Compatibility Testing in Software Engineering

Compatibility testing is software testing technique comes under the non functional testing , and it is performed on an application to check its compatibility on different environments. It also determine that your software is proficient enough to run in different browsers, database, hardware, operating system, mobile devices, and networks.

According to ArtOfTesting

Compatibility testing is non-functional testing. It is carried out to verify whether an application or software can run on different devices, browsers, operating systems, hardware, and networks.

Compatibility Testing Tools

Compatibility testing can be done with both manual and automation testing. The Major tools used in the industry are,

CrossBrowserTesting

LambdaTest

Ranorex Studio

Browsershots

TestComplete

Turbo Browser Sandbox

Browsera

Advantages of Compatibility Testing

• It reduces future customer support required for the LIVE application.

• It ensures complete customer satisfaction.

• Feedback in the testing stage will compliment the development process