{"id":33371,"date":"2019-01-28T18:30:04","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T22:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=33371"},"modified":"2019-01-28T18:30:04","modified_gmt":"2019-01-28T22:30:04","slug":"accurately-test-new-mobile-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2019\/accurately-test-new-mobile-application\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Accurately Test Your New Mobile Application?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve created or are in the process of creating a new mobile app, hopefully, you\u2019re thinking critically about testing strategies. Because we all want our application to garner downloads and positive reviews, ensuring it works on a multitude of mobile devices is a top priority. If you\u2019ve already looked into your options, you know there are various ways to go about this. Today, we\u2019ll talk briefly about a few key points concerning accuracy in testing.<\/p>\n

Testing On Real Devices<\/h3>\n

\"How<\/a>
\nApp Builder 101: Top Five Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Mobile Application Development<\/em><\/p>\n

We won\u2019t bury the lede: using real devices leads to the most accurate results. If you\u2019re outsourcing mobile application testing<\/a>, you want a service that readily acknowledges and provides this. When using real devices for testing, the most helpful things to keep in mind are that you should choose a range of different operating systems, screen resolutions, and more. Research and analysis will be required in order to discern which devices are most prevalent among your targeted base.<\/p>\n

One of the main reasons real-device testing is so accurate is that it doesn\u2019t give you false positives like an emulator might. Using real devices in the process also lets you see how your app impacts battery usage and other factors. You can clearly see how to app behaves around push notifications and incoming calls and texts. All of this is of crucial importance to the consumer.<\/p>\n

That said, real-device testing still comes with challenges. Each device used must be maintained, which comes with costs, and there is an intimidating number of devices on the market. Finally, if you\u2019re looking to reach a global audience, devices used in other countries may be difficult to come by.<\/p>\n

Cloud-Based Testing<\/h3>\n

\"How<\/a>
\nWhen Design Meets Stability: 5 Things to Consider When Developing Mobile Apps<\/em><\/p>\n

Cloud-based tools can help you mitigate some of the challenges presented by real-device testing. In the first place, it\u2019s highly cost-effective, which may offset some of the additional expenses incurred by procuring the range of real devices. It\u2019s so cost-effective because cloud tools can supply options across multiple platforms and displays.<\/p>\n

Result reporting and analysis is also a positive consideration with the cloud. In addition to this, you may save time, as devices can be tested alongside one another, and app updates can occur in the cloud as well.<\/p>\n

One possible shortcoming with cloud testing is security<\/a>. This isn\u2019t universal, as secure environments do exist, but there are never any total guarantees when data is uploaded to the cloud. If not outsourcing, you will most certainly need to consider a strong, stable internet connection and bandwidth usage, which is required for cloud testing.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/a>
\nTop Mobile Design Trends for 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

You may also want to bear in mind that not every app will absolutely demand cloud testing. For instance, bare bones, basic apps targeted toward one group in one geographical region may not need it, especially if it acts the same way across multiple versions of an operating system.<\/p>\n

How will you perform testing on your mobile app? Ultimately, many choose to have this done by someone else. Either way, if you want to serve and secure a broad audience, real-device, cloud-based testing is a must for maximum accuracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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