Category Archives: mobile

Applying the SFDPOT heuristic to mobile testing, adding “I”

After years of SFDPOT being created by James Bach and used by many testers, James has amended SFDPOT to include “I” for interface testing. A couple of weeks back someone contacted me via Twitter and asked me about “I” for … Continue reading

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Reporting a mobile defect

This past week I taught a class on mobile testing at CAST 2012. We brainstormed a list of factors to consider when reporting a mobile defect. Not all of these items will be a factor in the defect but it … Continue reading

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Applying the SFDPOT heuristic to mobile testing

One of the comments I’ve made about mobile testing is that we need to “find our mobile sanity” in part what I mean by this is – we need to recognize that everything we’ve learned about software testing doesn’t change … Continue reading

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mobile: a few comments on testing, emulators & tools

Recently a colleague within the testing community emailed me three questions re: mobile testing. After answering the email, I realized that our exchange of questions and answers might be helpful to share – so following is the Q &A from … Continue reading

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Experience Report: Sony S tablet versus the iPad

I expected to love the Sony S tablet; I had eagerly waited for the tablet arrival but wow, it didn’t turn out to be a good experience at all. I’m detailing my personal account of a Sony S tablet versus … Continue reading

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sites for mobile testing, news, etc.

A few people have asked me what sites I follow and read to keep up on mobile news. mobile usage stats http://mobithinking.com/mobile-marketing-tools/latest-mobile-stats http://www.cloudfour.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-mobile-statistics/ Google To use the service, you need to apply and setup the service – from there you … Continue reading

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