Testing a mobile application
With a web application or a desktop application, the number of platform versions and devices to test with is very low.
It is always simpler to have manual testers test the application, find out the shortcomings and defects in an application, and notify the developers.
But when it comes to mobile applications, the story completely changes.
If we only talk about an Android application, for example, let's have a look at the number of challenges in testing.
Challenges in testing a mobile application
There are many challenges when it comes to testing a mobile app:
- Testing against a real environment
- Deploying and testing frequently
- Continuous feedback
Testing against a real environment
The most important thing for mobile developers is that the final app works across all target devices. Using emulators or simulators is fine in the earliest phase of development, but when the app becomes more sophisticated and is about to get released to the market, the only acceptable way is to...
