a 5 minute guide to delivering flawless mobile apps
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Scale up the performance and functioning of mobile applications by implementing dedicated mobile test automation practices with thoughtful planning and strategizing.TRANSCRIPT
A 5-Minute Guide
to Delivering Flawless Mobile
Apps
Specially for Mobile Testers
A 5-Minute Guide
to Delivering Flawless Mobile
Apps
Evolution of Mobile Phone Usage
Feature Phone – a simple communication device
Evolution of Mobile Phone Usage
Smart Phone – a multi-purpose gadget
Reason???
Increasing development of Mobile Applications for Android, iOS, Windows and Blackberry platforms
Some Statistics About Mobile Apps
Total Number of Apps in App Stores
905,000
850,000
220,000130,000
iPhone Android Windows Blackberry
Total App Downloads
27000000000
29000000000
41000000002400000000
iPhone Android Windows Blackberry
Interesting Facts about Mobile Apps…
Users spend 86% of time on Native Apps of the total time spend on mobile – Flurry Research, April 2014
There are over 450,000 mobile apps installed in over 1.3 billion devices worldwide - Flurry Research, April 2014
By 2015, 80% of application development will be for smartphones & tablets – Gartner Research
The number of mobile app users will reach to 4.4 billion by 2017 and will generate revenue of $63.5 billion – Portio Research, 2012
Increasing Mobile Apps = More Competition
The increasing adoption and popularity of mobile apps compel more companies to develop mobile apps. This means more competition.
Time to Deliver Quality Apps
Explosion of Mobile Apps
Increasing competition triggers the need to stay ahead of the curve with quality deliverables.
Challenges in Developing Quality Mobile Apps
Variety Of Handsets
Myriads Of Screen Sizes
Different Screen Resolutions
Orientation Dynamics
Different Operating Systems
This increases Customer Opt-out
What is Customer Opt-out?
Apps used once and eventually deleted by users.
What is Customer Opt-out?
According to a survey conducted by Compuware and Mobilewalla, 80%-90% of apps are used once and eventually deleted by users.
The same survey by Mobilewalla also revealed reasons for Customer Opt-outs
Reasons for Customer Opt-outs
Applications crash or display errors after download – 62% of users reported
Reasons for Customer Opt-outs
The downloaded applications run slow - 47% of users reported
Reasons for Customer Opt-outs
Applications do not launch after download – 40% of users reported
Reasons for Customer Opt-outs
Applications do not function as expected - 37% users reported
If your application falls into any of the above four spaces, then it is tough to survive in the market and meet the desired business goals.
How to ensure flawless mobile apps
AnswerMobile App Testing
Why Mobile App Testing
Mobile app testing ensures usability, scalability, quality, performance and security of mobile apps which is the key to let your apps soar high in the marketplace with excellent ratings.
But, it is difficult to conduct mobile app testing because…
There are frequent feature enhancements, version, and OS upgrades requiring continuous regression testing cycles
Maintenance
UpgradeTest
Common challenges of performing mobile app testing
There are a variety of mobile operating systems. An app developed for more than one mobile OS requires to be tested for each one of them separately.
Common challenges of performing mobile app testing
Different Operating Systems
Mobile phones are available in different screen sizes and resolutions. Testing an application’s performance and interface for a single mobile device does not guarantee same result for other devices.
Common challenges of performing mobile app testing
Variety of Devices
The incompatibility among different mobile networks like GSM, GPRS, Wi-Fi, etc. also affects the mobile testing practices due to difference in bandwidth, speed, connection, etc.
Common challenges of performing mobile app testing
Network Incompatibility
The difference in UI and navigation across different devices also impacts the testing of an application.
Common challenges of performing mobile app testing
Differences in UI & Navigation
Results?
Increased Time, Cost & Effort for testing a single app against different Operating Systems, Screen Sizes, Navigations & Networks
Results?
Then how to ensure great mobile apps?
Then how to ensure great mobile apps?
The answer lies in…Test Automation
What is Test Automation?
Test automation is the key to ensuring quality and performance of apps in rapid roll-outs and agile market.
Automation testing promises to test applications quickly and efficiently reducing the overall time-to-market.
Reasons to prefer Automation Testing for Mobile Apps over Traditional Testing
Reduces effort, time and cost of regression testing for mobile apps after every version upgrade
Increases efficiency, resulting in accomplishing the release cycles ahead of schedule
Accelerates the process of identifying and reporting defects in the program and functioning of the given app
Delivers consistent, repeatable and improved testing processes
Provides better test coverage and resource utilization
Saves human resources to focus on advanced testing
What are the Key Points to be kept in mind before implementing Test Automation for Mobile Apps
Conduct feasibility study to identify whether automation testing of the app is really feasible and whether it will really provide the expected results and benefits.
Conduct Feasibility Study
It is necessary to have proof-of-concepts ready before actually implementing test automation for mobile apps.
Create Proof-of-Concepts
Select a framework that gives the suitable methodology of testing a specific mobile application which will also serve as a foundation of the entire test automation project.
Select Framework
Create combinations of simulators (software systems) and emulators (physical devices) with different memories and processors to understand different mechanisms and working of the application. This will help maximize test coverage
Select the right mix of Simulators & Emulators
Select the Test Automation ToolHaving a right test automation tool in place is also necessary to attain the desired level of testing and reduce the cost of regression testing. This will be beneficial for apps that require repetitive testing due to frequent upgrades.
Consider Network EnvironmentIt is also important to consider the primary network environment to base the testing project. Besides, one must also deploy tools to stimulate the different network connectivity and response of the application under test.
Analyze Type of TestingTester must also analyze the different types of testing (functional, performance, security, and compliance) to check the different aspects of the given application.
Want to know more?
Read on the complete guide here: http://www.cygnet-infotech.com/sure-fire-ways-to-power-up-your-mobile-applications
A Case in Point
A telecommunication giant based in the USA implemented test automation using MonkeyTalk to test its mobile VOIP application developed for iPhone and Android devices.
The company achieved the desired regression cycles and increased the test coverage which, ultimately saved 70% of human efforts, time and cost.
Lasting WordsIt is important to learn all these nuances of mobile testing to scale up your application in the market. Keep in mind, a well-orchestrated testing strategy for implementing automation testing will enable you to achieve the desired testing purpose with reduced efforts and accelerate your time-to-market.
Take help of a dedicated test automation consultant who can guide to adopt the right mobile test automation process, tool and framework.
Happy Testing
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