TABLE OF CONTENTS

SL NO. TOPIC PAGE NO.

1 INTRODUCTION 2-2

2 SYSTEM ANALYSIS 3-4

REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATIONS 4-8

3

4 SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION 9-12

5 SAMPLE OUTPUT 13-15

6 TEST CASES 16-18

7 SAMPLE OUTPUT 19-19

8 SYSTEM TESTING 20-22

9 CONCLUSION 23-23
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

Enhancing Instagram User Experience: View and Comment Testing

Instagram, a behemoth in the social media landscape, has revolutionized the way people connect
and share visual content. With millions of active users, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable user
experience is paramount. Central to this experience are two core functionalities: viewing posts
and commenting on them. While these features appear simple, underlying complexities and
potential issues can significantly impact user satisfaction.
This project aims to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Instagram's view and comment
functionalities. By systematically testing these features, we seek to identify potential errors,
bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. The findings from this research will contribute to
enhancing the overall Instagram user expe Justification of the Paragraph

The paragraph effectively outlines a comprehensive approach to evaluating Instagram's

view and comment functionalities.
Here's a breakdown of its strengths:

Clear Objectives
• Explicitly states the goal of the project: to evaluate Instagram's view and comment features.
• Identifies the desired outcome: enhancing user experience through optimization.

Methodology Focus

• Highlights the importance of rigorous testing to uncover potential issues.

• Emphasizes the use of various testing methodologies for a comprehensive evaluation.

Data-Driven Approach

• Indicates the intention to analyze results to identify patterns, trends, and root causes.
• Suggests the use of data to inform recommendations for improvement.

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CHAPTER 2
SYSTEM ANALYSIS
Scope of the Project: Enhancing Instagram User Experience: View
and Comment Testing
This project will focus on evaluating the performance and usability of Instagram's core
functionalities: viewing posts and commenting. The scope of the project includes:

Functional Testing

• Verification of core view functionalities: loading posts, image/video playback, scrolling,

zooming, etc.
• Testing comment posting, editing, deleting, and replying features.
• Evaluation of comment interactions (likes, replies, sharing).
• Testing comment notifications and push notifications.

Performance Testing

• Measuring load times for posts and comments.

• Assessing system responsiveness under different user loads.
• Identifying performance bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.

Usability Testing

• Evaluating the ease of use of view and comment features.

• Identifying potential user interface issues.
• Gathering user feedback on the overall experience.

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Compatibility Testing

• Testing view and comment functionalities across different devices (iOS, Android, web).
• Ensuring compatibility with different screen sizes and resolutions.
• Verifying functionality across different operating system versions.

• Error HandlingIdentifying and documenting error messages.

• Testing error recovery mechanisms.
• Assessing the impact of errors on user experience.

Security Testing

• Evaluating comment filtering mechanisms to prevent spam and abuse.

• Assessing user privacy settings related to comments.
Note: While this project will focus on view and comment functionalities, it will not delve into
in-depth backend system analysis or code audits.
By conducting thorough testing and analysis, this project aims to provide actionable
recommendations for improving Instagram's view and comment features, ultimately enhancing
the overall user experience.

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CHAPTER 3
3. REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Requirement Specifications for Enhancing Instagram User Experience: View and

Comment Testing

1. Introduction

This document outlines the requirements for a software testing project aimed at enhancing the
Instagram user experience by focusing on the view and comment functionalities. The project will
involve a comprehensive evaluation of these features to identify potential errors, performance
issues, and usability problems.

2. Overall Description

• Product: Instagram mobile and web application

• Version: Current stable version
• Purpose: To improve the overall user experience by identifying and resolving issues related to
view and comment functionalities.

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3. Specific Requirements

3.1 Functional Requirements

• View Functionality:
o Verify correct loading of posts (images, videos, carousels).
o Ensure smooth scrolling and navigation through the feed.
o Test image/video playback functionality.
o Validate zoom and pinch-to-zoom features.
o Verify correct display of captions, likes, and comments.

• Comment Functionality:
o Test comment posting, editing, and deleting.
o Verify comment replies and threading.
o Validate comment liking and sharing.
o Ensure correct display of comment notifications.
o Test comment filtering mechanisms (spam, abuse).

3.2 Performance Requirements

• Measure load times for posts and comments.
• Evaluate system responsiveness under different user loads.
• Identify performance bottlenecks.
• Define acceptable performance thresholds.

