Automated Testing for Mobile Applications

Duration  5 days – 35 hrs

 

Overview

 

This comprehensive training course is designed to equip QA resources with the necessary skills and knowledge to automate testing for mobile applications. Participants will gain expertise in using a variety of automated testing tools to ensure efficient and effective testing of mobile applications built in Xamarin and MAUI frameworks. From junior to senior-level QA professionals, this course caters to individuals with basic SQL scripting knowledge and some experience in Web-Selenium testing (not mandatory for all participants). Through hands-on exercises and real-world projects, attendees will learn to implement automated testing solutions for mobile applications, enhancing the quality and reliability of the product suite.

Objectives

 

• Understand the fundamentals of mobile application testing and the importance of automation in the testing process.
• Learn how to set up and configure automated testing environments for mobile applications.
• Gain proficiency in using popular mobile testing frameworks and tools to automate test cases.
• Develop the skills to create and execute automated test scripts for mobile applications on different platforms and devices.
• Explore strategies for handling various mobile app testing scenarios, including user interactions, data validation, and error handling.
• Enhance the efficiency and accuracy of mobile app testing through automated test execution and result analysis.
• Apply best practices for integrating automated mobile testing into the software development lifecycle.
• Understand the challenges and considerations specific to mobile app testing, such as different OS versions, screen sizes, and network conditions.
• Learn how to generate detailed test reports and insights from automated mobile testing results.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality mobile applications by incorporating automated testing practices into the development process.

 

Audience

 

• Software Testers: Testers who are responsible for testing mobile applications manually and want to enhance their skills in automated testing for mobile platforms.

 

• Quality Assurance (QA) Engineers: QA professionals who seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of mobile app testing through automation.

 

• Mobile App Developers: Developers involved in mobile app development who wish to learn how to implement automated testing for their applications.

 

• Test Automation Engineers: Engineers with a focus on test automation, looking to specialize in mobile app testing.

 

• Mobile App Test Leads/Managers: Leads or managers overseeing mobile app testing projects and aiming to implement automated testing strategies.

 

• Mobile Application Project Teams: Team members involved in mobile app development and testing, looking to upskill in automated testing practices.

 

• IT Professionals and Technologists: Individuals with a technical background seeking to expand their knowledge in mobile app testing with automation.

 

• QA Managers/Directors: Managers or directors responsible for quality assurance initiatives, interested in incorporating automated mobile testing into their team’s workflows.

 

• Anyone Involved in Mobile Application Testing: Individuals from various backgrounds involved in mobile app testing processes, such as User Acceptance Testing (UAT) or Compatibility Testing.

Pre- requisites 

• Basic software testing knowledge

• Familiarity with mobile applications and their functionalities

• Basic programming skills (preferably in Java, Python, or JavaScript)

• Understanding of mobile devices and operating systems

• Ability to set up a test environment for mobile app testing

• Knowledge of test case design principles

 

Course Content

 

Module 1: Introduction to Automated Testing for Mobile Applications

 

• Understanding the need for automated testing in mobile app development
• Overview of Xamarin and MAUI frameworks
• Comparison between manual and automated mobile testing
• Introduction to various mobile testing tools (to be determined based on trainer’s
• suggestions)
• Best practices and other easy to use frameworks

 

Module 2: Setting up the Test Environment

 

• Configuring the testing environment for Xamarin and MAUI applications
• Installing and integrating the selected automated testing tool with the mobile apps
• Addressing common challenges in setting up the test environment
• AppCenter to execute UI Test in Xamarin

 

Module 3: Mobile Application Test Design

 

• Designing effective test cases for mobile applications
• Identifying test scenarios for Xamarin and MAUI frameworks
• Best practices for creating reusable and maintainable test scripts
• Design reference and Case study

Module 4: Mobile App Test Execution and Reporting

 

• Executing automated tests on Xamarin and MAUI applications
• Analyzing test results and generating comprehensive reports
• Identifying defects and debugging automated test scripts

 

Module 5: Handling Mobile App UI Testing

 

• Leveraging automated tools for UI testing on mobile applications
• Dealing with responsive UI elements and layout variations
• Ensuring consistent UI behavior across different devices
• Handling Thread utilization checking heap dump to analyze for delays

 

Module 6: Advanced Mobile App Testing Techniques

• Performance testing for mobile apps
• Security testing considerations for mobile applications
• Handling mobile-specific challenges (e.g., network interruptions, battery
• optimization)
• Testing using TCP Dump

Module 7: Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing for Mobile Apps

 

• Integrating automated mobile app testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Automating test execution and reporting with CI/CD tools
• Achieving faster feedback loops with continuous testing
• Best practices

Module 8: Mobile App Test Maintenance and Version Control

 

• Strategies for test script maintenance and version control
• Handling application updates and changes in mobile platforms
• Collaboration between QA and development teams for smoother testing workflows
• Using various Dev and Devops related tools for maintenance and version control

 

Module 9: Appium in depth

 

• Migrating to Appium 2
• Server/Driver Configuration
• Managing Drivers and Plugins
• The Appium Config File
• Appium Server Security
• Filtering the Appium Log
• Appium and Selenium Grid
• Caching of Application Bundles
• SSL/TLS/SPDY Support
• Session Configuration
• Session Capabilities
• Session Settings
• Execute Methods
• Managing Contexts
• Retrieving Event Timings

 

Module 10: Practical Project – Automated Testing for Xamarin and MAUI Apps

 

• Collaborative project work to implement automated testing for a real-world mobile
• application
• Applying learned concepts and tools to create a robust automated testing solution
• Presenting project results and lessons learned
• Best practice