Tag: mobile app testing

Today, mobile phones have evolved to be much more than just communication devices as they were originally envisioned. Right from fitness tracking to maps and what not, various applications on mobile phones have made them versatile.

Now a mobile phone application needs to have a framework to be developed. Two of the leading frameworks are Flutter created by Google and React Native created by Facebook. Both of them are open-source frameworks and offer the ability to build high-quality applications for both iOS and Android environments. With rich widgets and ability to deploy on multiple platforms, there is a lot of time and effort saved.

However, any solution needs to be tested before deployment. Hence, there needs to be reliable testing solutions. Automated testing is critical as it allows developers to check and fix bugs proactively, ensure stability and software product quality. This will in turn translate to better user experience, faster rollout and reduced time to market.

The main advantages of automated testing frameworks are:

1. Increased efficiency
2. Reduced manual intervention and errors associated with the same
3. Improved user experience
4. Assured cross-platform compatibility

To support testing needs of Flutter apps, the below automated testing frameworks have emerged.

1. Flutter Driver

Google has provided Flutter Driver as the official testing framework. User interactions can be simulated and app behavior can be verified easily. Further, it is continuously updated and has many APIs and tools for testing. User behavior and pathways can be tested as a whole. The Dart VM’s hot-reload feature, allows to quickly reload the app’s code during testing. This in turn improves efficiency by saving time during testing iterations.

2. Mokito

The programming language used in Flutter is Dart. Mockito is a powerful framework for this language. Specific parts of the app can be tested in isolation and various simulations can be run. Further, Mokito can be used in conjunction with Flutter Driver to write a complete suite of tests and simulations.

The automated testing frameworks for React Native are as below.

3. Jest

React Native works on Java and Jest is widely adopted for React Native development. Jest has some excellent features like:

1. Mocking – Ability to mock in-built dependencies like functions, API calls etc
2. Ability to undertake asynchronous testing
3. Ability to generate reports that show how much of the code is covered by tests
4. Snapshot testing feature where the unintended changes in UI can easily be singled out.
5. Features like test watchers which only run tests on the recent changes.
6. Seamless integration

4. Detox

Detox is an end-to-end testing framework specifically designed for React Native apps. It allows for fast simultaneous and reliable testing across multiple devices. It also integrates easily with CI (continuous integration) and CD (continuous deployment) systems and rich API support.

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Mobile phones have now enlarged in function to become an all-encompassing devices that is touching almost every aspect of our everyday life. The primary driver for this progress has been the ability to develop various mobile applications to enhance their value and function. Given their critical function, it is necessary to test mobile applications properly before deployment. GRhombus, a leading software development company in UAE bring to light some trending practices in mobile app automation testing in the below blog. They are:

1) Test automation frameworks such as Appium, Espresso, and XCUITest.

2) Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) to automate the build and deployment process.

3) Cloud-based testing platforms, such as Sauce Labs and BrowserStack, to test apps on a wide range of devices and different versions of operating systems.

4) Test automation using artificial intelligence and machine learning.

5) Shift-left testing, which involves starting testing earlier in the development process to find and fix issues sooner.

6) Use of open-source tools like Selenium for mobile web testing and Calabash for mobile native testing.

Test automation frameworks such as Appium, Espresso, and XCUITest are used to automate the testing of mobile and desktop applications. They provide a set of libraries and tools that can be used to write automated test scripts that can be executed against the application under test.

XCUITest is a test automation framework for iOS applications. It provides a simple and easy-to-use API for writing automated test scripts for iOS apps, and it is integrated with Xcode. It also supports other languages like Swift and Objective-C.

Continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) are software development practices that involve continuously integrating code changes into a central repository, and then continuously delivering those changes to various environments.

CI/CD is a key practice in modern software development that enables development teams to deliver new features and bug fixes to users faster. It helps reduce any issues in the code base and code can be released to multiple environments simultaneously.

Cloud-based testing platforms, such as Sauce Labs and BrowserStack, provide a way for developers to test their web applications and websites across a wide range of browsers, operating systems, and devices. These platforms allow developers to run automated tests and manual tests in a virtual environment, eliminating the need for a physical lab of devices and browsers. This allows for more efficient and cost-effective testing, as well as the ability to test on a wider range of configurations.

In all the above cases, proper tools and processes must be in place to track and report the test results and bring it under the continual improvement loop. Some of the best test case management tools in our experience as one of the best penetration testing companies in UK are:

• TestRail: A web-based test case management tool that allows users to manage, track, and report on test results.
• Zephyr: A test case management tool that integrates with Jira and allows users to track test cases and their results.
• qTest: A cloud-based test case management tool that allows users to manage, track, and report on test results in real time.
• Test Link: An open-source test case management tool that allows users to manage, track, and report on test results.
• Practi Test: A web-based test case management tool that allows users to manage, track, and report on test results and also has integration with JIRA and other DevOps tools.

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