What is compatibility tests and how are they performed?

Compatibility test is an assessment used to ensure an application is properly work across different browsers, databases, operating system, mobile devices, networks and hardware. 

Types of compatibility tests are

• Hardware compatibility testing
• Network compatibility testing
• Operating system compatibility testing
• Device compatibility testing
• Mobile compatibility testing
• Browser compatibility testing
• Software compatibility testing
• Version compatibility testing

Tools for compatibility testing

BrowserStack - Support Selenium and supports more than 2000 OS and web browsers for testing.

LambdaTest - This tool supports over 200 web browsers and operating systems. It offers inclding automated, live, and visual testing. 

For example, mobile compatibility testing. An application developed is expected to work as designed and reach the maximum audience using different device, operating systems, browsers, and networks. 

Testing for navigation, content and layout, orientation and font and logo etc. BrowserStack helps test mobile compactivity comprehensively over 3000+ device browser combinations. For details, please refer to their website - browserstack.com

Source: Compatibility Testing Guide | Tools, Types & Examples (diffy.website)

How to perform Mobile Compatibility Testing | BrowserStack