Mobile App Testing For Usability, Functionality And Consistency

Key challenges:

• Variety:

Mobile devices come with different screen sizes, hardware capabilities and input methods.

• Diversity:

There are quite a few mobile operating systems out there in the market that come with their own set of limitations.

• Mobile Network Operators:

Currently, there are more than 400 network operators globally. The network infrastructure used by these operators are different that limits the information flow.

• Scripting:

As the devices differ in input methods, keystrokes, display properties and menu structure, single script cannot function in every device.

Testing Framework:

• Black- Box Testing:

In this method, an application's functionality is examined, without peering into the internal workings or structures. Virtually, this testing method can be applied to every level of testing- unit testing, integration testing, system testing and acceptance test.

• White- Box Testing:

It is also known as glass box testing, structural testing, clear box testing and transparent box testing. It is a method in which the internal workings or structures of an application are tested.

• Gray- Box Testing:

This is the combination of both black- box testing and white- box testing. This test aims in searching for the defects caused by improper application usage or improper structure.'Translucent testing' is another name given to this method.

Type of Testing:

• Unit Testing:

It involves the testing of source code's individual units, one or more sets of computer program modules together with operating procedures, usage procedures and associated control data so as to determine whether they are fit to use.

• Functional Testing:

This is a QA or quality assurance process where it bases the test cases on the software component's specifications under test. It rarely considers the internal program

structure, while it test functions by simply feeding the input and probing the output.

• Sanity Testing:

This is the test to evaluate quickly whether a result or a claim of a calculation is true or not. To put it simply, it is to check whether the creator of the produced

material was thinking rationally or not.

• Regression Testing:

Regressions or new software bugs are uncovered in this testing method. It seeks to do this in existing non- functional or functional system areas after they have gone through changes like enhancements, configuration or patches.

• Acceptance Testing:

Tests are conducted here so as to determine whether the demands of a contract or specification are met. This method may involve physical tests, performance tests or

chemical tests.

• UI Testing:

A product is evaluated during this test by trying it on real users.

• Alpha Testing:

It is an actual or simulated operational testing carried out by an independent team of testers or potential customers/ users at the site of the developer.

• Beta Testing:

Alpha testing is followed by beta testing and is a form of user (external) acceptance testing. The software's beta versions are released so as to ensure whether the product has bugs or faults.

Author: Tanzanite Infotech
Tanzanite Infotech is an fastest growing mobile app development company and offering mobile application development services world-wide from last 5 years. Tanzanite has expertise in developing mobile apps for iOS supported iPhone & iPad, Android Smartphones & Tablets and Windows Phones mobile applications at cost-effective price range.

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