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Looking for testers for the new Boards.ie

  • 07-07-2015 03:44PM
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    Howdy folks.

    We've gotten to the point where we want to do some beta testing with maybe 100 people on the new site. So far, we have the home page, forumview (the standard page you see when you load a forum) and threadview (standard page for a thread) sorted, they're the bulk of functionality for the average visitor and member. UserCP, PMs, Moderation, etc aren't featuring at the moment.

    What we'd like is to get a selection of people to help us test features and functionality. It would be very useful to us to get people who are technically savvy too at this early stage, it'll save a lot of time if we're speaking the same language when discussing any issues you're having - but this isn't an absolute requirement. We'd also like to get a mix of mobile and desktop users to make sure we're covering all bases (you'll all be served the same pages, but the responsive design needs to be tested too, hence a mix of big and small screens). The reason I'm coming here is because I'm reasonably confident this community should understand what we're up to with this and what's useful information for us when feeding back any issues or suggestions.

    The testing will involve us adding a flag to your account that will let you switch the Beta on and off via a Cookie setting link down on the bottom of the page just like the current Full Site/Touch Site functionality, so you won't be stuck with it unable to do anything it is you'd normally do.

    If you're interested in helping out, stick a post below and I'll come back to you and get some particulars.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,812 brevity
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    I'll help out. I'm a .Net Dev so familiar with the procedure. Use Chrome on an Android phone and Safari on the Mac at home.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,991 Ziycon
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    I'm sure I can spare a bit of time considering the amount of time I float around here :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,716 irishgeo
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    glad to help out, i have IT background as well.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85 saggart26
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    I can help out as well....work in IT


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,110 Skrynesaver
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    Sure why not...


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 SSeanSS
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    yeah sure, work in IT too


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 Seridisand
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    I can take a bash at it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,519 GalwayGrrrrrl
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    I can help. No great IT knowledge but am on my iPhone half the day!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,178 bajer101
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    I can help. I work in IT and mainly use the desktop client.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,360 Dravokivich
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    I'll be up for a bit of that. I regularly access boards from a Laptop / Computer connected to TV / Phone. So I see it from various perspectives.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 455 diarmuid05
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    I can help out


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,024 28064212
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    I'd be interested

    Boardsie Enhancement Suite - a browser extension to make using Boards on desktop a better experience (includes full-width display, keyboard shortcuts, dark mode, and more). Now available through your browser's extension store.

    Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/boardsie-enhancement-suite/

    Chrome/Edge/Opera: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/boardsie-enhancement-suit/bbgnmnfagihoohjkofdnofcfmkpdmmce



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 746 Mightydrumming
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    I'm up for it! Desktop client here :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,756 lawred2
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    I'm a web dev... could offer some help


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,009 wnolan1992
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    I'd be more than willing if y'need me. :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 433 MaggotBrain
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    Sign me up.

    Web developer. Mac, Windows, iPhone. Safari + Chrome. Use boards a lot.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 133 powerstar
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    I will help out. I work as tester.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,299 F34
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    I can help out give me something to do in work lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,494 kayos
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    I've worked all my life in Software and do not know of this Testing activity you speak of.

    Isn't that what users in the production environment are for?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85 saggart26
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    Its pre-release testing, usually done after unit and system testing.


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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,857 Kimbot
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    Dav, sign me up :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,324 chrislad
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    I can help also.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 920 Bored_lad
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    I can help don't actually work in software dev or testing but would be technically minded and use boards on a Nexus 5 daily. So would be able to help with the mobile testing.


  • Posts: 50,630 [Deleted User]
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    I'm scared of change, but this might be a good time to get used to not using the old skin....

    Also work in IT, use Chrome/IE in work, Chrome/Safari at home, Full site in Chrome on my phone.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,463 Celly Smunt
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    I can help


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,678 frozenfrozen
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    I'll do it too. 2560 x 1440 so I'll get that end of the responsive layout.. I post by pressing alt + s, so I'm effectively a professional boards user


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,482 Hollister11
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    I'll help out. I have just finished first year of a computing course.


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,643 Graham
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    I'll help out. Tech savvy and access boards through a collection of devices.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,969 hardCopy
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    I'm happy to enrole


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,494 kayos
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    saggart26 wrote: »
    Its pre-release testing, usually done after unit and system testing.

    Oh don't worry I'm well aware of the different stages of testing. Dav knows this well, and also knows not to try rope me into testing :D


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