TESTING_CHECKLIST.md

PWA Testing Checklist

Complete checklist for testing the FarmCredit PWA implementation.

Pre-Testing Setup

• Dependencies installed (npm install)
• PWA dependencies installed
• Icons generated (npm run generate-icons)
• Production build successful (npm run build)
• Production server running (npm start)

Service Worker Tests

Registration

• Service worker registers on page load
• Service worker appears in DevTools → Application → Service Workers
• Service worker status shows "activated and running"
• No errors in console during registration

Caching

• Precached assets appear in Cache Storage
• Cache named "farmcredit-v1" exists
• Runtime cache "farmcredit-runtime-v1" created on first navigation
• Static assets cached on first load
• API responses cached after first request

Updates

• Service worker updates when sw.js changes
• Update prompt appears when new version available
• Page reloads correctly after update

Manifest Tests

Metadata

• Manifest loads without errors (DevTools → Application → Manifest)
• Name: "FarmCredit - Decentralized Agricultural Credit"
• Short name: "FarmCredit"
• Description populated correctly
• Start URL: "/"
• Display: "standalone"
• Theme color: "#14B6E7"
• Background color: "#0D0B21"

Icons

• All 8 icon sizes present (72, 96, 128, 144, 152, 192, 384, 512)
• Icons load without 404 errors
• Icons display correctly in manifest preview
• Icons are properly sized and not distorted

Additional Features

• Shortcuts defined correctly
• Categories set appropriately
• Screenshots configured (if added)

Offline Functionality Tests

Basic Offline

• Enable offline mode in DevTools
• Homepage loads from cache
• Navigation works for cached pages
• Static assets load from cache
• No network errors for cached resources

Offline Fallback

• Navigate to uncached route while offline
• Offline page displays correctly
• "Try Again" button works
• "Go to Home" button works
• Offline page is styled correctly

API Caching

• API calls work online
• API responses cached after first call
• Cached API responses served when offline
• Stale data indicated appropriately (if implemented)

Install Prompt Tests

Display

• Install prompt appears on first visit
• Prompt displays at bottom of screen
• Prompt is responsive on mobile viewport
• Prompt has correct styling (Stellar colors)
• Icon displays in prompt

Interaction

• "Install" button works
• App installs successfully
• "Not Now" button dismisses prompt
• Dismissal stored in localStorage
• Prompt doesn't reappear for 7 days after dismissal
• Prompt doesn't appear if already installed

Installation

• App installs to home screen/app drawer
• App icon displays correctly
• App name displays correctly
• App opens in standalone mode (no browser UI)
• App splash screen displays (if supported)

Network Status Tests

Online/Offline Detection

• Status badge appears when going offline
• Badge shows "Offline Mode"
• Badge styled with destructive variant (red)
• Status badge appears when coming back online
• Badge shows "Back Online"
• Badge styled with success variant (green)

Auto-Hide

• Badge auto-hides after 5 seconds
• Animation is smooth
• No console errors during hide

Accessibility

• Status announced to screen readers
• Badge has proper ARIA attributes
• Color contrast meets WCAG AA

Responsive Design Tests

Mobile (< 640px)

• Install prompt full width
• Offline page centered and readable
• Network status badge positioned correctly
• Touch targets minimum 44x44px
• No horizontal scrolling

Tablet (640px - 1024px)

• Install prompt max-width applied
• Layout adjusts appropriately
• All interactive elements accessible

Desktop (> 1024px)

• Install prompt positioned bottom-right
• Max-width constraints applied
• Layout optimized for large screens

Accessibility Tests (WCAG 2.1 AA)

Keyboard Navigation

• Tab through install prompt
• Focus indicators visible
• Enter/Space activates buttons
• Escape dismisses prompt (if implemented)
• Tab order logical

Screen Reader

• All text announced correctly
• Button roles announced
• Status changes announced (aria-live)
• No unlabeled interactive elements
• Semantic HTML used throughout

Color Contrast

• Text meets 4.5:1 ratio (normal text)
• Large text meets 3:1 ratio
• Interactive elements distinguishable
• Focus indicators visible
• No color-only information

Other

• Images have alt text
• Form inputs have labels
• Headings in logical order
• Language attribute set
• Viewport meta tag present

Performance Tests

Lighthouse Audit

• Performance score: 90+
• Accessibility score: 100
• Best Practices score: 100
• SEO score: 100
• PWA score: 100

PWA Checklist (Lighthouse)

• Installable
• PWA optimized
• Works offline
• Configured for custom splash screen
• Sets theme color
• Content sized correctly for viewport
• Has viewport meta tag
• Provides valid apple-touch-icon

Load Times

• First load < 3 seconds
• Cached load < 1 second
• Offline load instant
• Time to Interactive < 5 seconds

TypeScript Tests

Type Safety

• No any types used
• All functions have return types
• All parameters have types
• Event handlers properly typed
• No TypeScript errors in build

Build

• npm run build succeeds
• No type errors
• No unused variables
• Strict mode enabled

Linting Tests

• npm run lint passes
• No ESLint errors
• No ESLint warnings
• Code follows project conventions

Browser Compatibility Tests

Chrome (Desktop)

• Service worker registers
• Install prompt appears
• App installs correctly
• Offline mode works
• Push notifications work (if enabled)

Chrome (Android)

• Service worker registers
• Install prompt appears
• App installs to home screen
• Standalone mode works
• Offline mode works
• Push notifications work (if enabled)

Safari (iOS)

• Service worker registers
• Add to Home Screen works
• App installs to home screen
• Standalone mode works
• Offline mode works
• Apple touch icon displays

Safari (macOS)

• Service worker registers
• Install works
• Offline mode works

Edge

• Service worker registers
• Install prompt appears
• App installs correctly
• Offline mode works

Firefox

• Service worker registers
• Install works
• Offline mode works

Push Notifications Tests (Optional)

Permission

• Permission request appears
• Permission stored correctly
• Denied permission handled gracefully

Subscription

• Subscription created successfully
• Subscription object valid
• Subscription persists across sessions

Notifications

• Notifications display correctly
• Icon displays in notification
• Badge displays in notification
• Actions work correctly
• Click opens app

Security Tests

HTTPS

• App served over HTTPS (production)
• Service worker only registers on HTTPS
• No mixed content warnings

Permissions

• Notification permission requested appropriately
• Permissions can be revoked
• App handles denied permissions

Data

• No sensitive data in cache
• Cache can be cleared
• No data leaks in console

Edge Cases

Network

• Slow 3G connection handled
• Intermittent connection handled
• Connection timeout handled
• Failed requests handled gracefully

Storage

• Cache quota exceeded handled
• Storage cleared by user handled
• Multiple tabs handled correctly

Updates

• Service worker update handled
• Cache version update handled
• Manifest update handled

Documentation Tests

• PWA_SETUP.md complete and accurate
• INSTALLATION.md clear and followable
• README.md updated with PWA info
• Code comments present where needed
• Type definitions documented

Final Checks

• All tests passing
• No console errors
• No console warnings
• Screen recording created
• PR description complete
• Issue linked in PR
• Ready for review

Notes

Use this space to document any issues found during testing:

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Sign-Off

• Tested by: **___**
• Date: **___**
• All critical tests passed
• All blockers resolved
• Ready for production