At WebRTC.ventures, testing is a crucial part of our development process. Whether it’s manual testing or automated testing, BrowserStack has become our go-to tool. In this post, I’ll share our experience on how BrowserStack makes testing more accessible, faster, and more efficient for our QA teams.

What is BrowserStack?

For those who may not be familiar with it, BrowserStack is a cloud-based testing platform that allows developers and QA teams to test applications across a wide range of real browsers and devices. Whether you need to test on iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac, BrowserStack covers it all.

Manual Testing Made Easy

BrowserStack allows our QA engineers to manually check how our applications function on real devices and browsers.

Here’s how we approach manual testing using BrowserStack:

1. BrowserStack gives us access to hundreds of real devices and browsers. We can test on the latest or even older versions that our users might still use.
2. If an issue comes up during testing, we can quickly debug using BrowserStack’s built-in developer tools.
3. Since WebRTC relies heavily on real-time communication features, we must ensure that our applications behave consistently across different browsers.

Automated Testing for Faster Feedback

BrowserStack integrates seamlessly with popular automation frameworks like Selenium and Appium for automated testing.

Here’s how we use automated testing:

1. We often run automated test scripts on multiple devices and browsers. This drastically reduces our test time and ensures that every feature is thoroughly tested in different environments.
2. Automated tests are particularly useful for regression testing. With BrowserStack, we can automate running our test scripts across various browsers and devices to ensure new updates don’t break existing features.
3. We’ve built automation scripts that allow us to run long, quick and repetitive tests (like input validations, performance checks, or multi-step workflows).

BrowserStack Brings Remote Teams Together

Many of our engineers work remotely at WebRTC.ventures. This can sometimes make collaboration challenging, but BrowserStack helps bridge that gap.

Here’s how BrowserStack supports our teams:

1. Since BrowserStack is cloud-based, our teams can access it from anywhere. 
2. BrowserStack allows multiple testers to work on the same test case or bug report in real-time.
3. When an issue is found, testers can easily capture screenshots, logs, and videos of the problem. This helps us quickly share findings with developers and project managers, ensuring that bugs are fixed as efficiently as possible.

Why BrowserStack Works for WebRTC.ventures

In short, BrowserStack has become an essential tool for our QA process at WebRTC.ventures because:

• Ensures our WebRTC apps work on the devices our users use.
• We can run thousands of tests in parallel, speeding up the testing process.
• Even with remote teams, we can easily share test results and work together.

By leveraging BrowserStack, we can ensure that our WebRTC apps deliver a great user experience across various devices and browsers without compromising quality or speed.

Effective testing goes beyond a single tool or methodology. It requires techniques and deep expertise, particularly for live video applications. Our skilled QA team, experienced in WebRTC and video application testing, can provide the specialized knowledge you need.

If you need assistance testing your app, we are here to ensure your application meets the highest performance and reliability standards. Contact us today!