Company
Date Published
Author
Daria Kepa
Word count
366
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The Benefits of Mobile Cloud Testing` Mobile cloud testing is a solution to several problems faced by modern testers and quality assurance managers, including unreliable testing infrastructure, multiple potential testing devices, and agile development processes that require continuous testing. It addresses issues such as Android fragmentation by providing access to hundreds of devices, multiple operating systems, and various OS versions. This allows for efficient testing without the need for expensive hardware maintenance or setup. Mobile cloud testing also facilitates global collaboration among distributed teams, similar to Google Docs, with features like Jira and Github integration. Additionally, it enables automated testing in parallel on several devices simultaneously, significantly reducing testing time and shortening app release cycles.