Moodle testing

Today, I’ll tell you how Frenchie Limouzi install the beta version of Moodle 2.7

When I read the tweet Helen

I just immediately wanted to participate in this experience.

It must be said that the test plans are some fundamental things in the quality of a project process. I emphasize this point with my students last year ( I teach project management and agile methods , especially Scrum in CS2i Limoges )

Did you know that the HQ uses the scrum method to produce the development of Moodle ? No?

So take a good look at of Michael de Raadt( I still thank you for agreeing to complete this educational video . It is true that Australia is less convenient for French

In short, to participate in tests I need a Moodle 2.7. Softaculus Usually I use to manage my installations on my shared servers .But then I’ll have to do it myself !

I tell you right now : I am not an expert in computer technology but everything is explained on Moodle.org

Already check if I have what it takes to run 2.7

Nothing like a chek -list to not forget anything :

• A domain name : my – site.fr = OK

• MySQL 5.5.31 : OK ( system database )
• PHP 5.4.4 : OK ( the programming language used by moodle )
• Firefox: OK (my browser)
• Filezilla : OK ( tool to download on my server )
• WinRar : OK ( tool to unzip the zip file.)

• Preparing the server :
  • creating a database = OK ( cPanel is useful for!)
  • creating folder /moodledata to the server root = OK

• Moodle installation on the server:
  • I downloaded the moodle-latest.zip file on the desktop of my computer
  • I decompress in a folder / moodle-latest (right click) on my desk
  • I copy the folder /moodle in folder /html_public in the server
  • I have time to make me a coffee and enjoy

• Launch moodle 2.7
  • in the address bar of my browser : http://moodle.mon-site.fr/install.php
  • I answer some questions like :
    • what is the name of the database
    • what is the data directory
    • etc …
  • It’s over : the 2.7 version of Moodle is installed !

I am now able to start testing and you too right ?

For the tests to be done must go to the Moodle Tracker

This is the Australian Jira software that is used for managing bugs and also this is a great tool for scrum master but that’s another story ….

I’m off to test and I will speak in another adventure Frenchie Limouzi

Thanks to Peter K.Pierre K.