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Stages of Mobile App Testing: Knowing When the App Is Ready

by admin | Jul 1, 2021 | Mobile App Testing, Blog | 0 comments

Mobile apps aren’t as easy to make as they may appear to be. While there are plenty of apps released every day, the reality is apps take more than just a click and point to make. They need testing to make sure that everything works. 

If you have recently had an app developed, the best thing to do before releasing it to the public is to have it tested professionally. Here are the main methods of testing you can conduct on your mobile application:

4 Main Mobile App Testing Methods 

1. Unit Test

Unit tests are performed throughout the development of the app. Just as the name suggests, this form of testing is done in small units before moving onto the next feature. 

Testing every piece of code to see if it works may sound tedious, but it is completely necessary. If one unit fails, the chain will be disrupted and may affect other features of the app. While it is impossible to test every single thing, test as much as possible to avoid any hardships in the future. 

2. Auto Test

Auto tests are conducted by QA engineers using Java or Ruby. They test for anything unexpected that may come up with the application and see how it will cope with problems. If a user, for example, enters their information three times, how will the app respond?

Auto tests also determine how applications run if the device is out of battery, lost service signal, experiences lag, or the phone’s memory storage is full. This can all be done manually, but auto tests are done repeatedly to determine the most predictable result. They note down everything that could be positive, negative, or odd.

3. System Test

System tests check the higher functionality of mobile apps. It is much more complex than unit tests and requires manual testing by QA engineers. 

The testers gather all the information of what the system is intended to do, what outcome developers expect when certain actions are pressed, and what features are the most important. 

After collecting that information, they conduct system tests to see if the app is doing exactly what it was intended to do. If any of the devices detect a glitch or error, the tester will note this down. 

4. Acceptance Test

Acceptance tests are usually the final step for QA engineers. This test involves the opinion of the customer and whether or not it is acceptable to them.

Hiring a party outside the development team can provide insight into the mind of people who will download the app. It should be easy for them to use and they should have no complaints about the features and functionality. If it is too complicated for the average person to use, there would be no point in having the app in the first place.

Conclusion

Testing your mobile application is a necessary industry practice that makes sure everything comes outright. Professionals conduct these testing methods to find any possible thing that could lead to a dysfunctional app.

To help you do this professionally, you need the best app testing services from Codoid, an industry leader in the QA industry. We have a brilliant team of engineers who are fully qualified to look at any software. Contact us today.

Why Your Mobile App Needs to Undergo Interrupt Tests

by admin | May 5, 2021 | Mobile App Testing, Blog | 0 comments

All software designers and QA services aim to bring the best user experience to people who download the apps and programs they develop. They try to minimize interruptions from the app and make the processing as smooth as possible. 

Similarly, they must account for user-end circumstances like the device shutting down or the user receiving a call or notification while in-app. Developers must run interrupt tests for their mobile apps—here’s a rundown of what interrupt tests entail and how they help your app’s UX.

What Are Interrupt Tests?

Interrupt tests allow you to check an app’s behavior after a disruption like a call, sudden shutdown, or notification. In most instances, the phone’s operating system handles the interruption. It is why some teams forget to conduct interrupt tests. However, ensuring a positive user experience means knowing how your app behaves in most situations.

Typically, you need to test for app behavior when the phone receives alerts from a clock or timer, calls or text messages, or alerts about low battery levels. You should also know what happens when the device gets a push notification from another app, experiences changes in network connection state, or receives notifications when the device is connected to or disconnected from a power supply.

How Mobile Apps Should Handle Interruptions

Mobile operating systems like Android and iOS typically handle some interruptions. For instance, when device owners are using an app and receive a push notification from another, the operating system handles it. It lets the open app carry on with its operations. However, when the user taps on the notification, their device will access the second app, putting the first one in the background.

Developers must ensure that their apps will run smoothly in the background and behave as expected when users switch between applications. The same should be true for interruptions like receiving calls, text messages, or other events that push the first app in the background. You also want to ensure that everything works when the battery is low or if the phone shuts down because of an empty battery.

In short, you should answer three questions: does your app crash, can it continue to operate as expected, and can it “ignore” minor interruptions?

