Mobile testing is a way by which application software developed for hand held mobile devices is tested for its functionality, usability and consistency. Mobile devices have witnessed a phenomenal growth in the past few years. There are a billion device combinations. we need to find a solution to test them and automate for future use. The mobile testing capabilities of IBM® Rational® Test Workbench automate the creation, execution, and analysis of functional tests for native, web, and hybrid applications on Android and iOS devices. The goal of mobile testing is to ensure that your mobile application meets the requirements that guided its design and development. To help you meet this goal, Rational Test Workbench implements the following stages in the testing process:
1. Installation and configuration
2. Application preparation
3. Test recording
4. Test editing
5. Test execution
6. Evaluation of results
For more details please refer below link: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/rational/library/mobile-testing-rational-test-workbench/index.html?ca=dat-
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