1. Basics of testing mobile apps
Thursday, 5 November

2. Agenda What is a mobile app and why is it important?
Types of mobile apps
Different mobile OS/ stores
Wireless mobile networks
Challenges with mobile app testing
Process & Methodology
Types of testing on mobile
Mobile testing – Infrastructure options
Best practices
Conclusion

3. What is a mobile app?
A mobile app is a software application developed specifically for use on small, wireless computing devices, such as smart-phones and tablets, rather than desktop or laptop computers.
What is the need?
Be visible to customers at all times
Act as a direct Marketing channel
Create value to your customers
Build Brand

4. Why mobile is important?
An average consumer spends 127 minutes a day on the mobile phone
There are 4.5 times as many mobile devices in use as there are PCs
Smart phone users in India is going up at a very rapid rate

5. Why mobile is important?
An average consumer spends 127 minutes a day on the mobile phone
There are 4.5 times as many mobile devices in use as there are PCs
Smart phone users in India is going up at a very rapid rate
We are now past the mobile Tipping Point

6. And why is quality critical?
With so many applications vying for users' attention, high quality is essential for the success of an app #Competition
The consumers should have a good experience each time they use the app starting from the very first time #TheFirstImpact
If there are flaws that are detected by the consumers the chances are high that they never come back #RetainingUsers
Poor-quality applications not only hamper user adoption but also can cause revenue loss and irreparable brand damage #MoneySpeaks
# TheFirstImpact
#RetainingUsers
#Competition
#MoneySpeaks

7. Agenda What is a mobile app and why is it important?
Types of mobile apps
Different mobile OS/ stores
Wireless mobile networks
Challenges with mobile app testing
Process & Methodology
Types of testing on mobile
Mobile testing – Infrastructure options
Best practices
Conclusion

8. Types of mobile apps Native Apps
Are installed through app stores like Google Play Store or Apple’s App store
Offers fast, most reliable and most responsive experience to the users
Platform specific
Web Apps
Are not real applications but are the mobile version of a site which are opened in a browser
Developing web apps is simple and quick
Slower and less intuitive

9. Types of mobile apps Hybrid Apps
Are installed on mobile phones through app stores
Uses the features and capabilities of core platform along with web technologies like HTML, CSS and Javascript

10. Agenda What is a mobile app and why is it important?
Types of mobile apps
Different mobile OS/ stores
Wireless mobile networks
Challenges with mobile app testing
Process & Methodology
Types of testing on mobile
Mobile testing – Infrastructure options
Best practices
Conclusion

11. Mobile Operating Systems/ Stores
The important mobile OS are –

12. Mobile Operating Systems/ Stores
The important mobile OS are –
Google Android platform / Play Store
Apple’s iOS / App Store
Windows Mobile OS / Windows Store
Blackberry OS / Blackberry World

13. Agenda What is a mobile app and why is it important?
Types of mobile apps
Different mobile OS/ stores
Wireless mobile networks
Challenges with mobile app testing
Process & Methodology
Types of testing on mobile
Mobile testing – Infrastructure options
Best practices
Conclusion

14. Wireless mobile networks
Almost all applications rely on network connectivity to provide its functionality
It is important that the application is tested on actual network environment to get the real picture of the application’s behavior
In test environments, Wi-Fi networks can be easy to set up and can be cost effective, unlike cellular connectivity that can be both unreliable and expensive
To be successful, the mobile app should perform consistently across diverse network conditions
Not all apps need mobile netowrk
Eg – gaming apps, cache cleaner

15. Wireless mobile networks

16. Agenda What is a mobile app and why is it important?
Types of mobile apps
Different mobile OS/ stores
Wireless mobile networks
Challenges with mobile app testing
Process & Methodology
Types of testing on mobile
Mobile testing – Infrastructure options
Best practices
Conclusion

17. Challenges – mobile apps testing

18. Challenges – mobile apps testing
Testing mobile applications is more complex and time consuming
compared to traditional desktop and web applications due to -
Device diversity
Different OS and different versions
Wide variety of device form factors (phones & tablets of different screen sizes and resolution)
Network connectivity options
Unique environment conditions
Frequent changes in OS

19. Agenda What is a mobile app and why is it important?
Types of mobile apps
Different mobile OS/ stores
Wireless mobile networks
Challenges with mobile app testing
Process & Methodology
Types of testing on mobile
Mobile testing – Infrastructure options
Best practices
Conclusion

20. Process & Methodology – mobile testing

21. Agenda What is a mobile app and why is it important?
Types of mobile apps
Different mobile OS/ stores
Wireless mobile networks
Challenges with mobile app testing
Process & Methodology
Types of testing on mobile
Mobile testing – Infrastructure options
Best practices
Conclusion

22. Types of testing on mobile apps

23. Agenda What is a mobile app and why is it important?
Types of mobile apps
Different mobile OS/ stores
Wireless mobile networks
Challenges with mobile app testing
Process & Methodology
Types of testing on mobile
Mobile testing – Infrastructure options
Best practices
Conclusion

24. Infrastructure options
Physical Devices
One of the biggest challenges for mobile testing is device support. The number of models and types of smartphones on the market today is already large, with more always entering the market. Each device tends to have differences, and deciding which devices to test can be a challenge
The organization should take into consideration the expected number of users for a device and/or operating system as well as the marketing needs for the application, such as target audience and market share of devices
After weighing these factors, the organization can decide which handsets to procure for testing

25. Infrastructure options
Emulators
Use of device emulators can be highly effective in the early stages of product development when the features are still under development
Emulators can be used to test the basic functionalities of the application
However it is imperative to test on physical devices to evaluate how the application behaves in real life scenarios
Few of the easy to use mobile device emulators are : iPhone Tester, Mobile Phone Emulator, MobiReady, Responsivepx, Screenfly

26. Infrastructure options
Cloud Based
Cloud-based testing is a desirable option for testing mobile applications. Cloud computing provides a web-based mobile testing environment where applications can be deployed, tested, and managed
Besides providing on-demand access to the diversity of mobile devices, cloud testing environment helps curtail the project costs while increasing ROI
Can be used to setup Alpha and Beta test environments for controlled production push

27. Infrastructure options

28. Infrastructure options

29. Agenda What is a mobile app and why is it important?
Types of mobile apps
Different mobile OS/ stores
Wireless mobile networks
Challenges with mobile app testing
Process & Methodology
Types of testing on mobile
Mobile testing – Infrastructure options
Best practices
Conclusion

30. Best practices

31. Best practices

32. Best practices

33. Best practices

34. Agenda What is a mobile app and why is it important?
Types of mobile apps
Different mobile OS/ stores
Wireless mobile networks
Challenges with mobile app testing
Process & Methodology
Types of testing on mobile
Mobile testing – Infrastructure options
Best practices
Conclusion

35. Conclusion
Despite the challenges in mobile application testing, careful selection of target devices, connectivity options, and tools that maximize automation can ensure a cost effective mobile testing process
An optimal selection of target devices and using a mix of simulators and physical devices can maximize test coverage without the need to test every feature on each device
The use of Wi-Fi networks for the majority of testing in combination with network simulation tools can reduce the cost and complexity of testing on various cellular networks
Maximizing automation is an effective way of expediting the testing process and reducing long term testing costs
Combining the solutions to mobile specific aspects of application testing with traditional best practices and testing processes can effectively address the challenges of mobile application testing

36. Q & A/ Thank You