Quality is a key attribute of any app that's released today. It's unlikely that users will give up on an app that isn't responsive, slow, or has poor UX.
Software testing is one of the best ways to ensure high-quality deliverables. Testing has evolved into a mature field with many test types, different test levels, best practices, and tools to help support the testing process. This means that hundreds, if not thousands of tests are run every day to ensure that our software is bug-free.
Sometimes, however, testing the functionality of an application can become a distraction. If we release a version that contains such errors, it can be disastrous.
Smoke testing is a great way to quickly verify critical software functions. Smoke testing takes very little time and you can ensure that your application functions smoothly.
This article will focus on smoke testing and share some of my best practices as a leader.
Get started early
It is best to begin as soon as possible. This is true for both smoke testing and testing in general. This can be done at the level required by clearly defining what critical areas of the application you want to always verify. As your application develops, you can expand your smoke test set by adding new cases to your test cases. This will allow you to verify the most important functionalities at each stage of development.
Are you a manual or an automated person?
You will eventually reach a set of constant smoke tests in your building software. This is when automation should be considered. This approach is slightly more time-consuming in the beginning. You'll save time later on if you have the tests written down. Consider how to maintain smoke tests when automating them. It's usually not an issue due to their limited scope. You can still execute manual tests if you don't have the chance to automate them. However, it's important to remember that these tests are meant for a limited scope and should be performed quickly.
Make use of tools
As with other types of testing, smoke tests can be more efficient if they are supported with the right tools. There are many tools available, no matter if we want to automate or manually conduct our tests. The best tool for managing smoke tests and their execution is the one that you choose. Consider using Jira Software for project management. Installing one of the many apps that support testing management is all it takes. TestFLO is an example of such an app. It allows you to create a test repository, and quickly prepare smoke tests using reusable test cases.
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