Performing Interrupt Tests to Ensure App Efficiency

Theoretically, you could perform manual interrupt tests for mobile apps. However, manual testing leads to bottlenecks that could hamper your efficiency and delay your app’s release. Prevent this using automatic test scenarios you can implement with certain frameworks and tools. You could also hire mobile app testing companies with the tools and personnel who can perform these tests.

Any functional testing framework is suitable for interrupt testing. If you use XCTest for iOS, you can add UI Interruption Monitors to the test cases. Apple documentation provides more details about it. Meanwhile, Android has a command-line tool called UI/Application Exercise Monkey built into the Android SDK. This tool allows you to generate event streams on emulators or real devices, perfect for stress tests.

Running Interrupt Tests on Multiple Devices

Testing takes a long time even if you automate because you must run different scenarios through various OS types and versions. Running tests concurrently—in a device lab or a cloud solution—makes things more efficient. You can also go beyond parallel testing and run all your automated tests at once, ensuring the application works for most users regardless of OS version or device type.

Conclusion 

An interrupt test lets a developer check app behavior and performance after disruptions from other apps or sudden device shutdowns. Tests like these allow you to prepare for all scenarios and ensure that the app works as it should, no matter the circumstance.

Take your mobile app global when you team up with Codoid. We are a dedicated, ISO-certified mobile app testing company providing end-to-end app testing and QA at competitive prices. Contact us today, and let us get started!

Appium Tutorial to Automate Inbuilt Mobile Features

by admin | May 10, 2021 | Mobile App Testing, Blog | 0 comments

Appium is an open-source test automation tool that is used for automating mobile web, native, and hybrid applications across platforms like Android and iOS devices by executing our test scripts using the Appium server. If you are looking to completely automate your mobile app testing process by using Appium, then it is mandatory for you to know how to automate the in-build mobile features of the device. So in this Appium tutorial, we will be focusing on how to automate some of the most useful in-built features using Appium. As a leading QA company, we also provide mobile testing as a service and these features have come in handy for us when we’ve needed to toggle between screen orientations, retrieve OTP’s, and so on in our various projects. Let’s start with the basics and find out how to start a new session before we head over to the main aspects.

1. Creating a New Session

You can start a new session using the serer by defining the desired capabilities while passing the arguments. In the below code, we have defined the capabilities as per our need.

Passing the capabilities(Mobile Configuration)

DesiredCapabilities cap = new DesiredCapabilities();
cap.setCapability(CapabilityType.PLATFORM, "Android");
cap.setCapability(CapabilityType.VERSION, "11");
cap.setCapability("deviceName", "Samsung-Galaxy");
cap.setCapability("automationName", "UiAutomator2");
cap.setCapability("appPackage", "com.android.settings");

//New session will be created...
AndroidDriver<MobileElement> driver = new AndroidDriver(new URL("http://0.0.0.0:4723/wd/hub"), cap);

2. Installing the App:

Once you have created the new session, installing the application that you want to test is pretty much a no-brainer. Let’s take a look at the 2 ways you can install the New APK file,

(i.) Install using “DesiredCapabilities” before launching the Android driver instance.

File app = new File(new File(System.getProperty("user.dir")), "Calculator.apk"); //get APK file directory path.
capabilities.setCapability(MobileCapabilityType.APP, appDir.getAbsolutePath());

(ii.) Install via the ‘installApp’ method.

You can install the new app using the “installApp” command, and it is important to note that you would need to pass the APK file path.

Code:

driver.installApp("E:\\Projects\\APK-Files\\Calculator.apk");

Example: The calculator application will be installed on my real device through the Appium server.

3. Status of the Appium Server:

You can retrieve the Appium server status through the driver instance by making use of the below code.

Code:

driver.getStatus()

o/p: {build={version=1.20.2}}

4. Appium Tutorial to Get & Set Orientation:

If you are testing any application, one of the basic things you would want to make sure of is if it works well on both portrait and landscape orientations. So you can control the screen orientation of the smartphone using Appium and set it as per your needs. You can get/set the mobile orientation using the below-mentioned command,

i. Get Orientation:

– You can get the mobile orientation information using this command “getOrientation()” as illustrated in the below code

Code:

driver.getOrientation(); //return type String.

