SayPro Description of the Activity: Testing and Troubleshooting

SayPro Monthly January SCMR-5 SayPro Monthly Monthly Classified Location Based Search: Enable search and filter based on geographic location by SayPro Classified Office under SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR

Objective: The objective of this activity is to conduct comprehensive testing and troubleshooting to ensure the effective functionality of the Location-Based Search feature in the SayPro Monthly Classified Platform. This feature is intended to enable users to search and filter classified ads based on geographic location, which is crucial for improving the relevancy and accuracy of search results for users in different regions. The testing phase will help identify and resolve potential issues prior to the feature’s roll-out to ensure it works seamlessly across all regions.

Steps to Follow:

1. Preparation:
   • Test Environment Setup: Ensure the testing environment is configured to simulate a range of real-world user scenarios. This includes setting up a staging platform that mirrors the live environment in terms of software versions, server configurations, and user profiles.
   • Test Data Creation: Generate and categorize sample classified ads with specific geographic tags. The data should cover a variety of regions, ranging from urban to rural locations, ensuring the search functionality can handle various distances and localities effectively.
2. Testing Procedure:
   • Functional Testing:
     • Verify that the location-based filter can correctly identify and display ads based on user-defined geographic parameters (e.g., zip code, city, region).
     • Ensure that when a user selects a specific region, only relevant ads from that region are displayed.
     • Test multiple search scenarios including keyword-based searches in combination with the geographic filter.
     • Ensure that the geographic search results are updated in real time when the user changes search criteria.
   • Boundary Testing:
     • Conduct tests where the user searches for locations at the edges of the geographic boundaries (e.g., bordering cities, remote areas) to ensure accurate results and that no erroneous data is displayed.
     • Test the system’s ability to handle varying ranges of location data (e.g., a search within 5 miles vs. 100 miles) to confirm that the system responds appropriately.
   • Cross-Browser and Cross-Device Testing:
     • Test the location-based search feature across different web browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and devices (e.g., mobile, tablet, desktop) to ensure uniformity in user experience and functionality.
     • Confirm that geolocation services function correctly on mobile devices and allow users to automatically detect their location for more precise searches.
3. Troubleshooting:
   • Geographic Data Accuracy:
     • Ensure that location data (latitude/longitude, city names, postal codes) used in the search feature is accurate and consistent. Resolve discrepancies between user-entered locations and database records.
     • Check for any issues in retrieving user location data, especially when integrating third-party geolocation services (e.g., Google Maps API).
   • Performance Testing:
     • Conduct load testing to assess how the search feature performs under heavy traffic and whether the location-based search functionality slows down or crashes under such conditions.
     • Check for delays in search result retrieval when filtering based on location, especially with a large volume of classified ads.
   • Error Handling:
     • Ensure that the system appropriately handles errors such as invalid location input or when no results are found for a specified geographic search.
     • Test how the system behaves when location data is unavailable or incorrect, ensuring users receive helpful feedback (e.g., “No results found in your area” or “Unable to detect location”).
4. User Acceptance Testing (UAT):
   • Once the internal testing and troubleshooting are complete, conduct user acceptance testing with a group of target users from different geographic regions.
   • Collect feedback on the ease of use, accuracy, and relevance of the location-based search results.
   • Adjust the system based on user feedback to enhance usability and functionality.
5. Documentation and Reporting:
   • Document all test results, including test cases, errors found, and actions taken to resolve issues.
   • Create a final report summarizing the testing process, identified bugs, their fixes, and any recommendations for improvements.
   • Provide feedback to the development team on areas of improvement for future updates of the location-based search feature.
6. Final Review:
   • After addressing any issues from the testing and troubleshooting phases, conduct a final review of the system to ensure the feature is ready for full-scale deployment.
   • Confirm that the system meets the geographic location filtering requirements as outlined in the SayPro Monthly January SCMR-5 objectives under the SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR framework.

Expected Outcome: By the end of this activity, the Location-Based Search feature should be fully functional, providing accurate and relevant results based on geographic location across all regions. The feature should be optimized for performance, compatibility, and user experience, ensuring a smooth and seamless rollout.