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Mobile DevOps Playbook

By : Moataz Nabil
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Mobile DevOps Playbook

By: Moataz Nabil

Overview of this book

To build mobile apps, you need to understand mobile-first features, tools, and processes that help you build, test, and release robust apps faster and more efficiently. The multitude of challenges stemming from mobile development's inherent complexities, including native iOS and Android app creation, cross-platform frameworks, and the implementation of scalable architectures within extensive teams, collectively contribute to a substantial number of obstacles that can significantly prolong the release process. This book will help you understand and implement the best practices of mobile DevOps for continuous integration, testing, delivery, deployment, and monitoring. You’ll explore different challenges faced by developers due to varied OSs, the unforgiving nature of mobile applications, and continuous updates to mobile phones and learn how to maneuver through these challenges. You’ll also get to grips with the latest trends while discovering the potential future of mobile DevOps, with valuable insights and guidance about integrating mobile development teams into your organization. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-equipped to successfully implement mobile DevOps and build fast, qualitative, and efficient mobile apps for your team or organization.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
1
Part 1: Introduction to Mobile DevOps
5
Part 2: Implementing the Mobile DevOps Environment
9
Part 3: Monitoring, Optimizing, and Securing Mobile DevOps
13
Part 4: Moving Beyond Mobile DevOps and the Future of DevOps

Achieving successful mobile test coverage

When ensuring mobile app quality and functionality, it can be challenging to test mobile apps and even more difficult to get successful mobile test coverage. The following guidelines can be helpful:

  • Understand the app’s goals and requirements: It is essential to thoroughly understand the needs and goals of the mobile app before you start the testing process. The purpose and functionality of the app should be understood, as well as their specific features and capabilities.
  • Determine the most essential features and functions: Prioritize test cases based on impact and risk. A mobile app’s most critical features and functions should be prioritized since not all features and functions are equally important. It may be necessary to identify which features and functions are most commonly used by users or which are most likely to affect the app’s performance or stability.
  • A comprehensive test plan should be developed...