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Date Published
Author
Twain Taylor
Word count
1087
Language
English
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None

Summary

Continuous testing for mobile apps is essential due to their increasing importance in innovation, speed of releases, maturity of testing and available tooling. Mobile-first enterprises require continuous testing to ensure quality and speed, as they bring their own devices and interact with applications that are distributed across loosely coupled architecture. The DevOps approach emphasizes automation and speed, but also highlights the need for quality. Continuous testing addresses challenges such as fragmentation, visibility issues, and shifting left and right, by leveraging cloud-based solutions like Sauce Labs, integrating testing with CI tools, and utilizing test analytics and extended debugging. Implementing continuous testing brings a balance between speed and quality, takes into account device variability, and provides deep visibility into application performance. As mobile applications continue to drive innovation, continuous testing is no longer optional but essential for success.