Cloud-based testing provides an effective way to test mobile apps across various devices and environments. Key benefits include access to many real devices globally through a web-based interface, ability to control testing processes remotely, and pay-per-use pricing. Challenges include firewall exceptions, application tuning, and security and performance issues across different cloud platforms. Best practices for cloud-based mobile testing include thorough test planning and execution across multiple devices to simulate real-world user experiences.

1. Cloud based Testing for Mobile Apps Dada Mote XORIANT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

2. Agenda Testing Mobile Apps Limitations Emerging Trends Cloud Based Testing for Mobile Apps Clouds types for Mobile Apps Testing Features of Cloud based Testing Test Planning and Best Practices Future Scope –Cloud Automation Engagement

3. Mobile-Smart Phones Requests

4. Introduction Growth of Mobile Platforms Growth of Vendors Types of Mobile Apps Biggest challenge: ‘ How to Test?’

5. Testing Pre-Installed Mobile Apps Core data activities Functionality & Usability Automatic upgrades Cannot be Un-installed Testing on ‘Prototype device’

6. Testing Installable Mobile Apps Downloading & Upgrading Download through Wired / Wireless Media AppStore, Online-URL, Transfer via USB, BlueTooth, InfraRed Installation and Un-Installation Platform Specific

7. Testing Browser Based Mobile Apps Supported Mobile Browsers Opera, Skyfire, Teashark, bolt, Blazer Accessibility and security Availability scenarios Real Location

8. Testing Performance/Functionality Various Network Strengths Various Network Speeds Various Network Types 2G, 3G & Wi-Fi

9. Testing Performance/Functionality Availability of Free Memory Memory Usage Pattern Launched, Run, Exit, Run for long time Memory Consumption Pattern (RAM) Multi-applications run while AUT is Run

10. Testing Performance/Functionality Continually Upgrading Devices & Apps Backward Compatibility MSP and Vendor Impact Battery Consumption Pattern Various Battery Strengths

11. Testing Compatibility/Functionality Various Input Modes Different screen sizes and Resolutions Various Interruptions while AUT is Launched, Run, Exit, Installed, Upgraded

12. Traditional Apps Testing- Simulators Advantages Finding issues in early stage, Non-availability of device Disadvantages Resemblance of the device Test environment & i/o related issues Actual end user scenarios Network, location related scenarios

13. Mobile Apps Testing - Challenges Testing is not straight forward Simulators are not Reliable Real Test Bed Real Devices Availability, Devices w/ limited resources, Versions Real Network Operators, Infrastructure, Location

14. Requirement of Ideal Testing Platform Easy access & Full control to many phones Enable all types of Testing Integrate with existing MDLC/MDF Generate Reports Easily Enhance Collaboration among distributed teams

15. Emerging Trends Advanced Testing Process Automation Testing Mobinium, Robotium, QTP w/ M-Eux Out-Sourcing to Real Test Bed Beta Testing, Crowd-Sourced Testing Remote Real Devices Cloud based Testing Approach

16. General Cloud based Services Features Pay as you use Any service any time Use of Virtualization Resources Availability Scale-up and Scale-down Adopt changing conditions

17. General Cloud based Services- Types Cloud Services SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, Taas Cloud Types Private Cloud Owned, Hosted, Dedicated Public Cloud Hosted, Shared

18. Why Cloud based Approach for Mobile? Real Test Bed Dynamic mobile landscape Comprehensive Testing Efficient Testing Compatibility Service Quality across devices

19. Cloud based Testing for Mobile Apps Web based secure access Control to Many Real/Actual Devices Testing in Live Networks Different Geo-locations globally

20. Cloud based Testing for Mobile Apps Control on Testing process Agile Enterprises can control the Cloud to keep the Apps and services up-to-date with Newest Handsets Huge Revenue opportunities w/ gain in the market value

21. Mobile Cloud Overview 100% Web based S-a-a-S Platform Holding the handset Install Application from PC to Device Send numbers to the device using keyboard Simulate handset events in single click Capture screenshots and videos

23. M-Cloud Infra Elements Sync Engine Web2.0 Portal Device Management Data Adapters Push Notifications Aggregation

24. M-Cloud Infra Elements Rapid Development Conflict Resolution Core Apps Privacy and Access Scalability

25. M-Cloud Connectivity

26. Specific Types of M-Cloud Private M-Cloud Owned, Dedicated, Hosted Public M-Cloud Hosted, Shared Single Platform Cloud Full Mobile Cloud Devices from All platforms

27. M-Cloud -Public Shared Devices Book time slot for Specific Devices Specify Mobile Networks, Geo-locations Keep Updated the Test Plan Complete testing activity within time Security and Performance testing is crucial

28. M-Cloud -Private Dedicated Devices Secured Devices Change/upgrade of devices within cloud Pool of Devices is part of Test strategy Network should be part of test strategy Choose betn hosted and on-premise devices

29. Services by M-Cloud Owner Lab with Versions of devices Setup Frameworks Mobile Cloud Switch Connection Utilities Generate the Reports

30. Features of M-Cloud Highest level of Reliability Device with Active Mobile plans Call, SMS, install apps, browse facility Availability of Latest & upcoming Devices 24x7 applications and performance monitoring Reserve Devices whenever you need

31. M-Cloud Future Scope

32. Best Practices - Test Planning Setup the Test Bed Identify the Resources on M-Cloud Identify Test Cases for M-Cloud Identify Test Data Regulations in advance Simulate the End User Experience Consider the Response Times Follow International Requirements Identify Risk based scenarios

33. Best Practices – Test Execution Select proper/specific M-Cloud Location, platform, Device dependent Connect to Device on M-Cloud and Port the Apps on the Device Identify applicable Testing types Test across Multiple devices Testing skills for Test engineers Execute specific Tests related to Performance, Security, Accessibility, Availability

34. M-Cloud Implementation Challenges Firewall Exceptions & Remote configurations Application Tuning Storage and Bandwidth cost Cross Cloud Alignment bottlenecks Failover Testing for disaster recovery Elasticity and scalability- False positives Security and performance issues

35. Xoriant Services For Mobile Apps Multiplatform Mobile Apps Development Testing Framework for various platforms w/ M-Cloud services Trained M-Cloud Mobile Apps Test Experts Continuous Testing Improvement in M-Cloud Services

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