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Responsive Testing

Responsive testing is a type of quality assurance that ensures a website or application works and looks great on any device, from a large desktop monitor to a small smartphone screen. It is a critical part of the UI testing process, as it verifies that the layout, navigation, and functionality of an application automatically adapt to different screen sizes and browsers. This ensures that the user has a seamless and consistent experience, regardless of how they access the application.

Example: A software team is developing a new online banking portal. They need to ensure that the login page provides a great user experience on both a desktop computer and a mobile device. A quality assurance team would perform responsive testing to verify that:

  1. On a desktop, the login form is centered and displays all fields clearly.
  2. On a mobile phone, the login form shrinks to a single column, the "Sign In" button is large and easy to tap, and the text remains readable without needing to zoom in.

This ensures that the login experience is smooth and reliable for all users, whether they are at home on their computer or on the go with their phone.