From Netscape Navigator to Google Chrome, web browsers have certainly evolved in the past few decades and today, users can choose from multiple options. It’s evident that no two browsers are built alike, which also means that each one renders websites differently from the other. What works perfectly on one, might lack in a few aspects in another – and that’s where cross-browser testing comes in. What is it? A website is made up of different components, and every browser handles those components uniquely. Cross-browser testing involves a process where Flash, JavaScript, Applets, Flex, AJAX requests, and other elements are checked to verify their compatibility across different web browsers i.e. the website’s functionality is tested across all web browsers. Several tools could be used to achieve the same. Why does it matter? You can’t expect all your users to use the browser your site is built for. What if your next customer isn’t using something mainstream and prefers Internet Explorer? You want to make sure you develop for everyone and not alienate a particular segment of your site’s visitors. That’s why including cross-browser testing in the Quality Control (QC) phase of the web development process is crucial. If you’re still not sure why it matters, we’ll give you three reasons that will alter your perception: #1: Users don’t want to be restricted Your site visitors will have their preferences and forcing them to use something they don’t want to will make you lose customers. No user will be willing to install a different web platform to browse on just for you. Ensuring compatibility means you give them the freedom of using anything they want. #2: Not just style, function is also compromised If you thought your website would only ‘look’ different, you couldn’t be more wrong. It’s possible that your site loses some of its core functionalities in a different browser that can make it impossible for users to execute necessary actions. Testing allows you identify the faults, and fix them. #3: A better option than running specific tests Running individual tests on each browser and comparing the results could be tedious and in most cases, a comparison of results cannot be achieved. Cross-browser testing could be accomplished by running one test in multiple browsers to rule out any discrepancies in the results. Want to test your site? Are you looking for developers who incorporate this step as part of their development process? Get in touch with Openwave, and we’ll provide the best solutions in Malaysia.
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