feedback and issues identified during UAT.
6.1.12 Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
- Integrate testing into your CI/CD pipeline to automate testing and ensure that new code changes are thoroughly
tested before deployment.
6.1.13 Test Data Cleanup:
- Implement procedures to clean up test data and reset the testing environment after test execution.
6.1.14 Documentation:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of the test strategy, test cases, and test results.
6.1.15 Review and Adapt:
- Regularly review and adapt your test strategy as the project evolves and new features are added.
By following this test strategy, you can systematically ensure the quality and reliability of your web-based blood
donation platform while addressing various testing aspects such as functionality, security, performance, and user
acceptance.
6.2 Test Cases
Creating effective test cases is crucial for ensuring the quality and functionality of your web-based blood donation
platform. Test cases help you verify that the system works as expected and can handle various scenarios. Here are
some examples of test cases that you can consider for your project:
6.2.1 User Registration:
Test Case 1: Valid Registration
Input: Valid email, password, blood type, contact number, and other required information.
Expected Outcome: User should be successfully registered and redirected to the user dashboard.
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Test Case 2: Invalid Email
Input: Invalid email format (e.g., missing "@" symbol).
Expected Outcome: Registration should fail, and an error message should be displayed.
Test Case 3: Duplicate Email
Input: An email that is already registered.
Expected Outcome: Registration should fail, indicating that the email is already in use
6.2.3 User Log In:
Test Case 4: Valid Log In
Input: Correct email and password.
Expected Outcome: User should be able to log in and access their dashboard.
Test Case 5: Invalid Password
Input: Correct email and an incorrect password.
Expected Outcome: Log in should fail, and an error message should be displayed.
6.2.4 Nonexistent User
Input: Email of a user that does not exist.
Expected Outcome: Log in should fail, indicating that the user does not exist.
6.2.5 Create a Donation Request
Input: Hospital provides valid information for a blood donation request.
Expected Outcome: The request should be successfully created and visible in the hospital's dashboard.
6.2.6 View Donation Request
Input: Donor views a donation request.
Expected Outcome: Donor should see the details of the request and can choose to accept or decline it.
6.2.7 Successful Donation
Input: Donor agrees to donate blood for a specific request.
Expected Outcome: The donation should be successful, and the donor's record is updated.
6.2.8 Invalid Blood Type
Input: Donor tries to donate blood of an incompatible blood type.
Expected Outcome: The donation should be declined, and an error message should be displayed.
6.2.9 Administrator Approves Donation Request
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Input: Administrator approves a donation request.
Expected Outcome: The request status should change to "approved," and a notification should be sent to the donor.
6.2.10 Administrator Adds New Hospital
Input: Administrator adds a new hospital to the system.
Expected Outcome: The hospital should be added successfully and appear in the hospital directory.
6.2.11 Simulate Multiple Simultaneous Donations
Input: Simulate a high number of donors simultaneously donating blood.
Expected Outcome: The system should handle the load without crashing or significant performance degradation.
6.2.12 SQL Injection Test
Input: Attempt to inject SQL code into user input fields.
Expected Outcome: The system should prevent SQL injection and sanitize user inputs.
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