– o/p: LANDSCAPE|PORTRAIT

ii. Set Orientation:

– You can set the device orientation to Landscape or Portrait by using the following codes,

Code:

driver.rotate(ScreenOrientation.LANDSCAPE);
driver.rotate(ScreenOrientation.PORTRAIT);

5. Geo-Location Feature Usage:

Nowadays, so many applications depend on using the Geo-location feature of the smartphone for various reasons and functions. Let’s say you are testing an application that is used to make online payments, then there might come a scenario where you might have to turn on the GPS of the smartphone during sign-in to monitor any suspicious activity. So you can get/set the Geo-location using the location() command in Appium. It will return the Geo-location in the form of (Latitude, Longitude), and the code you need is listed below.

Location location = driver.location(); // Get current device location.
System.out.println("Locations : "+location);

6. Appium Tutorial to Retrieve Device Settings:

You can get the Device settings using the driver instance, which will return the current device settings.

Code:

Map<String, Object> settings = driver.getSettings();

If you want to add one more capability, we can add it via the setSetting() method. (Update the current setting in the mobile device) At times the page you want may not load though you have a fast internet connection, and you wouldn’t want your automation testing to be stuck there for no good reason. So by using this option, you will be able to assign a timeout.

Code:

driver.setSetting(Setting.WAIT_FOR_IDLE_TIMEOUT, 5000);

By making use of the above code, we have set a timeout of 500 milliseconds (5 seconds). After which, if the scenario is idle without proceeding any further, then it will be considered a failure, and the next scenario will begin testing.

7. Appium Tutorial to Start an Activity:

One of the most common scenarios where you might need to rely on another application like messages is to retrieve an OTP or send a verification message for safety purposes. You can easily start an Android activity by providing the package name and the activity name.

To initialize the New Android app using Activity and package name. If you want to launch the new app for the same execution, we can call the “startActivity” method.

For example, during the same execution, receive the OTP in the Messages app; You can call the “startActivity” method.

driver.startActivity(new Activity("<<PACKAGE-NAME>>", "<<ACTIVITY-NAME>>"));

Example:

driver.startActivity(new Activity("com.samsung.android.messaging", "com.android.mms.ui.ConversationComposer"));

8. Appium Tutorial for Recording the Screen:

You might be testing an app that is specifically designed to work well with screen recorders, or if we look at a more common scenario, you might have to record the entire test execution from step A to step Z as it is easier to explain what the bug is. Or you might want to use this feature to maintain a log of all the tests that you have done. In these scenarios, you can make use of the below-mentioned code snippet to get the job done. We can record the mobile script execution using the “startRecordingScreen” method, which is provided by appium.java_client package.

driver.startRecordingScreen(
new AndroidStartScreenRecordingOptions().withTimeLimit(Duration.ofSeconds(60)));
// Do the actions
driver.activateApp("com.android.settings");
driver.openNotifications();
driver.toggleWifi();
// Stop the Recording screen function.
String result = driver.stopRecordingScreen();
byte[] decodedVideo001 = Base64.getMimeDecoder().decode(result);
Path testVideoFile11 = Paths.get("E:\\Projects\\Codoidian\\Android-InBuiltMobOptions", String.format("%s-%d.%s", "Test-Video-", System.currentTimeMillis(), "mp4"));
Files.write(testVideoFile11, decodedVideo001);

The feature has more customization options to offer as we can assign time limits or size limits for the screen record. You can use the above codes for this purpose.

i. withTimeLimit(), ii. withVideoSize(), etc…

Once you stop the screen recording, you will have the option to set/write the path for the video file and define where it has to be saved.

