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As the number of smartphone users continues to increase, a lot of apps are being developed to improve the functional performance of these awesome devices. It is anticipated that by 2017 over 270 billion apps will be downloaded by smartphone users. After all, people now intend to do everything they could possibly do on their desktops on their mobile handsets. With this spiking demand of applications, there arises greater need for the testers to have sound mobile testing strategies to face new challenges that can occur anytime. This includes testing of both mobile apps as well as the mobile phones.

Mobile Testing Challenges in the Near Future

Billions of people use mobile phones, and most of them are quite picky and restive. They do not take too much time in deciding whether your app is useful or not. You should try your best to keep the app less complicated and lightweight because if it takes too much time to load, users may post an unassertive review about the app. It requires considerable testing within shorter test cycles to verify whether the app is performing as expected. You may have only one chance to engage the user, and you should not miss it.

A well laid out mobile testing strategy helps in promoting quality and reduces the cost of it. It also enhances the tester’s motivation and his productivity ultimately. Moreover, it ensures accuracy of testing and prevents delay in bugs’ identification.

A tester should work on both functional and as well as non-functional testing. Functional testing can be done using manual procedure or automation tools. It ensures business requirements of the app while non-functional is needed for non-functional requirements. It checks the readiness of system. Non-functional tests may include testing availability, compatibility, endurance, installation, compliance, operation, security, etc.

The overall coverage is necessary because users access the applications on different platforms. The app should also be tested for its performance on different sized devices to ensure the UI is optimized of each device.

Here’s how the testing repertory should be

Your mobile testing strategy should comprise crucial tenets of mobile testing.

• • Test apps sundry times

Provide the test scope along with faster turnaround; hence it is quite important to test the app many times before you deliver it.

• • Take support from app developer and know your client well

As a tester, you should take the support of the app designer and developer to know the demands of your client. Your test strategy should be based on the kind of application required by the client. Native apps demand wider functional testing because such apps work on a distinct device and comprise many functions.

• • Web apps demand for vigorous testing

The web applications are accessed through many different devices and browsers, so such kind of apps should be tested on all available platforms to ensure perfect functioning. The hybrid apps are compatible with both web and native devices, so these apps should be tested for both web platforms and specific devices.

• • Risk-based testing targeting particular audience

Probably, your client has planned to target audience belonging to a particular region/location. Here risk-based testing is required that depends on the type of devices and browsers used by targeted audience. Details like the type of devices and operating systems used in targeted regions are available readily. These details help you in understanding how to execute the testing procedure. App’s usability should be same on desktop and portable devices otherwise it can’t get a good response from targeted market.

Non-functional testing is essential

Non-functional testing comprises of testing software aspects like scalability, security, etc. Today’s users don’t wait for a long time and they hate using complicated apps. This is what makes non-functional testing quite remarkable. Your testing strategy should include both loading time and transaction processing speed of the app. You should also test the app on different networks because the network’s speed may vary with respect to service providers.

To conclude

Of course the challenges are increasing and it is getting quite complicated to design a mobile app, but still with proper strategy in place, we have the abilities to meet requirements of the client. Just pay attention to what client demands, and don’t shy away from trying new strategizing techniques.

Today’s New age applications require New age Mobility solutions. TechArcis Mobility testing solutions ensure quality across multiple operating systems, browsers, smart devices and models.

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