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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 |
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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 |