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Validating the UCD-skin is basically a comparison of the visual appearance of the existing SmartSite 2.13.x production against the sakai- test server version 2.34.x. There are some desired changes in how the content is presented which will be noted in the individual comparison tests.
Comparisons are specified for the following OS/browser combinations*:
- Windows XP SP2, Windows 2000 SP4 - Internet Explorer 6, Firefox 1.5.0.8
- Mac OS X 10.4.89, Mac OS X 10.3.9 - Safari 2.0.4, Safari 1.2, Firefox 1.5.0.8
- Additional test environment: VISTA - IE7
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* from What IT Express Supports as of 14/23/07
Test Instructions
There is both a list of screens to test and designated comparison tests for each screen. Run through the steps tests specified below for each screen in your chosen OS/browser combination. Make note of any differences between the current production version 2.13.x and the new 2.3 visual representation4 test version.
When reporting differences in Jira, list the OS/combination you are testing , the validation test(s) where the difference occurs, and the screen/tool you are on when you noted the difference. If the difference occurs on a global visualglobally, like with the SmartSite graphic or top navigation bar, note that it occurs globally or on all screens. Include a screenshot whenever possible.
Content may differ between the test and production versions right now, but don't worry about that since default content will be verified in the functional tests. Focus on visual comparisons for these tests.
You can copy the table below to print out and make notes while testing.
Validation Tests
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Screens to test
- Go to the login screen for SmartSite and review each of the validation tests run through comparison tests 1-11 in the table below.
- Log in and review run through each of the validation comparison tests in the table steps below from My Workspace.
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Validation Test
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- Select a course site with a single-column Home page and run through comparison tests 9-14 in the table below.
- Select a tool in the course site and run through comparison tests 9-14 in the table below. Be aware that functions may be slightly different in version 2.3 and you do not need to note those differences here.
- Select a course site with a two-column Home page and run through comparison tests 9-14 in the table below.
- Select a tool not previously selected and run through comparison tests 9-14 in the table below. Be aware that functions may be slightly different in version 2.4 and you do not need to note those differences here.
- Select a project site and run through comparison tests 9-14 in the table below.
- Select a tool not previously selected and run through comparison tests 9-14 in the table below. Be aware that functions may be slightly different in version 2.4 and you do not need to note those differences here.
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