Learn Automation Testing of Android Application using Software Tools

Effective Tools of Android Application Automation Testing

The automation test is used to reduce the time in finding bugs/errors or faults of an application which in turn help in improved application performance and reduced cost of project. Here in this article we will try to understand about android application testing as well as available tools to test smart phone applications.

Before we start it is to be noticed that, here we will discuss only the basic and important concepts. One who is willing to get advanced knowledge can have some external specialization course in mobile application testing. QACampus in Fremont California is a nice place where you can learn an advanced mobile app automation testing through its unique teaching methodologies and latest tools.

It is the responsibility of the tester to identify the defects, bugs/errors in an application at an early stage so that time and cost of developing an application can me minimized. Automation testing is widely used to reduce efforts and time in applying a test.

Important point for an effective mobile application testing :

• Analyse the mobile application while testing the project.
• Clearly determine the test to be automated
• Define requirements for the automation tests and tools for automation ;
• Investigate about various available tools before selecting a tool for automation test.
• Choose an appropriate tool for automation test according to your investigation.
• Share the decision of selecting automation testing tool with project team members and explain them to get an approval.
• Now you can proceed to perform an automation tests for mobile application.

Some common Android Application Testing tools :

There are many free and paid tools available in the market for testing . From this wide variety of testing tools it is very tough to choose a perfect tool that can fulfill all your requirements of testing.

1. Robotium :- Robotium is a free automated tool for Android UI testing. Is is also known as a Selenium for Android platform.
2. Monkey Runner Tool :- This tool is more efficient then Robotium and is used to automate a functional test of a n android application. Monkey Runner can perform test on real devices connected to a computer or emulator. The tool is having an API to control an emulator, tablet or smart phone from outside the code.
3. Ranorex :- Ranorex is a commercial tool used to perform automation test on latest as well as older versions of android. Detailed report with screen shots is the best feature of this tool. It can also connect tablet or smart phone to the internet via Wi-Fi.
4. Appium :- Appium is a framework to perform automation test for Android and iOS applications. It utilizes Web Driver Interface to run the test. This tool supports various programming languages such as C#, Java, Ruby and which exists in Web Driver library. It can control Chrome and Safari browsers on mobile devices.
5. UI Automator :- This tool is recently introduced by Google. This tool support Android 4.1 and above versions. This tool can interact with all kinds of android software/system applications. Due to this UI Automator can lock or unlock a mobile phone or tablet. Scripts developed by using this tool can be executed on different Android platforms. It can also be integrated with TestNG framework with the help of which UI Automator can make detailed reports.

Mobile phone Automation test is a complex activity that requires comprehensive preparation and research. Above mentioned points are necessary for performing the most effective tests. Anybody interested to get a practical training on mobile automation testing can go for attending a dedicated course to improve his/her testing skills.