9. Device Interactions Features:

Device Interactions are some of the basic features that every end-user would use, and a feature we would not miss covering in our Appium tutorial. Features like locking the device or unlocking the device are a couple of examples. If you are looking to test a video player application, then you might want to see what happens to the app when the device gets locked as a video is playing. Either there should be an option for background play, which will result in the audio continuing to play, or the app must stop playing once the device is locked. Now let’s find out how to accomplish this. We have listed the feature and the code that is required.

i. Lock the device

driver.lockDevice();

ii. Unlock the device

driver.unlockDevice();

iii. Get DeviceLocked status

driver.isDeviceLocked(); // return boolean function{TRUE|FALSE}

10. Controlling Keyboard Actions:

Another basic inbuilt feature every application uses is the keyboard. We ourselves would have seen the same bug in many applications where the keyboard does not hide once the OTP or pin or any data is entered. To make things worse, the button to click to go to the next stage will be hidden by the keyboard during such scenarios. So how can you open the keyboard, hide it and even check the current status of the keyboard? Easy, you can simply follow the below commands.

i. To open the Keyboard.

driver.getKeyboard();

ii. To hide the Keyboard.

driver.hideKeyboard();

iii. You can use the below code to check whether the Device keyboard is Opened or not.

driver.isKeyboardShown(); // return boolean function{TRUE|FALSE}

11. Appium Tutorial to Get Performance Data:

Obtaining the performance data is a very important feature that we will be seeing now in this Appium Tutorial as nobody wants to use an app that is overloading their device. You can verify if the app you are testing is optimal or not by obtaining the logs of the Mobile application performance data types such as CPU, Memory, Network traffic, and Battery. We have listed the codes you will need below.

Code:

List<String> performanceTypes = driver.getSupportedPerformanceDataTypes();

O/P: [cpuinfo, memoryinfo, batteryinfo, networkinfo]

We can also retrieve the performance log from the Appium driver instance using this method, and we need to pass the parameters like AppPackageName, PerformanceDataTypes, and Data Read Timeout.

Code:

List<List<Object>> LstPerfDataBatteryInfo = driver.getPerformanceData("com.COMPANY.android", "batteryinfo", 5);
List<List<Object>> LstPerfDataNetworkInfo = driver.getPerformanceData("com.COMPANY.android", "networkinfo", 5);

12. Terminate App & Remove App Features:

Once you have completed testing the app with a few test cases you would have to start over with a new combination after closing the app. Or you might have completely finished testing and would want to uninstall the application from the device itself. You can easily do both by making use of the below codes.

i. Terminate App:

– In this Method(terminateApp), We can use it to close the App from a real device using App Packages or Activity Names.

Example:

driver.terminateApp('com.android.settings');

ii. Remove App:

– In this function(removeApp), To uninstall the Application from the real device. (It will be removed/deleted entirely from the real device which is passing the Package Name)

Example:

driver.removeApp("com.example.AppName");

13. Is App Installed Feature

You might use this feature at the beginning before you start testing or use it at the end once you have uninstalled the application. It is used to check whether the application is installed or not in the real device, and we can use the ‘isAppInstalled” command to do it. It’ll return a Boolean function that is either true or false.

Example:

driver.isAppInstalled("com.samsung.android.messaging")

Conclusion:

We hope that this blog has been an informative and enjoyable read for you. These are the basic in-built features that we thought you might use in most of your testing. If you would like to know how to automate any other in-built feature using Appium apart from what we have discussed in this Appium Tutorial, just head over to our comments section and post your question. As one of the companies that provide the best mobile device testing services, we will be able to help you out with any doubts. Also, make sure to subscribe to our blog as we will be posting more of such informative content that will help you stay on top of your game.

How to Automate OTP in Appium – Explained with Code

by Mollie Brown | Apr 22, 2021 | Mobile App Testing, Blog | 1 comment

Appium is one of the best mobile app automation tools in the market and knowing how to automate OTP in Appium is a fundamental technique every automation tester must know. If you are wondering why we need to automate OTP in Appium when we can simply have the developer make the OTP static and proceed with our script. There is a big catch in such a method because the above solution will work only for the STAGE or DEV environment. But when it comes to a production environment, we can’t just run the same static OTP automation script over and over again as it’s simply not practical. Being a leading Test Automation Company we always believe in successfully implementing automation that enhances the overall quality. So in this blog, we will be explaining how to automate OTP in Appium by following 4 simple steps.

