Seventh Stage of UX Design Process: App Testing

The Seventh Stage is where it's all put to the test - the research, strategy, sketching and prototyping, prototype testing, and design and development. 

App Testing. Call it the final showdown.  

It is where everything, achieved up to the point is tested against stringent parameters to ensure the App is error-free, well-functioning, reliable, secure, user-friendly and ready to be deployed. App testing is performed manually and through automated testing tools. An App is tested for functionality, compatibility, performance, and security using a well-planned and executed approach. App testing not only helps in the identification and resolution of errors and bugs but also helps improve the App by analysing and exploring the scope for new features and functionality. 

Types of App Testing 

A series of manual, automated and simultaneous tests are planned and executed to ensure the App developed matches the initial brief and offers a smooth user experience in every aspect. 

• Functional Testing 

• Compatibility Testing 

• Performance Testing 

• Security Testing 

• Usability Testing 

• Unit Testing 

• Integration Testing 

• Regression Testing 

• User Acceptance Testing 

• Automated Testing 

Best Practices for Mobile App Testing 

App testing is an ongoing process that continues throughout the Application Lifecycle. It allows the identification and resolution of bugs and errors before the deployment of the App improving the chances of its success. 

Here are a few best practices to follow:  

• Test the Application both manually and using automated testing methods 

• Devise and prioritize tests based on risk and impact  

• Test the App across devices and platforms to ensure consistency  

• Monitor and improve testing methods continuously  

• Include Stakeholders and User Groups in testing  

• Perform regression testing regularly  

• Track errors using exception handling and logging  

• Ensure data protection with rigorous security testing  

• Integrate and deploy continuously  

• Track and measure performance throughout the Application Lifecycle  

Final Word 

App testing is the final step before an App is made known and accessible to users. It ensures that the App has turned out as intended, is easy to use and up to the mark. So, when a user engages with it, it does not disappoint and is well-accepted by the target audience, and holds its own ground in the market.  

 
Also Read: UX Design Process: Brief Introduction     

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