[RESEARCH] Thoughts on mobile app testing?
Hi all! I’m currently working on a project in the mobile testing industry and would really appreciate if you could answer a few questions to help me get some good insight on the topic.
1 - What tools do you use to test your mobile apps?
2 - In what level of detail do you like to test your apps? Basic testing or very thorough inspection?
3 - What do you primarily look for when testing an app? E.g. security vulnerabilities, app performance, design/UX issues, animations, gestures, etc.
4 - What do you think is lacking in the mobile testing space? Anything that would make your lives easier?
When it comes to testing mobile apps, I've found that having a diverse toolkit is critical. From manual testing to automated testing, there are plenty of tools to choose from. I recommend M-Connect, which has additional capabilities to collaborate with your team while testing your mobile apps.
The level of detail I like to test my apps depends on the situation. For quick releases or bug fixes, basic testing may suffice. But a thorough inspection is necessary for major releases or high-profile apps.
When testing an app, I look for various issues. Security vulnerabilities are always a top priority, but I also pay close attention to app performance, design/UX issues, animations, gestures, and more.
One area where I think the mobile testing space could improve is the area of cross-platform testing. With so many different devices and operating systems on the market, ensuring that an app works seamlessly across all platforms can be challenging.
Depending on your wishes from the app, I 100 percent recommend having it professionally tested. The company in which I work always has the software reviewed by Dynamic Application Security Testing https://www.appknox.com/blog/dynamic-application-security-testing and I think it's one of our strongest points. I mean, as an outsourcing IT company, we definitely have to deal with a lot of clients and opinions, but knowing your software works almost in any foreseeable case, makes the discussions a lot less frequent and a lot more friendly. It's something that I admire in this company and it's something I think any app/software should go through.