Globalization testing
Globalization testing is performed to make sure that the software application supports various languages along with multiple features. In a globalized product, a code is separated from the messages or information. By using globalization testing, we can enable the software to be used with different languages without redesigning the complete software. It mainly emphasizes users as the generic user base. The globalization testing will help us identify the potential issues and bugs in the software, preventing its expected performance. It verifies all the functionality of the software product with the help of all the possible international inputs. While executing the globalization testing, the test engineer assumes that the software product is being tested and used across the world. The globalization testing validates the different currency formats such as an address, mobile number formats are maintained by the software application. It helps to separate the test engineer from translators and engineers and ensure a detailed and independent approach. Globalization testing takes comparatively time to implement the tests. In globalization testing, we have formalized bug reporting.
For example, www.google.com supports many languages, and people from different countries can access it; therefore, it is a globalized product.
Localization Testing
The localization testing is performed to verify that the software application supports a precise kind of language which can be used only in a specific region. The localized product is not required in localization testing. It mainly emphasizes a small group of users in a given culture or locale. The localization testing will help us to detect typographical errors. The localization testing will help us to verify all application resources. While executing the localization testing, the test engineer assumes that the software product is being tested and going to be used by a certain group of users in a particular locality. The localization testing validates that the particular address format, currency format, and mobile number format are working fine or not. It helps to diminish the time for testing; subsequently, it’s done just on locale. Localization testing will take less time to implement tests.The localization testing helps us to decreases overall testing and support costs.
For example, QQ.com supports only the Chinese language, which can be accessed only by a few countries.