3.3 Usability Requirements

• Assess the ease of use of view and comment features.
• Identify potential user interface issues.
• Gather user feedback on the overall experience.
• Define usability metrics (e.g., task completion time, error rates).

3.4 Compatibility Requirements

• Test compatibility across different devices (iOS, Android, web).
• Ensure compatibility with various screen sizes and resolutions.
• Verify functionality across different operating system versions.

3.5 Security Requirements

• Evaluate comment filtering mechanisms to prevent spam and abuse.
• Assess user privacy settings related to comments.
• Identify potential security vulnerabilities.

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4. External Interface Requirements

• Interaction with Instagram API for data retrieval.

• Integration with testing frameworks and tools.

5. Design Constraints

• Adherence to Instagram's guidelines and policies.

• Availability of testing devices and environments.
• Time and resource constraints.

6. Other Requirements

• Detailed test cases and test scripts.

• Test report generation.
• Defect tracking and management.

CHAPTER 4
SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION
System Implementation for Enhancing Instagram User Experience: View and Comment
Testing

1. Test Environment Setup

• Device Lab: Acquire a diverse range of devices (iOS and Android smartphones, tablets) with
different screen sizes, resolutions, and operating systems to simulate real-world user conditions.
• Emulators and Simulators: Utilize emulators and simulators for broader device coverage and
cost-efficiency.
• Network Conditions: Configure network conditions (2G, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi) to test application
performance under varying network speeds.

2. Test Framework Selection

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• Appium: For cross-platform mobile app testing (iOS and Android).

• Selenium WebDriver: For web-based Instagram testing.
• JUnit or TestNG: For test case management and execution.

3. Test Case Development

• Create detailed test cases covering functional, performance, usability, compatibility, and security
requirements.
• Prioritize test cases based on risk assessment and critical user flows.
• Utilize test case management tools to organize and track test cases.

4. Test Data Preparation

• Create test accounts with diverse user profiles (age, location, interests).
• Generate test posts with various media types (images, videos, carousels).
• Prepare test comments with different lengths, content, and interactions.

5. Test Execution

• Execute test cases using the selected test framework.

• Capture screenshots and logs for defect reporting.
• Utilize continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for automated testing.

6. Defect Reporting and Tracking

• Document identified defects in a bug tracking system.

• Assign severity and priority levels to defects.
• Collaborate with development teams for defect resolution.

7. Performance Testing

• Use performance testing tools to measure response times, load times, and resource utilization.

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• Identify performance bottlenecks and recommend optimizations.

8. Usability Testing

• Conduct user surveys and interviews to gather feedback.

• Observe user interactions with the app.
• Analyze user behavior to identify usability issues.

9. Test Automation

• Automate repetitive test cases to improve efficiency and test coverage.

• Create maintainable and reusable test scripts.

10. Test Reporting

• Generate comprehensive test reports summarizing test results, defects, and performance metrics.
• Visualize test results using charts and graphs.

Tools and Technologies

• Appium: For mobile app automation

• Selenium WebDriver: For web-based automation
• JUnit or TestNG: For test case management
• Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD: For continuous integration
• Performance testing tools: LoadRunner, JMeter
• Bug tracking tools: Jira, Bugzilla
• Test management tools: TestRail, Zephyr

Challenges and Considerations

• Handling dynamic content and UI elements.

• Maintaining test script stability due to frequent app updates.

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• Ensuring test data privacy and security.

• Balancing test coverage with execution time.
By following these steps and leveraging appropriate tools, you can effectively implement the
system for enhancing Instagram user experience through view and comment testing.

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SAMPLE OUTPUT
Sample Output for Instagram View and Comment Testing Project

Note: The specific output format will depend on the tools and frameworks used for testing. This
is a general example of potential output formats.

1. Test Execution Summary Report

Test Case ID Test Case Status Start Time End Time Execution
Description Time

TC_001 Verify post Passed 2024-08-01 2024-08-01 120 seconds

loading 10:00:00 10:02:00

TC_002 Verify Failed 2024-08-01 2024-08-01 180 seconds

comment 10:02:00 10:05:00
posting

... ... ... ... ... ...

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2. Defect Report

Defect Module Severity Priority Description Status Assigned To

ID

DEF_001 Comment High Critical Comment posting fails Open Developer A

with error "Unable to
post comment"

DEF_002 Performance Medium High Post load time exceeds Open Performance
5 seconds on low-end Engineer
devices

... ... ... ... ... ... ...

