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Posted May 28, 2021

Automated Mobile Testing Requires Real Devices & Emulators/Simulators

This paper discusses the need to automate testing with both emulators and real devices for a best-of-breed mobile QA environment.

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Today, businesses compete in an increasingly mobile-centric marketplace. Modern mobile testing teams can no longer take a backseat in ensuring overall application quality. In their efforts to find the ideal environment to run automated mobile tests, organizations are conflicted between real mobile devices and emulators/simulators. One option promises more accurate test results, while the other delivers greater agility.

This white paper argues that organizations should use both these options according to their strengths for a best-of-breed mobile testing environment. It suggests a working model that can be applied to QA workflows right away for maximum benefit.

Download the white paper and learn how to:

  • Increase real device and test coverage

  • Economically scale mobile test automation

  • Cover the breadth of mobile use cases with the right mix of real and virtual devices

  • Take a hybrid or T-shaped approach for choosing where to run which tests

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