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Mobile Application Testing
Future of Mobile App Testing – What to Expect in the Coming Years?
SID Global Solutions
20 January 2023
Overview
The world of mobile app testing has been steadily evolving over the years, with new technologies emerging and changing the way we test and develop mobile applications. As the mobile app industry continues to grow and evolve, the future of mobile app testing will continue to shift and evolve along with it. In the coming years, we can expect to see new trends, technologies, and techniques emerge to help mobile app testers ensure their apps are of the highest quality.
Upcoming Trends in Mobile Application Testing
- One major trend in mobile app testing that is likely to continue in the coming years is the push toward automation. Automation is becoming increasingly necessary in order to ensure that mobile apps are tested quickly and thoroughly and that they can remain up-to-date with the latest operating system versions. Automation can also help to reduce manual testing costs and help testers focus on the areas where they can have the most impact. Automated testing frameworks like Appium and XCUITest are already helping to simplify the process of mobile app testing, and more tools are likely to emerge in the future.
- In addition to automation, we can also expect to see mobile app testing become more streamlined and intuitive. This will be made possible by the use of cloud-based platforms and services. For example, cloud-based platforms like AWS Device Farm and Firebase Test Lab can help testers quickly and efficiently test their mobile apps across multiple devices and operating systems. Using cloud-based platforms also makes it easier for testers to keep track of their test results and analyze their performance.
- Another trend that is likely to continue in the coming years is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in mobile app testing. AI and ML can help to automate the testing process and allow testers to focus on the areas that are most important. AI can help to identify potential issues earlier on in the testing process, while ML can be used to predict how an app will perform in different scenarios and environments. AI and ML can also be used to analyze user behavior and make predictions about how an app will perform in the future.
- Finally, mobile app testing will continue to become more accessible and affordable. The cost of testing mobile applications has been steadily decreasing over the years, and this trend is likely to continue in the coming years. This will make it easier for developers and testers to access the tools and resources they need to ensure that their apps are of the highest quality.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the future of mobile app testing will continue to evolve in the coming years. As new technologies and trends emerge, mobile app testers will have access to more tools and resources to ensure their apps are of the highest quality.
Automation, cloud-based platforms, AI, and ML will all play a role in helping to streamline and simplify mobile app testing and make it more affordable.