Datamatics Global Service Ltd Challenges of Manual Testing In Digital Era Rashmi Lokhande - Test Analyst Ashish Yadav - Test Analyst Datamatics Global Service Ltd

Abstract Digital Transformation is touching the essential aspect of human lives, the most important device that plays a major role in the digitalization today is the handy devices i.e. the smartphones / Tablets and other hand-held devices including wearables. Software quality is also considered as an important aspect for growth and sustainability. In this world of digital transformation, testing new products is getting more and more complex. Hence, the QA organizations are in urgent need to assess customer experience capabilities as well as to ensure the functionality of each application applying the developments in quality, cost and agility.

Scope The purpose of this white paper is to bring out some of the best practices of mobile testing in the digital world along with addressing the challenges that are faced in mobile testing   Key things that are addressed in this document: QA challenges towards mobile testing Recommendations and solutions /approach.

Some of the Challenges in mobile testing One of the main mobile testing challenge is variation in device for better quality of deliverables.   Availability of tools like the emulators and the simulators Various compatibility issues of OS platforms and fragmentation Following the industry standard Testing in the realistic networks Skilled QA resources

Continued… Multitude mobile devices

Recommendations Understand the requirement of effective app and its delivery Focus on globalization requirement and usage of the app Introduce effective and valuable mobile testing methods like orthogonal array methods Testing the Mobile app at cloud Testing in the real world

Continued… Introduce effective and valuable mobile testing methods like orthogonal array methods e.g. Optimal testing coverage Automation to be a part of mobile app testing Mobile Phones Web browsers OS Apple Safari iOS Samsung Chrome Android HTC I.E Nokia Firefox Windows mobile

Conclusion Need to analyze the trends, examine them, and follow the right steps to enhance testing capabilities Use a proper methodology like the orthogonal array to avoid high chance of missing out bugs and better coverage on testing Can be various other challenges depending upon the requirements, risks and demand of the project, which ultimately may vary in solution

References & Appendix http://www.cigniti.com https://test.io/software-testing-guide https://saucelabs.com

Author Biography Rashmi Lokhande Test Analyst   Rashmi is currently working with Datamatics Global Services Limited as Test Analyst. She has more than 5 years of experience in Manual Testing. As Test Analyst she has worked in phases of various phases of SDLC like Requirement Analysis, Design, Development and Testing. She has completed Bachelor of Engineering in Computers. Before joining Datamatics, she had worked with Nitor Infotech Pvt Limited for the span of 3 Years. She has a well-versed knowledge and expertise in Healthcare Domain and Agile Scrum methodology.

Ashish Yadav Test Analyst   Ashish is currently working with Datamatics Global Services Limited as a Test Consultant. He has more than 3.5 years of experience in Information Technology. He is Bachelor of Computer Engineering and has also completed ISTQB certifications. As Test Consultant he has worked in various phases of SDLC like Requirement Analysis, Design, Development and Testing that involves in multiple projects related to health insurance domain. He has sound knowledge and expertise in Healthcare Insurance, Finance, and Database warehouse.

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