Explore the cutting-edge realm of enhancing Android app quality with Firebase’s Automated Smoke Testing. Discover how this innovative feature streamlines your release process, detects critical issues early, and fortifies your app’s reputation. Dive into the details below to revolutionize your Android app development workflow today.
Releasing top-notch Android applications consistently poses an ongoing challenge. With every new build, there’s the looming risk of introducing bugs that can dampen user experience and mar your app’s reputation. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce a robust new feature to Firebase App Distribution – automated smoke testing for Android apps. This latest addition, known as Automated Tester (Beta), empowers you to pinpoint critical issues within minutes, streamlining your release process and fortifying your app’s quality.
Smoke testing stands as a pivotal type of software testing aimed at verifying the core functionalities of an application. Think of it as a swift health check for your app – ensuring its ‘engine’ runs smoothly without significant glitches. Designed to be rapid and lightweight, smoke tests enable you to swiftly evaluate your build’s overall stability.
Early Bug Detection: Detect crucial flaws before they escalate, saving valuable time, resources, and headaches.
Accelerated Test Cycles: Automate essential pre-release checks, freeing up time for more strategic testing endeavors.
Confidence in Releases: Rest assured as your app undergoes testing across various API levels and devices of your choosing, accessible via the Firebase console or Firebase CLI.
Gain peace of mind, knowing that the fundamental aspects of your app are functioning as intended before each release.
Upload Your Build: Simply distribute your Android app build (.APK or .AAB) to Firebase App Distribution as usual. The “Automated tester” can be initiated on both new and existing Android builds seamlessly.
Initiate Automatic Testing: Once your build is uploaded, kick off the automated smoke tests with a simple click across a variety of devices of your choice.
Prompt Results: Within approximately 15 minutes, receive a comprehensive report comprising screenshots, video recordings, and identified issues.
Try out the Automated Tester at no additional cost! Currently, you can explore our powerful “Automated Tester” capability without incurring extra charges. Upon reaching the daily no-cost cap, you can continue utilizing the feature, with Test Lab rates applying.
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Stay informed about future pricing updates. We’re committed to transparent pricing for the “Automated Tester” and will furnish all details before its general availability release.
Options for Automated Testing Configuration
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
--test-devices | Specifies the test devices to distribute builds to the Automated Tester feature. Devices are semicolon-separated, defined by model, version, locale, and orientation. |
--test-devices-file | Specifies the path to a plain text file containing a semicolon-separated list of test devices. |
--test-username | Specifies the username for automatic login during automated tests. |
--test-password | Specifies the password for automatic login during automated tests. |
--test-password-file | Specifies the path to a plain text file containing the password for automatic login. |
--test-username-resource | Specifies the resource name for the username field during automated tests. |
--test-password-resource | Specifies the resource name for the password field during automated tests. |
--test-non-blocking | Runs automated tests asynchronously, allowing a visit to the Firebase console for the automatic test results. |
Revamp your Android app development workflow with Firebase App Distribution’s automated smoke testing. This feature seamlessly integrates into your testing process and is effortless to implement. To delve deeper and begin leveraging it, refer to the Firebase documentation. You can also watch this informative video from Firebase Demo Day:
The Automated Tester feature, currently in beta release, introduces a robust tool for smoke testing Android apps. Although beta releases aren’t bound by SLAs or deprecation policies and may have limited support, this feature offers invaluable insights into app quality without extra charges, at least for now.
Automated Tester presents a seamless solution for ensuring your app’s core functionalities operate smoothly. With early bug detection, accelerated test cycles, and confidence in releases, it simplifies the testing process, enabling you to focus on delivering exceptional user experiences.
Before diving in, ensure Firebase is integrated into your Android project. Then, follow these steps to distribute builds effortlessly:
Alternatively, you can utilize the Firebase CLI, Gradle, or fastlane for distribution. Each method offers flexibility in configuring test devices, login credentials, and test execution.
Once tests are complete, the Automated test results tab provides insights into any issues, along with screenshots and test crawl videos. Interpret results based on crawl statuses like Pending, Passed, Failed, or Inconclusive.
By leveraging Firebase’s Automated Tester feature, you can streamline your app testing process, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction.
Smoke testing verifies the core functionalities of an application to ensure its smooth operation without significant glitches. It’s crucial for Android app development as it provides a quick health check for the app, helping to detect potential issues early in the development cycle.
Automated Smoke Testing allows developers to run tests automatically on their Android apps, helping to uncover critical issues within minutes. This early detection of bugs saves valuable time, resources, and headaches by identifying problems before they escalate.
Yes, you can customize the automated smoke tests based on your app’s specific needs. You can specify test devices, configure login credentials, and tailor other settings to match your testing specifications.
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Currently, you can try out the Automated Tester feature at no additional cost. However, once the daily no-cost cap is reached, Test Lab rates will apply. Firebase is committed to transparent pricing and will provide all details before the feature graduates to general availability.
The results of automated smoke tests include comprehensive reports comprising screenshots, video recordings, and identified issues. These results can be accessed within approximately 15 minutes of initiating the tests, providing insights into the stability of your app.
As a beta release, the Automated Tester feature is not subject to any service level agreement (SLA) or deprecation policy and may receive limited or no support. However, it offers invaluable insights into app quality without additional charges during the beta phase.
Aside from Firebase’s Automated Tester, developers can distribute builds using alternatives such as the Firebase CLI, Gradle, or fastlane. Each method offers flexibility in configuring test devices, login credentials, and test execution.
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The automatic test results are available in the Firebase console for up to 30 days before they automatically expire. This allows developers to track the progress of their tests and analyze the results within a reasonable timeframe.
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