Layout Testing

Layout testing

Layout — is the visual design of a web page.

Layout includes:

  • HTML markup
  • CSS styles
  • JS scripts (optional)

Layout Testing focuses on verifying the visual appearance of interface elements and their compliance with the design.

Checklist for layout testing

Code Validity

  • Check HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for errors.
  • Ensure that the code complies with W3C.

Tools: W3C Markup Validator, W3C CSS Validator, DevTools Console.

Content Display

  • Check that all texts, images, and other media elements display correctly.
  • Make sure content is not cut off or overlapped by other elements.

Design Compliance

  • Compare element placement, sizes, colors, spacing, and fonts with the design mockup.

Tools: PerfectPixel.

Navigation

  • Check that all links and buttons work correctly.
  • Ensure menus and navigation elements function properly.

Page Load Speed

  • Evaluate the page load time.
  • Check that images and other resources are optimized for fast loading.

Tools: PageSpeed Insights, DevTools Lighthouse.

Animation and Interactive Elements

  • Verify that animations work correctly and do not cause errors.
  • Ensure interactive elements respond to user actions.

Multi-language Support and Localization

  • Check support for different languages if needed.
  • Ensure text and date formats adapt to different regions.

Cross-browser Compatibility

  • Check the layout in various web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.).
  • Ensure the layout displays correctly in different browser versions.

Tools: Browserling, LambdaTest.

Responsiveness and Adaptive Design

  • Check how the page displays on different devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).
  • Ensure elements adapt to different screen resolutions.

Tools: DevTools Toggle Device Toolbar.

JavaScript Errors in DevTools Console

Errors can occur when running JavaScript code; they appear in the Console.

For example, a user clicks a button, triggering JavaScript code, but the action results in an error.

Check the result of the code after clicking the button:

  1. Open DevTools F12
  2. Go to the Console
DevTools toggle device toolbar
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