Tips for testing a Flash-based interface

Tips for testing a Flash-based interface

Many people assume that testing a Flash-based interface is simply a matter of applying the same techniques and success criteria they are accustomed to for HTML interfaces. This often results in an interface that works exactly as expected during testing but exhibits buggy behavior when accessed by real-world users.

This article presents four best practices you should follow when testing a Flash-based interface and describes the issues these best practices are designed to expose. If you follow these guidelines faithfully, you can ensure your Flash-based interfaces perform consistently and provide a better user experience for your visitors.