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Testing instructions for critical flows

QAharshalkadu edited this page Mar 1, 2024 · 4 revisions

Installation and Activation

Test Steps

  1. Verify that the ElasticPress plugin installs without errors.
  2. Confirm that the plugin's configuration settings are accessible and configurable.
  3. Test compatibility with different versions of WordPress.

Expected Result:

No activation errors or conflicts with other plugins should be displayed


Configuration and Setup

Set up the basic configurations and setup to tailor the plugin to the website's needs

Test steps

  1. ElasticPress plugin installs without errors.
  2. Set up the basic configurations and setup

Expected result

ElasticPress plugin should be installed and basic configuration.


Indexing

Test Steps

  1. Verify that the ElasticPress plugin indexes WordPress content correctly
  2. Test indexing of custom post types and taxonomies
  3. Confirm that the plugin supports incremental indexing
  4. Check the handling of large content datasets during indexing

Expected Result:

The ElasticPress plugin should index WordPress content correctly. indexing of custom post types and taxonomies should work as correctly. the plugin should handle large content datasets during indexing.


Search Functionality

Test basic search functionality for posts, pages, and custom post types

Test steps

  1. Test basic search functionality for posts, pages, and custom post types.
  2. Verify that the search results are relevant and sorted by relevance.
  3. Test the handling of misspelled queries and partial matches.
  4. Confirm that ElasticPress respects WordPress core search settings.
  5. Test searching for content with special characters.

Expected result

Search functionality for posts, pages, and custom post types should work correctly. the search results should be relevant and sorted by relevance. ElasticPress search functionality should respects WordPress core search settings. searching for content with special characters should work correctly


Query Features

Test Steps

  1. Test advanced queries using ElasticSearch query syntax
  2. Verify support for Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT)
  3. Test filtering by custom fields and taxonomies
  4. Check the handling of date-based queries

Expected Result:

Advanced queries using ElasticSearch query should work as expected


Performance

Test basic search functionality for posts, pages, and custom post types

Test steps

  1. Measure search performance for a standard WordPress installation.
  2. Test the plugin's performance with a large dataset of posts and pages.
  3. Verify caching mechanisms to ensure fast response times.
  4. Test the impact on server resources during search queries.

Expected result

The plugin should not significantly degrade website performance.


Autocomplete and Suggestions

Test Steps

  1. Test the accuracy and responsiveness of autocomplete suggestions
  2. Verify that suggestions are based on relevant content.
  3. Test the behavior with partial search terms.

Expected Result:

the accuracy and responsiveness of autocomplete suggestions should be accurate and relevant content.


Synonyms and Stop Words

Test the handling of synonyms in search queries.

Test steps

  1. Test the handling of synonyms in search queries.
  2. Verify that stop words are appropriately handled.
  3. Confirm the ability to customize the synonym and stop word lists

Expected result

The handling of synonyms in search queries should be proper.


Pagination and Sorting

Test Steps

  1. Test pagination for search results.
  2. Verify that sorting options (date, relevance, custom fields) work correctly.
  3. Test different page sizes and ensure accurate pagination.

Expected Result:

Pagination for search results and sorting options (date, relevance, custom fields) work correctly


Faceted Search

Test faceted search with various taxonomies and custom fields.

Test steps

  1. Test faceted search with various taxonomies and custom fields
  2. Verify that facets are displayed correctly in the search results
  3. Test interaction with multiple facets simultaneously

Expected result

faceted search with various taxonomies and custom fields should displayed correctly in the search results


Integration with Popular Plugins

Test Steps

  1. Test compatibility with popular WordPress plugins (WooCommerce, BuddyPress, etc.)
  2. Verify that ElasticPress enhances search features for integrated plugins.
  3. Test scenarios where other plugins may affect ElasticPress functionality.

Expected Result:

Compatibility with popular WordPress plugins (WooCommerce, BuddyPress, etc.) should enhance search features for integrated plugins


Security

Verify that the plugin does not expose sensitive information in search results.

Test steps

  1. Verify that the plugin does not expose sensitive information in search results.
  2. Test for potential security vulnerabilities in search queries.

Expected result

The plugin does not expose sensitive information in search results and potential security vulnerabilities in search queries


Logging and Debugging

Test Steps

  1. Ensure that the plugin provides detailed logging for search queries.
  2. Test debugging features to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

Expected Result:

The plugin should provide detailed logging for search queries.


Compatibility and Upgrades

Test compatibility with different versions of ElasticSearch.

Test steps

  1. Test compatibility with different versions of ElasticSearch.
  2. Verify that the plugin is compatible with the latest WordPress releases.
  3. Test the upgrade process to ensure smooth transitions between plugin versions.

Expected result

This plugin should be compatible with different versions of ElasticSearch, compatible with the latest WordPress releases


Localization

Verify that the plugin supports internationalization and localization.

Test steps

  1. Verify that the plugin supports internationalization and localization.
  2. Test search behavior with different languages and character sets.

Expected result

This plugin should be compatible with different versions of ElasticSearch, compatible with the latest WordPress releases