mobile-testing

# Mobile Testing <default_to_action> When testing mobile applications: 1. DEFINE device coverage matrix (Tier 1: 60%, Tier 2: 30%, Tier 3: 10%) 2. TEST platform differences (iOS ≠ Android: back button, permissions, UI) 3. VALIDATE touch gestures (tap, swipe, pinch, long-press) 4. TEST mobile-specific scenarios (offline, low battery, interruptions) 5. USE real devices for critical paths, emulators for fast feedback **Quick Mobile Checklist:** - Test on latest iOS + Android flagship devices - Test offline mode and network transitions - Verify push notifications work - Test gesture interactions (swipe, pinch) - Check permissions flow (camera, location, notifications) **Critical Success Factors:** - Emulators for 80% of testing, real devices for 20% critical paths - Test on devices your users actually use (analytics) - Device fragmentation is Android's biggest challenge </default_to_action> ## Quick Reference Card ### When to Use - Native app development (iOS/Android) - Hybrid apps (React Native, Flutter) - Mobile web / PWAs - App store submission preparation ### iOS vs Android Differences | Aspect | iOS | Android | |--------|-----|---------| | OS Versions | 2-3 supported | 10+ in use | | Devices | ~40 models | 1000+ variants | | Back Button | Gesture/nav | Hardware/software | | Permissions | Single prompt | Runtime granular | | App Store | Strict review | Google Play + sideload | ### Device Coverage Tiers | Tier | Coverage | Devices | |------|----------|---------| | **Tier 1** | 60% users | iPhone 15, Galaxy S24, iPad | | **Tier 2** | 30% users | iPhone 14/13, Pixel 8 | | **Tier 3** | 10% users | Older devices, other manufacturers | ### Mobile Performance Goals | Metric | Target | |--------|--------| | App launch | < 2 seconds | | Screen transition | < 300ms | | Frame rate | 60 FPS | | Battery drain | < 5%/hour background | --- ## Touch Gesture Testing ```javascript // Appium gesture examples // Tap await driver.touchAction({ action: 'tap', x: 100, y: 200 }); // Swipe (scroll down) await driver.touchAction([ { action: 'press', x: 200, y: 400 }, { action: 'moveTo', x: 200, y: 100 }, { action: 'release' } ]); // Pinch to zoom const finger1 = [ { action: 'press', x: 100, y: 200 }, { action: 'moveTo', x: 50, y: 150 }, { action: 'release' } ]; const finger2 = [ { action: 'press', x: 200, y: 200 }, { action: 'moveTo', x: 250, y: 250 }, { action: 'release' } ]; await driver.multiTouchAction([finger1, finger2]); // Long press await driver.touchAction({ action: 'longPress', x: 100, y: 200, duration: 2000 }); ``` --- ## Mobile-Specific Scenarios ```javascript // Offline mode testing test('app works offline', async () => { await driver.toggleAirplaneMode(); await driver.findElement('view-saved-items').click(); const items = await driver.findElements('saved-item'); expect(items.length).toBeGreaterThan(0); const banner = await driver.findElement('offline-banner'); expect(banner.getText()).toContain('No internet'); await driver.toggleAirplaneMode(); // Restore }); // Location testing test('location-based features', async () => { await driver.setGeoLocation({ latitude: 37.7749, longitude: -122.4194, altitude: 0 }); const stores = await driver.findElement('stores-list'); expect(stores.getText()).toContain('San Francisco'); }); // Permission testing (Android) test('camera permission flow', async () => { await driver.findElement('take-photo').click(); // Handle permission dialog await driver.findElement( 'com.android.packageinstaller:id/permission_allow_button' ).click(); expect(await driver.findElement('camera-view')).toBeDefined(); }); ``` --- ## Agent-Driven Mobile Testing ```typescript // Cross-platform mobile testing await Task("Mobile Test Suite", { platforms: ['iOS', 'Android'], deviceTiers: [1, 2], tests: 'regression-suite', parallelDevices: 5, deviceFarm: 'browserstack' }, "qe-test-executor"); // Device farm integration await Task("Device Farm Execution", { service: 'browserstack', devices: [ 'iPhone 15 - iOS 17', 'Samsung Galaxy S24 - Android 14' ], recordVideo: true, captureNetworkLogs: true }, "qe-test-executor"); ``` --- ## Agent Coordination Hints ### Memory Namespace ``` aqe/mobile-testing/ ├── device-matrix/* - Device coverage strategy ├── platform-tests/* - iOS/Android specific tests ├── gesture-library/* - Reusable gesture patterns └── performance/* - Mobile performance metrics ``` ### Fleet Coordination ```typescript const mobileFleet = await FleetManager.coordinate({ strategy: 'mobile-testing', agents: [ 'qe-test-executor', // Cross-platform execution 'qe-performance-tester', // Mobile performance 'qe-visual-tester' // Screen size validation ], topology: 'parallel' }); ``` --- ## Related Skills - [accessibility-testing](../accessibility-testing/) - VoiceOver, TalkBack - [performance-testing](../performance-testing/) - Mobile performance - [compatibility-testing](../compatibility-testing/) - Device compatibility --- ## Remember **Mobile is not a smaller desktop - it's a different platform.** 60%+ of web traffic is mobile. Device fragmentation (1000+ Android devices), touch gestures, sensors, permissions, offline scenarios - all require specific testing. **Test on real devices for critical flows.** Emulators catch 80% of bugs but real devices needed for actual performance, sensor behavior, and platform quirks. **With Agents:** `qe-test-executor` orchestrates testing across device farms, manages platform differences, and tests 10+ devices in parallel. Reduces mobile testing from days to hours.