Mobile Application Testing - Full Course

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Module 1 : Introduction to Mobile Application Testing

Market size and figures
Players in the Mobile Space
Target audiences and customers
Business Model in Mobile Space
Overview of Mobile Devices
Different types of Mobile Applications
Mobile Application Architecture
Client-side architecture
Server-side architecture
Connection Types
Development Platforms for Mobile Applications

Module 2 : Mobile Applications Test Types

Challenges of mobile application testing
Testing in Mobile Space
Emulators & Simulators
Differences in Mobile & Conventional Application Testing
Mobile Testing Types
Testing for the devices
Testing for the connectivity
Testing applications on different platforms
Mobile specific testing
Testing different types of mobile applications
Common test types applied to mobile testing
Field testing

Module 3 : Mobile Application Testing Process & Techniques

Test Process
Test Levels
Agile and Mobile Application Development
Test Coverage

Module 4 : Test Design Techniques Used for Mobile Testing

Equivalence Class Partitioning
Boundary Value Analysis
Decision Table
State Transition Testing

Full Course: Mobile Application Testing

Introduction

Welcome to the comprehensive course on Mobile Application Testing! In this course, we'll explore various techniques and tools used in testing mobile applications. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced tester, this course will provide valuable insights and hands-on experience.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of mobile operating systems (iOS, Android)
Familiarity with test automation concepts
Programming skills (Java/Kotlin for Android, Swift for iOS)

Module 1: Understanding Mobile App Testing

In this module, we'll discuss the importance of mobile app testing, different types of tests, and test levels.

Code Sample:

// Example unit test for an iOS app (written in Swift)
func testSampleFunction() {
    let sut = SampleClass()
    // Test the function with expected input and output
    XCTAssertEqual(sut.sampleFunction(), 5)
}

Module 2: Manual Testing Techniques

Explore the basics of manual testing, including how to create test cases, test scripts, and effective bug reporting.

Module 3: Automated Testing for Mobile Apps

In this module, we'll dive deep into automated testing for mobile apps using popular tools such as Appium, XCUITest, and Espresso.

Table:

Tool	Platform(s)	Language
Appium	Android, iOS	Java/Kotlin, Python, Ruby, etc.
XCUITest	iOS	Swift, Xcode
Espresso	Android	Java/Kotlin, Android Studio

Module 4: Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Learn about CI/CD practices for mobile apps, including Jenkins, CircleCI, and fastlane.

Conclusion

By the end of this course, you will have a strong understanding of mobile application testing and be equipped with the skills needed to test mobile applications effectively. Happy learning!