XP to XM Cloud Phase 5: Testing and Validation

This phase typically takes 4-8 weeks and covers comprehensive validation of the migrated site before go-live.

Content Migration Validation

• All content items migrated — Item count matches (XP vs XM Cloud)
• All media items migrated — File count and total size match
• Template inheritance intact — No broken inheritance chains
• Datasource relationships preserved — All rendering datasources exist
• No broken links — Run internal link checker (Sitecore Link Database)
• Workflows preserved — Workflow states match expected (Draft/Published)

Functional Testing

• All pages render correctly — Visual regression testing (use Percy, Chromatic)
• All components function — Interactive elements work (forms, carousels, modals)
• Forms submit successfully — If using Sitecore Forms or third-party
• Search works — If implemented (Sitecore Search, Algolia, etc.)
• Navigation works — Menu structure intact, links work

Performance Testing

• Lighthouse scores meet targets — 100/100/100/100 (Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices, SEO)
• Experience Edge response times — < 100ms globally
• Next.js build time acceptable — < 10 minutes for ISR builds
• Core Web Vitals — LCP < 2.5s, FID < 100ms, CLS < 0.1

Cross-Browser/Device Testing

• Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
• Mobile (iOS, Android)
• Tablet

Content Author UAT (User Acceptance Testing)

• Content editors can log in — XM Cloud CM instance
• Pages editor works — Inline editing, component drag-and-drop
• Publishing works — Publish content to Experience Edge
• Media upload works — Upload new assets
• Workflow works (if applicable) — Approval process functions