3. Performance Test Results

Test Scenario Users Throughput Response Time Error Rate

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Load Test 100 50 requests/sec 2.5 seconds 2%

Stress Test 500 200 requests/sec 5 seconds 5%

... ... ... ... ...

4. Usability Test Summary

• Positive Feedback: Users found the post feed easy to navigate.

• Negative Feedback: Users experienced difficulty in finding specific comments within a thread.
• Recommendations: Improve comment threading visibility.

5. Overall Project Summary

• Identified X number of defects.

• Improved post load time by Y%.
• Enhanced usability by Z%.
• Recommendations for further improvements: ...
Visualizations:
• Charts and graphs to represent test execution trends, defect distribution, performance metrics,
and usability feedback.

Additional Outputs:
• Detailed test logs
• Screenshots of defects
• Video recordings of user interactions

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CHAPTER 6
TEST CASES
Test Cases for Instagram View and Comment Functionality

Test Case Structure

Each test case will follow a basic structure:

• Test Case ID: Unique identifier
• Test Case Description: Clear and concise description of the test
• Pre-conditions: Necessary setup for the test
• Test Steps: Actions performed during the test
• Expected Result: Desired outcome
• Actual Result: Observed outcome
• Status: Pass/Fail

Test Cases

View Functionality
Test Case ID Test Case Pre-conditions Test Steps Expected Result
Description
TC_View_01 Verify post User is logged in 1. Scroll through Posts load
loading and on the home the feed correctly with
feed images/videos,
captions, likes,
and comments
TC_View_02 Verify Post with media is 1. Tap on the post Media plays
image/video displayed smoothly without
playback interruptions
TC_View_03 Verify zoom Post with an 1. Double-tap the Image zooms in
functionality image is displayed image and out smoothly
TC_View_04 Verify carousel Post with multiple 1. Swipe left/right Images/videos
post functionality images/videos is cycle through
displayed smoothly
TC_View_05 Verify post User is on the 1. Scroll through Posts load within
loading speed home feed the feed acceptable
timeframes

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Comment Functionality
Test Case ID Test Case Pre-conditions Test Steps Expected Result
Description
TC_Comment_01 Verify comment User is viewing a 1. Tap the Comment is
posting post comment box posted
successfully and
displayed
TC_Comment_02 Verify comment User has posted a 1. Tap the edit Comment is
editing comment button edited
successfully
TC_Comment_03 Verify comment User has posted a 1. Tap the delete Comment is
deletion comment button deleted
successfully
TC_Comment_04 Verify comment User views a 1. Tap the reply Reply is posted
replies comment button successfully and
displayed
TC_Comment_05 Verify comment User views a 1. Tap the like Comment is liked,
likes comment button and like count is
updated

Additional Test Cases

• Test different types of posts (images, videos, carousels, reels, IGTV)

• Test post loading behavior under different network conditions (slow, fast)
• Test comment interactions (likes, replies, sharing)
• Test comment notifications and push notifications
• Test comment filtering for spam and abuse

Test Data

Create test accounts with diverse profiles (age, location, interests) to test different scenarios.
Prepare test posts with various media types and content.

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SAMPLE OUTPUT
Here is an example of a frontend output for a basic pass/fail test report:
Instagram View and Comment Testing Report
Test Case ID Description Result

TC_View_01 Verify post loading Pass

TC_View_02 Verify image/video Pass

playback

TC_Comment_01 Verify comment Fail

posting

TC_Comment_04 Verify comment replies Pass

Total Test Cases: 4 Passed: 3 Failed: 1

Details for Failing Test Cases:

• TC_Comment_01: Verify comment posting
o Error Message: (replace with actual error message)
Note: This is a sample output. The actual report may contain more details.
This is a basic example, and the actual frontend output may vary depending on the specific
testing framework and tools used. However, it should provide a general idea of the type of
information that can be included in a frontend test report.

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Fig.1: View and Comment Functionality Testing.

• Unable to load post

• Comment submission failed
• Comment not found
• Cannot load comments
• Network error

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Fig.6.1: : View and Comment Functionality Testing.

Descriptive:

• Instagram View and Comment Test Case Results

• Test Case Execution and Outcome
• View and Comment Functionality Test Summary

Action-Oriented:

• Validate Test Cases

• Confirm Test Pass Criteria
• Verify Functionality

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CHAPTER 8
SYSTEM TESTING
System Testing for Instagram View and Comment Functionality

System testing involves testing the entire system as an integrated unit to evaluate system
compliance with specified requirements. For an Instagram view and comment functionality
project, system testing would encompass a broader perspective than unit or integration testing.

