Mobile World: Business and Technology Drivers

The practice of using data from mobile analytics to guide the testing process, including test strategy and plan.

Different ways mobile apps generate revenue, such as subscriptions, in-app purchases, or advertising.

Various types of mobile devices, like smartphones, tablets, wearables, and foldable devices.

App categories like games, social media, productivity, and utilities.

The way a mobile application is structured, including its components and how they interact with each other.

A plan outlining how testing will be conducted for a mobile application, considering factors specific to the mobile market.

The challenges unique to testing mobile applications, including device fragmentation, platform differences, and network variations.

Strategies to address risks associated with mobile app testing, like limited resources or inconsistent device behavior.

Different ways developers make money from a mobile app, like free with in-app purchases, ads, or charging a price.

A free app with limited features but offering paid upgrades for extra functionality.

Mobile apps display advertisements to users to generate revenue.

Mobile apps that charge a one-time fee upfront for access to the app.

Applications tailored for a specific company or organization, often managed internally.

Mobile apps utilize in-app purchases to buy virtual items or features within the application.

The number of downloads of a mobile app on different operating systems (OS) like Android and iOS.

The percentage of users on different versions of a mobile operating system (OS).

Architectural decisions about where application code resides, like whether it's mostly on the device or server. Thin clients are simpler, use web browsers, and have less code on the device, while fat clients are usually native apps with more complex code on the device.

Architectural decisions about how servers are organized. Single-tier structures put all servers on one machine, while multi-tier architectures spread them out for better scalability and security. Multi-tier can have two tiers (web and database servers) or three tiers (web, app, and database servers).

Different ways mobile devices connect to networks, including Wi-Fi, cellular data (like 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G), Near Field Communication (NFC) which uses close range wireless communication, and Bluetooth.

Strategies to manage data changes between devices and servers, including "store-and-forward" (save changes locally and send later), "push" (server sends updates to devices), "pull" (device requests updates from server), and "synchronous" and "asynchronous" communication.

Mobile applications that work without internet access. For example, a calculator doesn't need a network connection.

The target audience influences design decisions. Consider factors like age, technical expertise, and interests of the intended users.

The type of application dictates its requirements and features. Different app types demand specific approaches, such as games needing high performance or productivity apps requiring user-friendly interfaces.

Mobile apps should be designed to work across different devices and platforms. Consider features like screen size, operating system, and device capabilities.