Mobile Testing

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Mobile Application Testing is a process by which software developed for hand held devices are tested for its functionality and usability. It can be automated as well as manual. Mobile applications usually come preinstalled by mobile software distribution platforms. An effective combination of both manual and automated testing tools that covers functional and non- functional testing is essential for getting your mobile applications to market on time and within budget.

 The devices are usually checked on the basis of their user interface, functionality, hardware and software constraints and customer expectations.

  Mobile applications testing are same as using software which can be downloaded from the web, and can be used after installation. Mobile platforms such as android, iphone, blackberry, hp palm etc. can be downloaded from application stores. For example android application can be downloaded from android market.

 Mobile based Application Testing includes-

  Installation Testing: deals with the installation of the mobile application into the device.

  Functional Testing: focuses on how the application works functionally.

  Performance Testing: analyzes the load bearing capacity.

  Power Consumption Testing: checks the power consumption while the application is running.

  Usability Testing: checks if all the listed requirements are satisfied or not. There are many Mobile

Testing Tools also like- Tosca, MonkeyTalk, M-eux Test, Android GUITAR, Googletest, Robotium etc...