Testing mobile applications (II): Environement

To ensure a successful release of a mobile application you have to keep in mind that we deliver the best as even a single crash in the functioning of the application can irritate the user and may even force them to look for other, for the same purpose. A satisfied customer can make an application a big success

Working with mobile application involves many challenges
▪ Device
▪ Network
▪ Environment
▪ Users
▪ Automation


Environment:
1. Targeted devices
We should ensure that we cover the intended user group. The application should work perfectly for the devices inside the defined target group. For that, QA should understands who uses the app, and make a list of the devices used by the users. It also helps into define the app design.
Also each device has some particular characteristics, QA should be aware of these. The app should have uniformity across all the devices.

2. OS changes
QA should study the different OS and as they are updated frequently, although the application is delivered, QA should continue with the work to ensure that the application works smoothly after an OS upgrade.
Also QA should make sure that if the application is not compatible with a specific OS, the user should be alerted when have an available update.

TBC...