Designing QA Testing Framework and Enhancing the Accessibility of the Internet for Elderly People: Socio-Technical Approach

The technical project of the portfolio introduces an easy-to-implement testing framework for GoogleTranslate.com, developed using Selenium and Cucumber tools. This framework is designed to assist quality assurance engineers in testing web-based applications efficiently, focusing on simplicity for those who have no prior experience in automation testing. The project's utility extends to checking website usability and serving as a teaching tool for developing a Java testing framework. In the STS research paper, I explained the major challenges older people face when using the Internet due to their social circumstances. I used a socio-technical framework to analyze past studies about the factors that cause older people to not use the internet efficiently. I revealed that addressing this issue requires more than just creating a user-friendly internet environment and advancing technology. This paper emphasizes the importance of the social aspect in creating a more inclusive and accessible digital environment for older adults.