{"id":14324,"date":"2019-12-02T18:41:28","date_gmt":"2019-12-02T13:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cigniti.com\/blog\/?p=14324"},"modified":"2019-12-02T18:41:28","modified_gmt":"2019-12-02T13:11:28","slug":"enterprise-mobile-test-automation-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigniti.com\/blog\/enterprise-mobile-test-automation-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking a look at the state of mobile test automation today"},"content":{"rendered":"
The state of\u00a0<\/span>mobile test automation<\/span>\u00a0has 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.\u00a0<\/span>As Agile and DevOps methodologies are becoming mainstream, the world of mobile test automation is undergoing a transformational shift.\u00a0<\/span>The far-reaching scope and usability of mobile applications across business vertica<\/span>ls are growing at a rapid pace.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If statistics are to be believed then the global app revenue had touched a whopping USD 19.5 billio<\/span>n in the first quarter of 2019.<\/span>\u00a0Further, mobile app development companies have created app stores catering to the users\u2019 interest areas such as retail, gaming, banking, cab booking, travel, and so on.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 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\u2019 acceptance. Since mobile apps need to be compatible across devices, operating systems (Android, iOS, and Windows), and networks, they need to undergo thorough\u00a0<\/span>mobile app testing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>This raises the cost of testing due to the following reasons:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To achieve cost optimization in testing,\u00a0<\/span>test automation can help significantly<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>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:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n An overview of mobile app test automation scenario<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It is not\u00a0<\/span>advisable<\/span>\u00a0to 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.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In other words, the\u00a0<\/span>mobile application testing strategy<\/span>\u00a0would 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\u00a0<\/span>such as<\/span>\u00a0Appium, MonkeyTalk, Calabash, Robotium, and Selendroid<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0among others. Additionally, organizations can leverage cloud-based testing solutions to save costs with tools like DeviceAnywh<\/span>e<\/span>re, Sauce Labs, and Per<\/span>fecto Mobile<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n How should enterprises deal with mobile test automation<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Adopting an automated\u00a0<\/span>mobile application testing approach<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>can be a str<\/span>ategic decision. If done right<\/span>, it can help an organization to become efficient in QA. Since mobile QA\u00a0<\/span>automation requires integration with multiple processes, business channels, and tools, organizations should\u00a0<\/span>consider thes<\/span>e\u00a0<\/span>aspects while taking up the automation charge<\/span>:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Challenges in automating mobile testing services<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Notwithstanding the benefits of\u00a0<\/span>adopting<\/span>\u00a0an<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>automated mobile application testing approach<\/span>, there\u00a0<\/span>are a few challenges that enterprises may have to deal with:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0<\/span>mobile application testing approach<\/span><\/b>\u00a0has undergone a change<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0thanks to the multiplicity of devices, p<\/span>latforms, and their periodic up<\/span>gradations. With automation in mobility QA becoming the norm across organizations, let us look into the status.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Conclusion<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With collaboration between testers and developers increasing<\/span>\u00a0due to<\/span>\u00a0Agile and DevOps, the state of automation testing for mobile apps is changing for sure. Now, testers need to upgrade their programming skills and become an enabler of quality eng<\/span>ineering to preempt glitches.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cigniti\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0proprietary\u00a0<\/span>Mobile Test Automation<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Framework seamlessly integrates with various open-source and commercial test tools (such as HP Mobile Center, Appium, Perfecto mobile, etc.) and helps you achieve acceleration in your mobile application testing projects. With minimal customization, it ensures significantly higher test automation coverage for your applications. Cigniti\u2019s Mobile Testing Framework integrates with various CI tools to enable end-to-end automation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mobile apps are not just an additional channel to access info, but an indicator of convenience which a business offers to its customers. A leading financial services firm wanted to improve their app quality by implementing best mobile testing practices and processes.\u00a0<\/span>Know how<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>Cigniti\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0automated testing framework decreased test cycle execution time by 60% & post-production defects by over 70%.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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