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Category Archives: Beta Testing

Mobile Device Management Tools

Top Mobile Device Management Tools

Beta TestingBy Sherief Abul-EzzDecember 7, 2018

Any mobile phone that stores, or has access to company data, poses a security threat or vulnerability. And in the age of the smartphone, there are more mobile devices than ever that need to connect to your network and have access to sensitive data. This is where mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management…

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What Is Beta Testing

What Is Beta Testing?

Beta TestingBy Sherief Abul-EzzNovember 4, 2018

Since the rise of web 2.0, the practice of beta testing has steadily been gaining in popularity. However, the confusion about what beta testing really is and what benefits it can offer has been increasing at almost the same pace.     What Is Beta Testing?   There is no standard for what a beta…

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beta app distribution

Comparison Between Top Beta App Distribution Tools

Beta TestingBy Sherief Abul-EzzOctober 17, 2018

Note: This post was originally published on Mar. 22, 2018 and was updated on Oct. 17, 2018 to reflect changes in TestFlight and Google Play.   When it’s time to choose the tools to help you carry out your beta test, a beta app distribution tool is one of the first things you need to…

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TestFlight beta testing

TestFlight Beta Testing: Setting Up Effective Beta Tests

Beta TestingBy Sherief Abul-EzzOctober 17, 2018

When TestFlight hit the market in 2011, it revolutionized beta app distribution. It eliminated the hassle associated with distributing and managing beta builds and simplified the process on the tester’s side. Apple was quick to recognize the value TestFlight adds to developers and was quick to acquire the service and integrate it into App Store…

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Google Play beta testing

Google Play Beta Testing: Setting Up Effective Beta Tests

Beta TestingBy Sherief Abul-EzzOctober 15, 2018

From the search engine’s first beta offering to the now famous Gmail beta label that looked like it was never going to come off, Google has always been a disciple and pioneer of beta testing. And ever since Google released Play Store’s beta testing features back in 2013, they have been constantly iterating and improving…

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Beta Testing Budget

Beta Testing on a Budget: The Guerrilla Guide

Beta TestingBy Sherief Abul-EzzSeptember 27, 2018

Beta tests sometimes seem like complex affairs, but in reality, they are quite simple and can be done for little to no cost. In fact, beta testing is considered a low-cost tactic to test your app and collect user feedback. The word “free” often translates into more work and time, and you will need to…

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beta testing benefits

The Benefits of Beta Testing: Beyond Bugs and Crashes

Beta TestingBy Sherief Abul-EzzSeptember 19, 2018

Beta testing is well known as a way to weed out the bugs and crashes that are still hiding in your code. The benefits of beta testing as a marketing tool have also started to get more attention recently, with many examples of apps that used beta tests to drive wide adoption. But beta testing…

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bug reporting best practices

Mobile App Bug Reporting Best Practices

Beta TestingBy Hady ElHadySeptember 17, 2018

Bug reporting is a vital a part of any mobile app development process and yet it is still a confusing process that many developers spend a lot of time, money and energy trying to perfect and yet can easily be managed by following some mobile app bug reporting best practices. We’ve gathered below some mobile…

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10 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid While Beta Testing

Beta TestingBy Sherief Abul-EzzSeptember 6, 2018

Although the practice of beta testing has been around for quite a while, it has only recently started to gain traction and popularity. With the emergence of SaaS tools that facilitate the beta testing process, beta testing has become easier than ever and its adoption as a practice is rapidly increasing. Due to their lack…

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Technical Beta Testing vs Marketing Beta Testing

Technical Beta Test vs. Marketing Beta Test: Why You Need Both

Beta TestingBy Sherief Abul-EzzSeptember 3, 2018

Before you start your beta test, you must understand the difference between technical and marketing beta tests to be able to plan your beta test accordingly. These two types of beta tests have completely different goals and requirements and if you do not take their needs into account it can seriously affect your beta test…

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beta test metrics

Beta Test Metrics You Need to Track

Beta TestingBy Sherief Abul-EzzAugust 29, 2018

Tracking the right metrics enables you to monitor the progress of your beta test and steer it towards success. After the test is completed, analyzing the data you collect from it unlocks further insights that you can use to improve future iterations of your app and its beta test. Besides the KPIs and metrics you…

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beta testing costs

The Beta Testing Costs You Should Consider

Beta TestingBy Sherief Abul-EzzAugust 27, 2018

Beta testing is a low-cost tactic for squashing bugs and getting early feedback from your users to help you avoid costly errors before releasing your app. In Clutch’s 2017 survey about the costs of developing an app, 32% of app development companies reported that the “testing and deployment” stage cost less than $5000. Naturally, the…

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