Mobile Test Automation - 9781118913208

Test thoroughly, completely, and accurately across all devices and operating systems

Mobile Testing is an invaluable reference providing complete guidance toward all aspects of application testing across operating systems and devices. You will find insightful discussion of the current mobile market and its future outlook—including what it means for you—as well as clear, comprehensive instruction on manual testing, automation, continuous integration, performance testing, and more. Written by a team of experts at a major testing organization, this useful guide ensures your app's functionality across all devices on any given platform, including advice on "future-proofing" testing procedures against incoming technology changes.

The world is going mobile. Seemingly everyone has a smartphone, and they all want the latest apps—but an app that can't handle a given device without malfunctioning is a liability and a missed opportunity.Mobile Testing provides the guidance you need to formulate an effective testing strategy. You will:

• Review the operating systems of various mobile devices, and the workings of the modern mobile app
• Discover the advantages and limitations of manual testing, and the different approaches to automation
• Learn how to effectively use popular automation tools, including Calabash and Cucumber
• Integrate mobile into an existing system, and plan for the future of smart devices

Every new device to hit the market adds another piece to the testing puzzle, and maintaining a comprehensive strategy can be overwhelming without certain procedures and tools in place. For those interested in turning out only the best possible app,Mobile Testing provides the information and skills that build an effective testing strategy.