Live Testing Checklist - Mobile-First Navigation

Testing Environment

• Application URL: http://localhost:5139
• Framework: ASP.NET Core with Bootstrap 5
• Testing Date: Current
• Status: ✅ Application Running Successfully

Desktop Testing (≥992px)

Navigation Layout

• Brand/Logo Display: Verify WebSpark.ArtSpark logo is visible and properly positioned
• Search Form Visibility: Search form should be visible in navbar on desktop
• Consolidated Dropdown: Single "Menu" dropdown on the right side
• Dropdown Content: Login/Register, Theme Selector, Light/Dark toggle

Functionality Testing

• Search Form: Test search input and submission
• Authentication Dropdown: Test login/register buttons (if not authenticated)
• User Dropdown: Test user menu (if authenticated)
• Theme Switching: Test Bootswatch theme selection
• Light/Dark Mode: Test color mode toggle
• Dropdown Behavior: Test open/close on click and outside click

Tablet Testing (768px - 991px)

Responsive Behavior

• Navigation Collapse: Verify navbar collapses appropriately
• Dropdown Positioning: Ensure dropdown doesn't overflow screen
• Touch Targets: Verify buttons are touch-friendly (≥44px)
• Search Form: Check if search moves to dropdown or remains visible

Mobile Testing (≤767px)

Mobile-First Design

• Hamburger Menu: Verify collapsible navigation toggle
• Consolidated Dropdown: All functionality accessible in mobile dropdown
• Search Integration: Search form should be in dropdown menu
• Touch Interaction: Test all touch targets for mobile usability
• Viewport Scaling: Ensure proper responsive scaling

Mobile-Specific Features

• Fixed Dropdown: Dropdown should be fixed positioned on mobile
• Full-Width Elements: Form elements should be appropriately sized
• Accessibility: Test with screen reader simulation
• Performance: Check for smooth animations and transitions

Cross-Browser Testing

Chrome/Chromium

• Desktop Layout: Test all desktop features
• Mobile Simulation: Use dev tools responsive mode
• Console Errors: Check for JavaScript errors

Firefox

• Desktop Layout: Verify consistent behavior
• Mobile Simulation: Test responsive design tools
• CSS Compatibility: Check for styling issues

Safari/WebKit

• iOS Simulation: Test Safari mobile behavior
• Touch Events: Verify touch interactions
• Webkit-specific: Check for vendor prefix requirements

Accessibility Testing

Keyboard Navigation

• Tab Order: Verify logical tab sequence
• Enter/Space: Test activation of dropdown and buttons
• Escape Key: Test dropdown dismissal
• Focus Indicators: Verify visible focus states

Screen Reader Testing

• ARIA Labels: Test with screen reader simulation
• Semantic Markup: Verify proper heading structure
• Role Attributes: Check button and menu roles
• State Announcements: Test expanded/collapsed states

Theme Integration Testing

Bootswatch Themes

• Theme Loading: Verify themes load correctly
• Navigation Styling: Test with different theme colors
• Contrast: Check readability across themes
• Dark Mode Integration: Test with various themes

Custom Light/Dark Mode

• Mode Persistence: Test localStorage functionality
• Immediate Updates: Verify instant mode switching
• System Preference: Test prefers-color-scheme detection
• Theme Compatibility: Ensure works with Bootswatch themes

Performance Testing

Load Times

• Initial Page Load: Measure navigation render time
• Theme Switching: Test performance of theme changes
• JavaScript Loading: Verify no blocking scripts
• CSS Optimization: Check for render-blocking styles

Mobile Performance

• Touch Response: Test touch event responsiveness
• Animation Smoothness: Verify 60fps animations
• Memory Usage: Monitor for memory leaks
• Network Requests: Minimize unnecessary requests

User Experience Testing

Navigation Flow

• Intuitive Design: Test user discovery of features
• Reduced Clicks: Verify consolidated approach reduces complexity
• Mobile UX: Test thumb-friendly navigation
• Error Handling: Test graceful failure scenarios

Visual Hierarchy

• Clear Grouping: Related items grouped logically
• Consistent Spacing: Proper visual rhythm
• Color Coding: Appropriate use of colors for actions
• Typography: Readable text across all sizes

Regression Testing

Existing Features

• Authentication Flow: Login/logout functionality intact
• Search Functionality: Search works as expected
• Theme System: Original theme switching preserved
• Page Navigation: All links and routes functional

Data Integrity

• User Sessions: Session management unaffected
• Form Submissions: All forms continue to work
• AJAX Requests: Dynamic content loading preserved
• Error Pages: 404/500 pages maintain navigation

Issues Found

Critical Issues

• Blocking Bugs: Issues preventing core functionality

Minor Issues

• Visual Glitches: Non-blocking UI inconsistencies
• Enhancement Opportunities: Areas for improvement

Recommendations

• Optimization Suggestions: Performance improvements
• UX Enhancements: User experience refinements

Testing Completion

Desktop: ⏳ In Progress

Tablet: ⏳ Pending

Mobile: ⏳ Pending

Accessibility: ⏳ Pending

Cross-Browser: ⏳ Pending

Performance: ⏳ Pending

Overall Status: 🔄 Live testing in progress

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Testing checklist for mobile-first navigation implementation on WebSpark.ArtSpark.Demo
Last Updated: Current session