How to automate OTP in Appium

There are two ways to automate the OTP scenario using Appium in an Android device;

• We can either make use of our notification bar to retrieve the OTP.
• Or, we can open up our ‘messages’ app and retrieve the OTP.

In this blog, we will be focusing on how to retrieve the OTP from the notification bar, as it is a less complex approach that keeps the focus of testing on the intended app. Let’s start with the basic prerequisites you need to get the job done.

Pre-Requisite

• Install the application you work with (Example., Amazon)
• Connect your mobile (Android) to the PC either through cable or Wi-Fi.
• Install Appium on your PC.

4 Steps to Automate OTP in Apppium

We have mentioned the code that we have used for this example below. We have also broken down the main parts of the code and explained them one by one so that you will be able to get a crystal-clear understanding of the process. Make sure you don’t skip the specific notes that we have mentioned below the explanations as well. Now let’s find out how to automate OTP in Appium.

• Step 1
• Step 2
• Step 3
• Step 4

Step 1: Open the notification panel and clear the previous notifications

driver.openNotifications();

try {
   AndroidElement notification = driver.findElementById("com.android.systemui:id/clear_notifications");
   
   if (notification.isDisplayed()) {
      notification.click();
      return new EnterPhoneNumber(driver);
   } 

} catch (Exception e) {
   System.out.println(e);
   driver.pressKey(new KeyEvent(AndroidKey.BACK));
}

Code Explanation

• driver.openNotifications() – Opens Android notifications (Emulator only)
• AndroidElement notification = driver.findElementById(“com.android.systemui:id/clear_notifications”) – This line will find and store the element in “notification”.
• if (notification.isDisplayed()) – checks whether the “clear_notification” element is present.
• notification.click() – if present, clear the notification by clicking on it.
• driver.pressKey(new KeyEvent(AndroidKey.BACK)) – if no notification is present, then press back to the application.

Note: Kindly change the locator according to your mobile element. We have taken the “clear_notification” locator for the following element.

Step 2: Write the code to the point where you are asked to enter the mobile number.

Step 3: Once you have entered the mobile number, open the notification panel and wait for the OTP to appear, and retrieve it.

String OTP = new String();
   
   try {

   driver.openNotifications();

   Thread.sleep(3000);

   List<AndroidElement> messageText =     driver.findElementsById("android:id/message_text");
   int Size = messageText.size();
   System.out.println("Size =" + Size);

   for(int i=0; i<=3; i++) {
      
      Thread.sleep(2000);
      if(OTP.length()==0) {
         OTP = OTPloop(Size, messageText);
      }else {
         System.out.println("OTP Found");
         break;
      }
   }  

   if(OTP.length()<6) {
      System.out.println("---- Failed to retrieve OTP ----");
      driver.pressKey(new KeyEvent(AndroidKey.BACK));
      return "";
   }else {
      OTP = extractOTP(OTP);
   }
   
   if(OTP.length()==0) {
      Assert.fail("OTP not received");
   }else {

      System.out.println("OTP is: " +  OTP);
   }
   
   driver.pressKey(new KeyEvent(AndroidKey.BACK));
   
   } catch (Exception e) {
      e.printStackTrace();
      return "";
   }
   return OTP;
}

private String OTPloop(int size, List<AndroidElement> element) {
   System.out.println("Inside OTP Loop method");
   for (int i = 0; i < size; i++) {
      System.out.println("Current position = " + i);
      if (element.get(i).getText().contains("OTP: ")) {
         return element.get(i).getText();
      }
   }
   return "";
}

private String extractOTP(String OTP) {
   
   Pattern p = Pattern.compile("\\d+");
   Matcher m = p.matcher(OTP);
   
   while(m.find()) {

      System.out.println(m.group().length());
      System.out.println(m.group());

      if(m.group().length()==6) {
         System.out.println("The OTP is: " + m.group());
         return m.group();
      }
   }return "";
}

Code Explanation

• List messageText = driver.findElementsById(“android:id/message_text”) – This code will get the OTP message from the notification bar
• OTP = OTPloop(Size, messageText) – It is a method, which will search for the given text “OTP: ” in that “messageText”. If found, it will retrieve the text from that element.
• if(OTP.length()<6) - Used for verifying the size of the OTP (Change it according to your OTP as it varies from app to app)
• OTP = extractOTP(OTP); >> To extract the OTP using Regex

Note: Kindly change the locator according to your mobile element. We have taken the “messageText” locator for the following element.

