Malcolm Lismore is a freelance photographer based on the North West coast of Scotland. His biggest passion in photography is for the natural world. He sells many images of the rugged Scottish landscape, its natural wildlife and coastal birds. However, it’s not just landscape and wildlife photography he is interested in, like many photographers he can also be hired for weddings, portraits, and special events. Malcolm is looking for new ways to promote his business and has approached you to develop a website that will act as a showcase of his photography skills and allow users to make enquires about hiring him for weddings and special occasions.

Create and use a Test Plan to review the performance and design of a multipage website (LO4) 4.1 Analyse the Quality Assurance (QA) process and review how it was implemented during your design and development stages.

QA process is expected to discover design issues and development errors while testing a product’s user interface (UI) and gauging the user experience (UX).

ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION

4.1 Quality Assurance (QA) Process Review:

1. Design Review:

• The initial design wireframes were thoroughly reviewed to ensure that they met the client's and user requirements.

• The design was assessed for branding, responsiveness, accessibility, and adherence to web design principles.

2. Code Review:

3. Testing:

• Functional testing ensured that all features and links worked as expected.

• Cross-browser testing confirmed compatibility with major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

4. Performance Testing:

5. User Experience (UX) Review:

• UX testing involved real users navigating the website.

• Feedback was collected regarding the ease of use, clarity of content, and overall experience.

4.2 Test Plan Evaluation and User Documentation:

Areas of Success:

• Accessibility testing met WCAG guidelines, ensuring inclusivity.

• Performance tests showed satisfactory page loading times.

Areas Requiring Improvement:

User Documentation:

The user documentation provides step-by-step guidance on how to navigate the website, including accessing different pages, viewing the portfolio, understanding pricing, and making inquiries. It uses screenshots and simple, understandable language to help users make the most of the implemented system.