Would you be surprised if I told you that very few developers test their mobile apps before release? Having said that, the mindset of testing may be slowly turning over a new leaf, but it does make me wonder if these developers would prefer if their apps were tested. Maybe it’s a resource issue or it’s that mobile testing is simply too complex. It can even be lack of experience with mobile applications. Below are a few essential fundamentals to keep in mind when testing mobile apps.
- Apps are required to be tested on different networks since there is a chance of finding errors while running it on different carriers.
- Testing must be performed for various resolutions, as well as to fix bugs.
- To ensure smooth running of the app, it should be tested with diverse connections such as Edge, 3G, Wi-Fi and should be checked for airplane mode as well.
- Tests are essential to know if the app functions properly for different device settings and harsh navigational conditions.
- The apps reaction to interruptions, for example income or outgoing calls, messages low on power or in the absence of network must be tested.
- Functioning of installation, un-installation and product activations are extremely important and must be tested
- Device-PC sync is yet another integral event that must be tested, especially for enterprise apps.
- Finally, stability of app should be confirmed during the tests.
iPhone and Android users are unforgiving when it comes to poorly performing mobile application designs. The user reviews for mobile marketplace apps prove that users are more likely to remember a company’s defective software than its well-performing app. Customers will not retry your mobile apps if it caused issues in a previous release. Let’s discuss the uses of Sandbox which is one of the most widely used testing tools in the app development industry.
Sandbox What is Sandbox? Sandbox is a testing tool where the tester can call functions, create prototypes, design new routines or check the app’s business logic before getting the product out in the market. It provides the app tester with stimulated environment where the mobile app can be tested as if it were in production environment. Sandbox is a hypothetical world where the tester can perform all of the tasks as if it were real. All of the important elements such as production environment, users, and money for the test are simulated to create a real-time experience. By combining these fundamentals of testing (manual and automated) and testing all the moving parts, you increase the chance of your mobile app getting to the marketplace with as few defects as possible. Do you have any tips on how to help test mobile apps? Website Jungle is a New Jersey based digital marketing, web development and mobile app development company.
