AT*SQA Testing for IoT and Mobile

1.1 Introduction
1.2 What is a Connected Device
1.3 What is a Connected Device Application?
1.4 Expectations from Connected Device Users
1.5 Challenges for Testers 1.5.1 Frequent Releases
1.5.2 Portability/Compatibility
1.6 Necessary Skills
1.7 Equipment Requirements
1.8 Lifecycle Models

2.1 Identify Functions and Attributes
2.2 Identify and Assess Risks
2.3 Determine Coverage Goals
2.4 Determine Test Approach
2.5 Identify Test Conditions and Set Scope
2.6 Regression Testing

3.1 Introduction
3.2 Functional Testing 3.2.1 Introduction
3.2.2 Correctness
3.2.3 Security 3.2.3.1 Security in Mobile Testing
3.2.3.2 Security Testing Approaches

3.2.4 Interoperability 3.2.4.1 Device Specific Considerations
3.2.4.2 Testing Peripherals
3.2.4.3 Device Differences

3.2.5 Test Design 3.2.5.1 Using Core Testing Techniques
3.2.5.2 Using Techniques Specific to Connected Device Applications

3.3 Non-Functional Testing 3.3.1 Performance Testing 3.3.1.1 Performance Testing for Connected Device Software
3.3.1.2 Performance Testing Approaches

3.3.2 Usability Testing 3.3.2.1 Usability Testing for Mobile Software
3.3.2.2 Usability Testing Approaches

3.3.3 Portability Testing 3.3.3.1 Portability Testing for Mobile Software
3.3.3.2 Portability Testing Approaches

3.3.4 Reliability Testing 3.3.4.1 Reliability Testing for Connected Device Applications
3.3.4.2 Reliability Testing Approaches

4.1 Tools 4.1.1 Application to Connected Devices
4.1.2 Generic Tools
4.1.3 Commercial or Open Source Tools

4.2 Environments and Protocols 4.2.1 Environment Considerations 4.2.1.1 Connectivity
4.2.1.2 Memory
4.2.1.3 Performance
4.2.1.4 Device Capabilities and Features
4.2.1.5 Data Handling
4.2.1.6 Device Location

4.2.2 Protocols

4.3 Specific Application-Based Environment Considerations 4.3.1 Browser-based Applications 4.3.1.1 Considerations for Usability and Performance
4.3.1.2 Browser Version Support

4.3.2 Native Device Applications 4.3.2.1 Good Simulator or the Real Device
4.3.2.2 Tool Support

4.3.3 Hybrid Applications

4.4 Real Devices, Simulators, Emulators and the Cloud 4.4.1 Real Devices
4.4.2 Simulators 4.4.2.1 Buy or Build
4.4.2.2 Verify Simulator Reliability
4.4.2.3 Using Simulators for Performance and Load Testing

4.4.3 Emulators
4.4.4 Cloud

4.5 Performance Test Tools and Support
4.6 Test Automation 4.6.1 Tool Support 4.6.1.1 Pick the Environment
4.6.1.2 Support for Coordination

4.6.2 Skills Needed

5.1 Introduction
5.2 The Nature of The Internet of Things 5.2.1 Unique Characteristics of the IoT
5.2.2 Changing the Face of Technology and Business

5.3 Risks and Benefits of the IoT
5.4 IoT Implementations 5.4.1 Appliances
5.4.2 Wearables
5.4.3 Automotive
5.4.4 Industrial
5.4.5 Home and Industrial Security
5.4.6 Digital Assistants

5.5 IoT Protocols and Environment 5.5.1 Protocols
5.5.2 Environments

5.6 Unique Testing Approaches and Techniques Needed for the IoT
5.7 The Role of Test Tools in the IoT

6.1 Expect Rapid Growth
6.2 Build for Change 6.2.1 Architect the Testing
6.2.2 Enable Efficient Maintenance
6.2.3 Select Tools for Flexibility
6.2.4 Select Partners Carefully

6.3 Plan for the Future 6.3.1 Lifecycle Models
6.3.2 Alternative Testing

6.4 Anticipating the Future