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Mobile Testing

Mobile Testing

Rex Black

(2018)

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Abstract

Mobile testing is the process of testing the functionality, usability and consistency of mobile software. While similar to standard software testing, efficient and effective mobile testing requires an additional set of skills on top of those usually required by software testers. With this essential guide, in line with the ASTQB Certified Mobile Tester syllabus, you will gain the understanding and skills you require to begin your journey to becoming a proficient mobile tester.
'Rex’s book on mobile testing is not only very helpful but also amusing in its application of short, understandable real-life examples. I wish mobile app makers could have read it years ago.'
Istvan Forgacs
'Rex Black's Mobile Testing book, based on the ASTQB Certified Mobile Tester Syllabus, puts mobile testing techniques and concepts into perspective using real world examples. Not only is this book informative on the theory behind successful mobile testing, but his ability to relate these back to situations in which he has personally experienced assists the reader in gaining a greater understanding. All techniques and concepts in this book are well explained and relatable, making the transition and advancement in mobile testing much easier. Whether you are looking at gaining your ASTQB Mobile Tester Certification, or just looking at learning or improving your skills in mobile testing, this book is definitely one to read and keep in your toolkit.'
Marie Walsh
Rex Black is president of RBCS and has authored over a dozen training courses. He leads the Agile Working Group, is the coordinator for the Advanced Test Manager syllabus team, and was previously president of the ISTQB and ASTQB. Rex is also a prolific author with over 10 books on software testing under his belt.
'A handy guide through mobile world testing context and the ASTQB Certified Mobile Tester syllabus.'
Piotr Wicherski
Mobile testing is the process of testing the functionality, usability and consistency of mobile software. While similar to standard software testing, efficient and effective mobile testing requires an additional set of skills on top of those usually required by software testers. With this essential guide, in line with the ASTQB Certified Mobile Tester syllabus, you will gain the understanding and skills you require to begin your journey to becoming a proficient mobile tester.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Cover Cover
Copyright Page iv
CONTENTS v
LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES vii
ABOUT THE AUTHOR viii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ix
GLOSSARY x
INTRODUCTION 1
BOOK STYLE 2
1 INTRODUCTION TO MOBILE TESTING 5
CHAPTER SECTIONS 5
CHAPTER TERMS 5
1 WHAT IS A MOBILE APPLICATION? 6
2 EXPECTATIONS FROM MOBILE USERS 8
3 CHALLENGES FOR TESTERS 12
4 NECESSARY SKILLS 19
5 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MOBILE TESTING 20
6 LIFE CYCLE MODELS 22
2 TEST PLANNING AND DESIGN 26
CHAPTER SECTIONS 26
CHAPTER TERMS 26
1 IDENTIFY FUNCTIONS AND ATTRIBUTES 26
2 IDENTIFY AND ASSESS RISKS 30
3 DETERMINE COVERAGE GOALS 41
4 DETERMINE TEST APPROACH 45
5 IDENTIFY TEST CONDITIONS AND SET SCOPE 47
6 REGRESSION TESTING 50
3 QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS FOR MOBILE TESTING 53
CHAPTER SECTIONS 53
CHAPTER TERMS 53
1 INTRODUCTION 53
2 FUNCTIONAL TESTING 54
3 NON-FUNCTIONAL TESTING 79
4 ENVIRONMENTS AND TOOLS 98
CHAPTER SECTIONS 98
CHAPTER TERMS 98
1 TOOLS 98
2 ENVIRONMENTS AND PROTOCOLS 105
3 SPECIFIC APPLICATION-BASED ENVIRONMENT CONSIDERATIONS 113
4 REAL DEVICES, SIMULATORS, EMULATORS, AND THE CLOUD 117
5 PERFORMANCE TEST TOOLS AND SUPPORT 124
6 TEST AUTOMATION 128
5 FUTURE-PROOFING 135
CHAPTER SECTIONS 135
CHAPTER TERMS 135
1 EXPECT RAPID GROWTH 135
2 BUILD FOR CHANGE 137
3 PLAN FOR THE FUTURE 142
4 ANTICIPATING THE FUTURE 144
6 APPENDICES 148
APPENDIX A: REFERENCES AND RESOURCES 148
APPENDIX B: EXERCISE SOLUTIONS 149
APPENDIX C: SAMPLE EXAM QUESTION ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS 157
INDEX 170
Back Cover 172