mobile testing - webinar slides
TRANSCRIPT
Webinar
Mobile Testing
December 16th11am PT | 2pm ET
Carina ValdezProject Leader
Scrum Master
Liliana ManriqueQA Engineer
Charles Green Host
So what’s at stake?
Smartphones rapidlybecoming the primarymethod of interaction forconsumers and businesses worldwide.
So what’s at stake? Just the future of yourbusiness!
Uses
• Retail: Location-intelligent mobile commerce
• Media: Magazines & newspapers going 100% digital
• Travel: Mobile bookings, check-ins, maps, deals.
• Education: Tablets and apps in classrooms
• Healthcare: Patient records, physician notes.
• Finance: Apps for real-time trading, portfolio analysis
• Social: Games and social media platforms
The challenge of Testing Applications
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Mobile applications need to be tested on:- a variety of software platforms and versions- on diverse hardware and form factors- under different network connectivityconditions.
The majority of desktop applications need to be tested on a single dominant platform– Windows. The lack of a similar dominant platform for mobile apps results in manyapps being developed for and tested on Android, iOS and sometimes even more platforms.
Why is Mobile App testing different?
The challenge of mobile application testing can be addressed by a test strategy combiningthese elements with traditional best practicesand processes for testing.
Scenarios to include in a test plan:- Environment- Application- Users- Device- Network
Environmental challenges
It is necessary to understand and prioritize these components and ensure
their availability when needed
Major components:
- Targeted devices
- Adapting to frequent OS changes
- Efficient use of gestures and device controls
Challenges from the device and user´sperspective
UX is critical for the success orfailure of an app
Challenges- Keeping it simple and easy for navigation- maximum functionality in the mobile application
Items that should be verified by the QA Team:
- Keep the menus simple and easy to access
- Usability
- Connectivity
- Security
- Efficiency, performance and continuity
Testing Scope
- User settings
- Interruptions
- Features of your app
- Localization
- Real connection
- Policies and guidelines
Mobile Testing Strategy
- Target device selection
- Usability testing
- Functional testing
- Network connection
- Localization
- Performance testing
- Accessibility and security testing
- Interruption
- Test automation
Some Tips
- Sign-up & login
- Menu options
- Keys
- Data handling
- Connection speed / carrier
- Operating system
- Screen size
- Interruptions
- Error messages
Common Mobile Issues
- Load & performance
- Security
- Localization
To Sum Up
A careful selection of…
- Target devices
- Connectivity options
- Tools that maximize automation
…can ensure a cost effective mobile testing process
To Sum Up
✓ Have an understanding of the network and device landscape
before you begin actual testing
✓ Simulate the real-world mobile web and mobile app environment
to the greatest possible extent
✓ Select the right automation tool
What should you look for in an automation
tool?✓ If it uses the Prioritized Platform Matrix for testing different
combinations on actual devices.
✓ If it increases the speed of your mobile app
Carina ValdezProject Leader – Scrum Master
Liliana ManriqueQA Engineer
Q&A
Belatrix Software
@BelatrixSF
Belatrix Software
Belatrix Software
Thank you!