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Introduction
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Blackboard™ Enabled Compatibility Program Introduction Welcome to the Blackboard Enabled Compatibility Program, designed to test System Extensions running on the Blackboard e-Education platform. This program is designed to provide vendors and developers assurance that their System Extension meets compatibility, usability, and quality standards set by Blackboard, Inc. Through this new program, developers submit their System Extension to be tested for compatibility with the Blackboard platform. All tests that are executed are clearly documented in the Blackboard Enabled Compatibility Program Developer Guide. The purpose of the Guide is to provide the Blackboard Building Blocks developer with detailed information about the compatibility process and the specific tests to be executed. All tests executed as part of the compatibility program are documented in the Developer Guide and are available for download. The Test Information section of the Guide includes a summary of each test as well as a detailed description to assist you with your pre-testing prior to submission of your System Extension. To contribute to successful compatibility test results, we highly encourage developers to execute the tests prior to program submission. Product Quality Partners, Inc. is an independent software testing company chosen by Blackboard, Inc. to execute the Blackboard Enabled Compatibility Program. All program specifics, including processes, test design, and program design, have been approved and are enforced by Blackboard Inc. We look forward to contributing to your System Extension's success and working with you as part of the Blackboard Enabled Compatibility Program.
The Blackboard Enabled Compatibility Program is designed to allow system administrators and developers the mechanism to ensure their System Extension meets the high quality standard of operation and consistent user interface defined by Blackboard Inc. The purpose of the testing is to verify that the System Extension is appropriately integrated with the Blackboard platform, successfully performs core functionality as designed, provides appropriate and helpful messages to the user under error or stressed conditions, is well documented for installation, administration and general use, and is compatible with supported Blackboard operating systems and browsers. System Extensions that have successfully completed the Blackboard Enabled Compatibility Program may be awarded the "Blackboard Enabled" logo, which signifies the System Extension built to connect a specific version of Blackboard to a specific version of the third party software has passed a set of compatibility tests defined by Blackboard Inc. System Extension certification contributes to Blackboard's tradition of setting the standard for e-Education. The logo is not a Full Product Quality Assurance guarantee from Product Quality Partners, Inc.
The Blackboard Enabled Compatibility Program is designed to:
Several program benefits include:
For information regarding the Blackboard Building Blocks Developer Network (BbDN), please visit the Blackboard Building Blocks site. How Does Quality Partners Add Value to the Program? Combined with
an efficient test lab setup, continual customized internal training
and efficient test processes, Quality Partners test engineers have
extensive experience in enterprise software products, web-enabled
applications, embedded systems, and test engineering. Quality Partners
has over six years experience with customizing, implementing and
maintaining special programs for our partners. We have developed
over 15 programs since 1996. As part of the application submission
we will communicate with each developer via email on a regular basis
throughout the test cycle to provide proactive updates on test progress
and any issues that arise. QP's support of the program translates
into quality testing and proactive reporting for the Blackboard
Building Blocks Developer Community. Your success is our success! Product Quality
Partners, Inc. is pleased to be selected as a Blackboard Enabled Compatibility
Program test lab. Note: Passing certification testing does not represent any type of Quality Assurance seal from Product Quality Partners, Inc
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