This chapter explores the concepts and challenges behind testing Web applications, and explores the latest testing techniques and best practices. As our reliance on the Internet grows, the quality and reliability of online resources become critical. Unfortunately, significant research shows that the current approaches to modern Web development are woefully inadequate. It is important that there are processes in place and best practices established to ensure that the development of Web applications can take place with an assurance of quality. In addition to offering an initiation to some of the modern testing methods and tools, the authors hope to motivate readers to consider testing as a multi-purpose tool to be used throughout all stages of development.
