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The article is created in partnership with Apptim editorial team. Mobile performance is a significant aspect of mobile user experience that developers and testers can’t overlook in 2020. According to AppSamurai, app crashes cause 87% of app uninstalls. Yikes! Apptim is a new, free tool that can be used during development and mobile app testing to catch critical bugs faster and identify new performance issues in an app. The tool automatically measures app render times, power consumption, and resource usage while capturing crashes and more on Android and iOS devices. And these features make it an excellent addition to the performance testing service toolset. Apptim consists of a desktop application that can be used on Windows to test native Android apps and on MacOS to test native iOS and Android apps. It also has a web-based workspace where you can save your reports and share them with team members that you’ve invited. Apptim’s Features Native and hybrid app testing: Apptim...

TechReviewer has listed QA Madness among the top QA and software testing companies. This new milestone proves once more that we move in the right direction, delivering services that matter and helping companies release technically advanced software products. About QA Madness QA Madness is an independent software testing provider that delivers QA services since 2008. The company’s business portfolio includes manual and automated software testing. We run functional, performance, UI, integration, acceptance, and other types of testing. We have been working, in particular, with eCommerce, healthcare, fitness, logistics, mobile gaming industries globally. Lately, QA Madness started gradually extending the client geography, finding customers in Japan, Switzerland, and Germany. Along with supporting seasoned niche players with years of experience in product development, we actively help startups and build QA departments. Cooperation with QA Madness We value flexibility and know how to adju...

The difference between mobile and web functionality is apparent: they are the versions of the same software adapted for mobile devices and PCs correspondingly. But when it comes to web apps and websites, beginners may get puzzled. Actually, things are quite simple there, too. A website displays text and visual data, while a web app provides access to more features. You not only view and read things but also manipulate the restricted data. Users pass authentication and can modify some elements of different web pages. So when you are using Facebook on your Smartphone via a pre-installed program, you deal with the mobile application. If you take a laptop and open Facebook in a browser, you access the social network via the web application. So the functionality of both apps is almost identical. The app QA process, however, will flow differently for each platform due to their particularities. Let’s take a closer look at the mobile and web app testing to understand why. The Difference B...

When development and business teams participate in the decision-making process, both get a better understanding of the product as a wholesome system. This approach, however, requires more resources to compensate for the time of discussions. And most likely, there will be more code changes to make as different departments start to contribute. DevOps model facilitates the product delivery process, but even this dynamic method isn’t always enough to meet the tough deadlines. That’s where AIOps comes to rescue – a brand new way to optimize SDLC and business processes. What is AIOps? “AIOps” stands for “artificial intelligence in IT operations.” It is the use of machine learning and data science for solving IT-related issues. An AIOps platform applies big data to enhance the functions of IT operations and minimize human input. Such platforms consume and analyze the data generated by IT to better understand software behavior. IT operations and machine learning have existed se...

Our blog posts are available in audio! Listen on the go and when you want to learn something new but don’t feel like reading. Your browser does not support the audio tag. According to Newzoo, there are around 2.5 billion gamers in the world. Not all of them are fans of mobile games, but this niche already represents 45% of the global game industry and is worth around $68.5 billion. Mobile gaming can grow to a $196 billion market by the end of 2022. According to App Annie, smartphone users spend 74 cents of every dollar in the app stores on games. Releasing a game app without critical bugs is a sure way to improve user acquisition and monetization. It also means that comprehensive testing is essential, and most likely, you will need professional mobile app testing services to help handle it. But first things first: let’s figure out what to check in mobile games. Regardless of whether you have to inspect an Android or iOS game app, the process and challenges will be very similar. M...

57% of Europeans admit that they’ve started shopping online more actively than ever before. Over a third of them are people over 65s. Online grocery in the UK is expected to grow by 33%, which is a huge break compared to the last year’s 2.9%. Along with this data, eCommerce News reports that the impact will last beyond the restrictions. It is not hard to doubt, taking into consideration the US practices. Last year, eCommerce already represented 56% of overall retail sales. The experts believe that by 2023 this number will grow from $600 billion to over $6 trillion. Tech companies working in online retail niche are to experience massive opportunities and fierce competition. Paying enough attention to software QA, and automation testing service, in particular, is what can help to withstand current and upcoming challenges. Types of Testing to Cover Automation testing for eCommerce website enables a fast check of core functionalities on a variety of devices across different configu...

After months of lockdowns, countries start to ease the restrictions. Governments all over the world begin to gradually reopen the economies, though still with a strong accent on social distancing. So what does it mean for tech businesses? The revival might not be rapid, but it has already started. Despite the losses, entrepreneurs can walk away with a conclusion that helps prepare for difficulties in the future. Our CEO communicated some ideas on how to lead a business out of a crisis in a recent Forbes post. This time, we’ll share tips on how companies can prepare to uncertain times. QA Madness team would also like to support those who need assistance with optimizing resources for effective QA right now. Intrigued? Keep reading to learn more ;) Lessons to Learn Current circumstances are unprecedented, but it is neither first nor last economic crisis the global community is to face. Moreover, each follows the same pattern and has the same effect regardless of its reasons. It means t...

Our blog posts are available in audio! Listen on the go and when you want to learn something new but don’t feel like reading. Your browser does not support the audio tag. If you are new to manual testing services, distinguishing between regression, smoke, and sanity testing can be a challenge. The boundaries between these test types are blurry sometimes. Nevertheless, they are three different elements of software testing services that have considerable differences. What Is Regression Testing? Regression testing service covers the unchanged parts of software to discover whether newly added features have affected the existing functionality. QA engineers check all features regardless of what part of the code has changed. Why is it important? Software is a complex system. Take a component out or add a new one, and you can’t be certain how it reacts. It is like playing Jenga. You reconstruct a tower, and the tower remains stable until it’s not. Players have to check the tower after ev...

Our blog posts are available in audio! Listen on the go and when you want to learn something new but don’t feel like reading. Your browser does not support the audio tag. Software test automation services are an essential part of the quality control process. Unlike manual testing, it uses special software for the implementation of test processes and assisting in test management, design, execution, etc. To run automated tests, QA engineers apply a ready-to-use tool or solutions that require writing additional code. We’ve already told about the ultimate goal and key objectives of software testing in one of our previous blog posts. But what about automation? Are there any specific automation testing goals and objectives? Let’s figure it out. Automated Testing Goals A fast-paced software development environment requires dynamic testing solutions. Automation helps to speed up the process, covering more test areas in less time. As a result, QA engineers get more time to handle hig...