How and Why to Perform Configuration Testing

Imagine getting geared up to launch a beautifully designed website or application for months only to realize that your application works only on a handful of devices, doesn’t load correctly in the second most popular browser, or crashes every time the user is experiencing network problems.

This is what can happen when software configuration testing isn’t treated with as much attention and respect as it deserves.

As the tech landscape is getting more and more fragmented, users are going to access your software solution from a constantly increasing number of devices, operating systems, browsers, and network settings. Configuration testing is what helps you stay ahead in the evolving market and continue serving your customers well, no matter how or where your product is used.

Let’s take a look at the essence of configuration testing, why you cannot do without it, and how to maximize its efficiency.

What Is Configuration Testing?

Configuration testing is a type of testing that is performed to verify the best possible performance of a system and the least and most appropriate configuration that does not result in bugs and defects.

Configuration testing ensures your app functions with as many different hardware elements as…