Step 4: Enter the retrieved OTP in the OTP textbox.

try {
   AndroidElement otpBox = driver.findElement(By.id("in.amazon.mShop.android.shopping:id/otp_edit_text"));
   if (otpBox.isDisplayed()) {
      System.out.println("--------- Entering OTP ---------");
      if(otp != null) {
         otpBox.sendKeys(otp);
      }
   }

} catch (NoSuchElementException e) {
   System.out.println("OTP textbox not displayed");
}

Code Explanation

• AndroidElement otpBox = driver.findElement(By.id(“in.amazon.mShop.android.shopping:id/otp_edit_text”)) – This line will get the OTP textbox element and store it in the “otpBox”
• otpBox.sendKeys(otp); – Enter the retrieved OTP to the “otpBox”.

For the latest Android versions (From Android 14)

OTP will be automatically fetched in certain scenarios such as signup, login, or password recovery. However, for other cases like two-step verification, authenticator apps, or payment-related scenarios, you can follow the steps outlined above to automate OTP retrieval.

Conclusion

So those are the 4 simple steps that you can use to successfully automate OTP in Appium. Thank you for your time, we hope this blog has been informative and that you have enjoyed reading it. We also hope you are clear on how to automate OTP in Appium as it is a must-know technique that will come in handy for all automation testers. It has also been useful for us in helping us deliver the best Test Automation Services to our clients. We will constantly be updating such useful and technically sound blog articles on our website. So make sure you subscribe to our Newsletter so you don’t miss out on any of it. If you have any doubts about the above-discussed methods, or if you have any inputs that could make the process even more efficient, kindly head over to the comments section and let us know.

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4 Advantages of Using Synthetic Monitoring for Your Mobile App

by admin | Apr 8, 2021 | Mobile App Testing, Blog | 0 comments

Mobile apps have taken the world by storm over the last decade, thanks to the incredible utility they provide billions of users worldwide. They’re exceptionally powerful, easy to use, and accessible from what is essentially a tiny supercomputer that allows people to carry out all sorts of functions. However, due to mobile apps’ high performance, users expect an exceptional experience from all apps on the market. That means companies must devote significant resources to delivering a well-designed application with rich functionality.

While this may sound intimidating, this is where synthetic monitoring comes in handy. When used in tandem with mobile application testing services, it can help you catch bugs and make it easier to provide a much better user experience for your target audience. Here are four advantages of using synthetic monitoring on your mobile application:

It Identifies Issues Before Your Users Find Them

When users find a bug and report it, they fully expect mobile developers to resolve them right away. Although this is normal for most apps, why not take your app to the next level by anticipating these bugs before your users find them? With synthetic monitoring, you can simulate user interactions and identify problems they may encounter. You can then consult with QA companies to address the issues before your users ever get to experience them. They’ll enjoy using your app more, leading to a loyal user base and better ratings on the marketplace.

It Tracks Complex Transactions and Processes

Mobile apps are growing only more powerful by the year, but they’re also getting more and more complex. They can now be used to perform all sorts of functions, like business transactions and processes. Since these capabilities deal with money, you need to make sure that it works perfectly and isn’t prone to bugs. The last thing you want is to hear complaints of users debited for the purchase despite the transaction not pushing through.

Luckily, with synthetic monitoring, you can also reproduce business processes like logging in, browsing, adding items to the cart, and checking out from different locations. You can also use this method to track the app’s performance and compare it across various operating systems to optimize them.

It Ensures Application Updates Function Properly

No mobile app is perfect, which means that it will require an update to improve its security and compatibility with new operating system updates every once in a while. However, some mobile app updates have compromised the smartphone’s performance in some shape or manner because they weren’t tested properly. Without keeping a close eye on these updates, they may cause unintended effects on your users’ smartphones, leaving them frustrated and potentially causing them to delete the app to resolve the problem.

