Taking a look at the state of mobile test automation today

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The State of Mobile Test Automation Today
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Introduction The state of mobile test
automation has undergone a transformation of
sorts with the adoption of Agile and DevOps. The
latest trends are about adopting new technology
tools, methodologies like DevSecOps, and enabling
cost optimization for enterprises. As Agile and
DevOps methodologies are becoming mainstream, the
world of mobile test automation is undergoing a
transformational shift. The far-reaching scope
and usability of mobile applications across
business verticals are growing at a rapid pace.
If statistics are to be believed, then the
global app revenue had touched a whopping USD
19.5 billion in the first quarter of 2019.
Further, mobile app development companies have
created app stores catering to the users
interest areas such as retail, gaming, banking,
cab booking, travel, and so on. With high
competition prevailing in the mobile app segment,
not every app is hitting the gravy train of
achieving ROI. In fact, most apps are lying in
various app stores waiting for customers
acceptance. Since mobile apps need to be
compatible across devices, operating systems
(Android, iOS, and Windows), and networks, they
need to undergo thorough mobile app testing. This
raises the cost of testing due to the following
reasons Validate mobile apps on multiple
device platforms, OSs, and combinations.
Execute mobile application testing more often due
to OS version upgrades, the launch of new
devices, and incorporation of new features, among
others.
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To achieve cost optimization in testing, test
automation can help significantly. In order to
aptly implement automation for mobile app
testing, it is imperative to obtain a
comprehensive understanding of the underlying
challenges, industry best practices, as well as
the current trends. Let us dig in An overview
of mobile app test automation scenario It is
not advisable to automate every test case, for
the same would depend on a few parameters. These
would include tool selection, feasibility,
business process, and the functionality of test
cases, among others. Even when organizations have
the mandate to adopt automation, there is often a
gap between the lip and the cup. In other
words, the mobile application testing strategy
would often vacillate in tool selection,
especially when it comes to its features and
compatibility. So, in order to save costs,
organizations often go in for open source tools
such as Appium, MonkeyTalk, Calabash, Robotium,
and Selendroid, among others. Additionally,
organizations can leverage cloud-based testing
solutions to save costs with tools like
DeviceAnywhere, Sauce Labs, and Perfecto Mobile.
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How should enterprises deal with mobile test
automation Adopting an automated mobile
application testing approach can be a strategic
decision. If done right, it can help an
organization to become efficient in QA. Since
mobile QA automation requires integration with
multiple processes, business channels, and tools,
organizations should consider these aspects while
taking up the automation charge Combining
mobile, web, and desktop application testing by
leveraging technical innovations, tools, and
functional knowledge. Including the
development team in unit testing thereby
preventing the ingress of glitches at source.
Executing the strategy automate from anywhere
in the SDLC. Preempting interdependence
between the development and testing teams by
avoiding code-intrusive tools. Ensuring
performance testing as an added benefit. Read
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