A lot of efforts goes into the mobile application development from ideation to roadmapping to the final execution. There are various stages involved in the app development such as Sprints planning, Wireframe creation, Mock-up building, coding, testing and app uploading onto the app store.
During development phase, everyone is so particular about the code quality. And, after development, the more importance is given to its launch and marketing strategy.
But, how about the testing. Alas! It’s always forgotten. Why? The reason is testing is a big elephant in the room that don’t given much thought to. It’s the fact.

According to SD Times, “Only 8 per cent of developers go through crucial quality assurance processes.”

However, inefficient testing or no testing impact appear when the app fails to gain much popularity and user traction in the market. Also, the lack of matured testing tools would result in missed deadlines or cost overruns.

The comprehensive mobile testing strategy must include the right combination of manual and automated testing tools for optimized mobile app testing.

Let’s take a look at the ways illustrating how to perform the testing well, so that there will be no bugs, crashes and app failure.

1) Set up testing timeline
During app planning, it’s important to assign a specific time period for the testing as well. As, the development begins side by side testing should be taken care of. It helps in checking and detecting whether all the functionalities are working well together in a package or not.

2) Check on the target OS
Testing the app on every hardware and OS combination is not feasible. Although testers should test the application on every possible OS and its versions. If the app is designed for a version of OS, then it need to be checked whether it is compatible for more updates or not.

3) Testing on devices can’t be overlooked
Emulators and simulators works best in the initial phase of development, but they don’t give much idea about the look and feel, and usability of the app in a better way. It’s good to start testing the app on some devices.

4) Don’t forget UI
How the app look like is the crucial element on which the app’s success largely depends on. Simultaneously, it’s a big challenge for the development team. Testers need to check that the app UI is user-friendly, and perfectly fit for every screen size devoid of any image distortion.

5) Importantly, battery consumption
It’s a bit startling to consider why testers would check the battery consumption? But, it’s important. App users are more likely abandon the app usage if it drains their phone battery a lot. So make sure the app is not power hungry.

6) Performance and security testing
Adequate performance is one of the must-have in enhancing user experience. It must be assessed that the app is working impeccably without putting user information at risk. A check and rectification of known and unknown vulnerabilities end up the user distress that may have raised.

7) Test with other phone features
Less often, the app interferes with the basic feature of mobile phones that makes app- a hassle for the users. It sometimes, spread negative word of mouth about the app. So testers must do the quality assurance when the phone is active and ensure the bug won’t impact phone’s basic features.

8) Automated testing
Automated testing is best preferred where the app needs regular maintenance and repeatable testing. This testing is a good option as it reduces the time to market the app and generate high revenue.

9) Not suggested- skimp on standard practice
There are some software testing techniques and acceptance criteria for the mobile application testing that testers have to follow for quality assurance purpose. Keeping this standards aside during testing will put the app’s performance and security at stake.

10) Data networks
Of course, the testers are presumed to sit in the office and check the quality assurance of the app on various devices. But, sometimes, they need to move around along with their devices to check whether the app work best on distinct speed of internet connections or not. Actually, users prefer to use the app on-the-go where getting same internet access is not possible and if they are getting any hurdles in using the app, they immediately uninstall the app. So testers must ensure that app works well at varied range of internet connection.

Conclusion
Huge investment is made by the businesses from road mapping to the final delivery of the app. A few bugs or errors would be disastrous and ruin the whole efforts involved in the application. So before the app get out of the door, make sure the app is tested by proficient testers.