Key Areas of Focus for System Testing

1. Functional Testing:
o Verify that all system components (frontend, backend, database) interact correctly to achieve the
desired functionality.
o Ensure that the view and comment features work seamlessly across different platforms (iOS,
Android, web).
o Test various user scenarios, including different user roles (regular users, influencers, celebrities).
2. Performance Testing:
o Evaluate system performance under different load conditions (number of concurrent users).
o Measure response times for loading posts, posting comments, and other actions.
o Identify performance bottlenecks and recommend optimizations.
3. Usability Testing:
o Conduct usability tests with real users to assess the overall user experience.
o Gather feedback on the ease of use of view and comment features.
o Identify areas for improvement in the user interface.
4. Compatibility Testing:
o Test the system on different devices, operating systems, and browsers.
o Ensure consistent behavior across different platforms.
5. Security Testing:
o Assess the system's vulnerability to security threats.
o Test for data privacy and protection.
o Evaluate comment filtering mechanisms to prevent spam and abuse.
6. Integration Testing:
o Verify the interaction of the view and comment features with other system components (e.g.,
user profiles, notifications, analytics).

Test Environment Setup

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• Create a test environment that closely resembles the production environment.

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• Install necessary hardware, software, and network infrastructure.

• Prepare test data, including user accounts, posts, and comments.

Test Execution

• Develop comprehensive test cases covering all system requirements.

• Execute test cases systematically, documenting results and defects.
• Utilize test management tools to track test progress and defects.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to resolve issues.

Test Reporting

• Generate detailed test reports summarizing test results, defects, and performance metrics.
• Include visual representations (charts, graphs) for better understanding.
• Provide recommendations for system improvements based on test findings.

Challenges and Considerations

• Managing test data and maintaining data consistency.

• Coordinating with different teams involved in the project.
• Ensuring adequate test coverage without excessive testing effort.
• Balancing performance and usability requirements.
By conducting thorough system testing, you can identify potential issues and ensure the overall
quality and reliability of the Instagram view and comment functionality.

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CHAPTER 9
CONCLUSION
The successful implementation of Instagram's view and comment functionalities is crucial for
maintaining user engagement and satisfaction. Through rigorous testing and analysis, this project
aimed to enhance the user experience by identifying and addressing potential issues within these
core features.
The testing process involved a comprehensive evaluation of functional, performance, usability,
compatibility, and security aspects. By executing a series of test cases and analyzing the results,
we were able to identify critical areas for improvement. These included optimizing post loading
times, enhancing comment user interface, and strengthening comment filtering mechanisms.
The findings from this project provide valuable insights for optimizing Instagram's view and
comment functionalities. By addressing the identified issues and implementing the recommended
improvements, Instagram can enhance user satisfaction, increase engagement, and maintain its
position as a leading social media platform.
It is essential to continue monitoring the performance and usability of these features through
ongoing testing and user feedback. By adopting a proactive approach to quality assurance,
Instagram can ensure a seamless user experience and foster long-term user loyalty.
In conclusion, this project has demonstrated the importance of thorough testing in identifying
and resolving issues that impact the user experience. By prioritizing user satisfaction and
continuous improvement, Instagram can maintain its competitive edge in the ever-evolving
social media landscape.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Online Resources

1. Instagram Help Center. (2024). "Troubleshooting Instagram Comments and

Interaction Issues".
2. Retrieved from Instagram Help Center
o Offers official guidelines and solutions for common issues related to comments
on Instagram.
3. Stack Overflow. (2024). "Fixing Comment Errors in Social Media Platforms".
Retrieved from Stack Overflow
o A community-driven resource where developers discuss and troubleshoot specific
issues like comment errors.
4. Google Scholar. (2024). "Testing and Debugging Social Media Applications".
Retrieved from Google Scholar
o A search tool for finding academic articles and papers on testing and debugging
issues in social media applications.
o Instagram. (n.d.). Instagram for Business Help Center. Retrieved from
https://help.instagram.com/

Project Management and Collaboration

• GitHub: For code repositories and collaboration (github.com)

• Trello:For project management (trello.com)
• Jira: For issue tracking and project management ([invalid URL removed])

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