Peculiarities of Mobile Performance Testing

by Nataliia Vasylyna | August 11, 2016 5:49 am

The first thing that should be known about mobile performance testing[1] is that some of its rules are the same as in web application testing[2], but mobile performance is more multifaceted.

Type and operation of devices, stability of Internet connection – these and many other aspects directly influence the user experience on mobile devices.

How to Plan and Execute Mobile Performance Testing?

• Build a testing strategy in accordance with a development model adopted in a software testing company. For example, the Agile methodology implies continuous integration, so a testing strategy should be built accordingly.
• Make sure that testing is executed according to business requirements and company-wide strategy.
• Use key metrics to check the performance during mobile application testing[3].
• At the beginning of testing, use only a limited number of scenarios to determine basic capabilities of a product under test.
• Remember that the best way to obtain valuable information is to use real devices. It’s not an end-all answer, but it can help to better understand the behavior of an app in real-world conditions.

It is also important to test mobile performance with different carrier networks and geographic locations of users. Such an exhaustive check will provide real-life data and help to improve the overall performance of a mobile app.

In general, properly planned strategy is a key to a high-performance mobile app.

Related Posts:

• Usability and Performance Testing of Mobile Apps[4]
• How to make a top fitness app with QA[5]
• How to verify the performance of mobile games?[6]

Source URL: https://blog.qatestlab.com/2016/08/11/mobile-performance-testing/

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