As we all see, the importance of Software testing has evolved over these years. Earlier, testing was considered a non-mandatory phase in any software project and there used to be released without any testing. No more… today, it has turned out mandatory for all projects to undergo phased and thorough software testing prior to release.
With mobility increasing its rounds and presence all around the globe, there is a tremendous increase in the downloads and usage of mobile apps from a varsity of resources. More downloads, the higher the chances of the apps not functioning properly if not tested. Hence, the importance of mobile app testing has evolved and has taken a serious turn with proper and well thought of procedures in place. Today, the world is all performance-oriented. In the first go, if your app does not perform, no user is going to even look at it the second time, because there are n number of other options available. It’s a question of the company’s reputation and credibility. That is the prime reason each and every mobile app developer has now taken software testing seriously and is keen to launch the apps with full proof testing and error-free.
The challenge now is that mobile application development testing is a very different aspect, as compared to traditional software testing. As the word says, it’s mobile all over. Since the device is not limited to any particular location, it’s a tough task to test it at all possible locations and in all relevant scenarios. The best possible solution is to cull out a set of a certain standard and pre-defined tips and tricks by which the testing becomes well managed and attempts to cover all testing scenarios.
Yet another aspect that needs a detailed view is the increasing competition today, which is owing to thousands of apps being created and downloaded every other minute. For your mobile app to stand apart from the others there has to be certain highlighting features for end-users to get attracted towards it. A well defined mobile app testing procedure, which includes areas like UI / UX, performance, functional testing, navigation, security, robustness, and many others, is the key factor that will facilitate the app to shine out from its competitors, making it reliable, secure, simplistic and lucrative.
5 Vital Tips for Successful Mobile App Testing Services
- Exercise Crowd Sourcing
It is very important to get your mobile app tested through experienced service providers, who provide an exhaustive service of testing your apps end-to-end inclusive of multiple infrastructure setup for devices, geographies, configuration and also perform virtual load testing by simulating a scenario with a crowd of multiple users. Focussing on increased test coverage, crowdsourcing makes your testing partner use device emulators to set up a real-world scenario with multiple users, so as to hit the actual scenario.
- Different App Types for Testing
While testing of apps, it becomes vital to check the type of app. It could be a native app – via the device’s hardware, web app – uses the mobile browser, and hybrid app – a combination of both. However much we try, it is almost impossible to test your app in each and every scenario since there are innumerable possible combinations, which can occur in the real world. But what your testing partner can facilitate is to test your app based on its nature and its usage factor.
- Continuous Integration of Apps
In today’s multifaceted globe going in for mobile app testing, the need to test the performance of your mobile app in a case where, the end user shuffles between multiple apps on the mobile device is a must. The higher you test for your app in terms of functional and performance testing better is the chance of its integration and scalability. Continuous testing and Continuous Integration will surely assist testers in such a swapping scenario.
- Performance Monitoring
With the help of the modern age Business Intelligence strategies, it is a boon to performance monitor your apps and cull out important and useful information, that gives you answers to all your queries. This wonderful set of information can be later utilized to generate dynamic reports and dashboards, to maximize ROI and increase business.
- Inculcate DevOps Approach
With the latest approach of DevOps – involving the development and operation teams’ together right from the start, making waves all throughout, it is wise to inculcate the same approach while testing of mobile apps. Getting your development and operations team do the testing of application together surely gives the entire testing effort a combined view which is sure to benefit the entire mobile app testing, in terms of enhanced performance and minimal defects.
These testing practices, if not followed, are surely not going to meet the expectations of your end-users, in terms of quality, performance, security, and robustness. Try these out and you will surely get a well tested mobile app with you, resulting in a larger user audience.
Software Testing Solution, your testing partner, offers a range of QA and Manual / automated software / browser testing services encompassing the entire software release lifecycle. With a stringent focus on quality and processes, we have been implementing several testing projects in a multitude of technologies.
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