Failed tests are part of the testing process, but when they’re for a known anomaly it’s beyond frustrating. Creating unique test flows every possible iteration is exhausting and frankly not always necessary. Which is why I’m excited to share you no longer need to worry about testing fails for this reason with Sofy. Conditional …
Are you struggling with iOS testing? When it comes to mobile app testing, you know that iOS comes with its own set of challenges. The good news? If you can adopt a strong test automation strategy, you’ll find yourself ahead of the game. But where to start? In this piece, we’ll dive into iOS test …
Mobile app testing is an essential step in the development process to ensure that applications are bug-free and working as intended. Two common ways developers run these tests are through the use of emulators and simulators. While the terms emulate and simulate may seem similar — and are even sometimes used interchangeably by test engineers — the …
Emulator vs. Simulator: Demystifying the Differences Read More »
Mobile app testing is a critical step in the modern mobile app development process, as it ensures that apps both function properly and provide a positive user experience across a wide range of devices. An effective testing strategy requires the right balance of appropriate testing methods and proper methodologies, but there’s another variable all too …
When mobile app development is such a complicated process, it’s unsurprising that developers would go out of their way to find whatever solutions they can to make their job easier. For example, developers need to be able to evaluate their code on multiple platforms, but compiling it, migrating it to another machine, and then running …
Convenience at a Cost: The Case Against Emulators Read More »
The first time I drove a U-Haul moving truck, I thought, do they just let anyone drive this? Well, OK, clearly not just anyone. You need your driver’s license, but other than that, yes, anyone. It was such a different feeling than driving my commuter—6,000 pounds different! It took corners differently. It accelerated differently. It …
The Case for Testing Mobile Apps on Real Devices Read More »
Mobile device emulators and simulators are commonly encountered tools in contemporary mobile testing and, in fact, development in general. They operate in a virtual environment, making them cheaper and more convenient than setting up a real device lab. While we’ve covered the topic of emulators versus real devices on the Sofy Blog in the past, …
What’s the difference between emulators, simulators, and physical devices? What are the pros and cons of each? What’s best for your team?
With the plethora of mobile devices in the market, what strategy should developers adopt to test their mobile apps? Should you use emulators or real devices?
