Summer of Tech 2016 introduction to testing on mobile devices including how to map an application, brainstorm mobile-specific test ideas, learn about mobile application testing mnemonics, do some hands-on device testing, discover the common challenges of mobile, and try out a mobile device emulator.

1. Mobile Testing Taster
Katrina Clokie

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6. What makes mobile different?

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9. Mobile tablet users who are shopping for a new product are nearly twice
as likely to go online from homes, while smartphone users are likely to
turn to their devices while they are in a retail environment and/or while
they have downtime.
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12. Mobile Mnemonics

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14. I SLICED UP FUN
I: INPUTS INTO THE DEVICE
S: STORE
L: LOCATION
I: INTERACTIONS/INTERRUPTIONS
C: COMMUNICATION
E: ERGONOMICS
D: DATA
U: USABILITY
P: PLATFORM
F: FUNCTION
U: USER SCENARIOS
N: NETWORK
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15. Links to Resources
COP FLUNG GUN
I SLICED UP FUN
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17. Device Fragmentation

23. Devices vs. Emulators

24. Device Mode

26. Testing with Real Devices
Accurate results
Hardware problems detected
Memory
Sensors
Battery
Display
Phone interrupts
Usability Look & Feel
Platform and Carrier considerations
Cost
Logistics
Storage
Charging cables
Tracking

27. Mobile Testing Pathway

28. Mobile Testing Pathway

29. Katrina Clokie
katrinaclokie@gmail.com
@katrina_tester