Fortunately, synthetic monitoring is a wonderful way to test out updates thoroughly before rolling them out to the marketplace. That way, you’ll catch any bugs or errors the update may cause and ensure that it functions as intended.

It Benchmarks Testing and Performance Metrics

Lastly, synthetic monitoring helps consolidate your monitoring, testing, and performance metrics in one dashboard. Instead of having to shuttle back and forth to get the data you need, everything will be in one place. It also generates higher-quality data, allowing your team to enjoy a more comprehensive view of the tests you’re scheduled to run on your mobile app.

Conclusion

Test automation services are vital to producing a mobile app that will suit your target audience’s preferences and deliver an exceptional experience. By integrating synthetic monitoring into it, you’ll enjoy a more holistic approach to your app, ensuring that you set it up for success. 

Codoid is an industry leader in quality assurance, offering the best app testing services around. We use our Grade-A testing to ensure that your growing product fulfills its highest potential and meets the needs of your end-users. Contact us today to find out how we can help you polish your mobile app!

Why You Need to Employ Exploratory Testing for Your Mobile App

by admin | Mar 31, 2021 | Mobile App Testing, Blog | 0 comments

Rigorously testing your mobile application doesn’t just involve testing it multiple times; it also includes various kinds of testing, like exploratory testing. It evaluates the application by exploring numerous test scenarios by requiring a tester to uncover flaws and mistakes through their natural use and report on their experience. It is often summarized as simultaneous learning, test design, and execution.

Exploratory testing allows mobile app creators to identify significant discrepancies quickly, accelerating the app’s development to ensure that it meets the real needs and requirements of end-users. Since it does not create test cases in advance, testers can check the system right away, offering more accurate and real-time insight to uncover defects and kinks that developers must iron out before launching. Here’s what you need to know about exploratory testing for your mobile app:

When Is Exploratory Testing Necessary?

Deploying exploratory testing for your mobile app can help you in various scenarios. For instance, it enables you to understand how your application actually works, what the interface looks like, and how functional it is to your end-users. It is also helpful for identifying the app’s untested, error-prone functionality, allowing you to resolve the issue right away.

You can also use exploratory testing to minimize test script writing, look for more insights, and get diverse feedback from new testers. Overall, if you’re hoping to polish your app and make sure it’s ready to launch on various marketplaces, exploratory testing will help you set it up for a successful release.

What Are the Stages of Exploratory Test Management?

Exploratory test management goes through five stages. The first is the classification of bugs, which categorizes the most prominent errors or defects that the previous testing identified. It analyzes the main causes, detects risks, and comes up with ways to assess the app further.

The second stage is the test charter, which puts forward what to test, the process, and areas that need to be considered. It also factors how the end-user can make the most out of the application.

The third stage is the time box, involving two testers working together to test the application for up to 90 minutes without any interruption. In this stage, testers must react to how the application responds and catalog their experiences for the fourth stage, reviewing the results. Lastly, the fifth stage, or debriefing, compiles the results, compares them with the charter, and verifies the need for more testing.

The Importance of Exploratory Testing

Improving your app with exploratory testing allows you to leverage feedback from real testers, who analyze the application’s essential functions and evaluate how they work to help the end-user achieve their goals. The testers will learn more about the application, uncover defects and errors, and confirm whether the app performs as intended or falls short of the developer’s goals.

Using the information acquired from the testers, you’ll then have to decide whether you require further mobile application testing services to meet your desired results. Without investing in exploratory testing, you may risk a lukewarm reception to your application when you officially launch it, which can result in extensive blowback to your company’s reputation. However, by carefully assessing the app, gathering enough feedback, and employing exploratory testing, you’ll ensure that it is fit to launch and meet your end user’s needs.

Codoid is among the best performance testing companies offering test automation services, ensuring that your app is refined and ready to use by your target audience. Our Grade-A testing ensures that your growing product receives the care, attention, and assessment it needs to put your vision into action. Contact us today to find out more about what we can do for your app!