Localisation Testing using UI automation by Sunil Sharma

1. Localization Testing
using
UI Automation

2. Agenda
• Introduction
• Advantages
• Challenges
• Best Practices
• Tools and technologies used
• Test cases
• Framework Flow chart
• Demo

3. Introduction
• Localization testing is an essential aspect of software testing that
ensures the smooth functioning and adaptability of applications across
various languages and cultures.
• Localization testing is a non-functional form of testing. That’s why it is
used to test the user interface, strings ,date & time, calendars,
currency format, and other elements that are region or locale-specific.

4. Advantages of Localization Testing
Improved User
Experience:
By localizing a
product, users in
different regions will be
able to use it more
effectively, as it will be
adapted to their
language and cultural
preferences.
Increased Market Reach:
Localizing a product allows
it to reach a wider audience
in different regions,
increasing its potential
market share.
Competitive Advantage:
A localized product can
give a company a
competitive advantage over
competitors who do not
offer localized products in
certain regions.

5. Challenges in Localization Testing
Language-specific Challenges
Linguistic variations can be major
hurdles during localization testing.
Technical Challenges
Handling date and time formats,
currency conversions, complex UI
elements, and other technical
aspects presents challenges in
localization testing.

6. Best Practices for Localization Testing
Test Environment
Setup
Create a robust testing
environment with localized
operating systems,
keyboards, time zones, and
language packs.
Test Case Creation
and Execution
Develop comprehensive test
cases covering all aspects of
localization, including UI,
content, language-specific
functionality
Bug Reporting and
Tracking
Review testing results to
efficiently manage and
resolve localization
bug/issues throughout the
testing process.

7. Tools and Technologies for
Localization Testing
1 Selenium and Java
Selenium is an open-source and a portable automated
software testing tool for testing web applications. Selenium
with Java is used in handling multilingual websites, testing
localized content, and validating language-specific UI
elements.
2 Other Tools and Technologies
Maven and TestNG

8. Test Cases
1 Verify Cart Button Label
Verify the Cart button label in Home Page.
2 Verify Mobile Search Result Label
Search mobile from search bar in Home page and Verify the search result label
3 Sign In Email Label Test
Click on Sing in button in Home page and Verify the email text box label in Sign in page

9. High Level Flow Chart

12. In summary, localization testing using UI automation
empowers businesses to deliver software products that
excel in global markets. With impeccable
functionality, linguistic accuracy, and cultural
sensitivity, the success of international applications is
assured.