Aspect | Mobile Testing | Web Testing |
Platform Differences | Testing on mobile devices and operating systems (e.g., Android, iOS) | Testing on web browsers across different platforms (e.g., Chrome, Firefox) |
User Interaction | Touch-based interactions, gestures, device-specific features | Mouse clicks, keyboard input, browser-specific features |
Responsive Design | Testing for various screen sizes, resolutions, and orientations | Testing for different browser window sizes and responsive layouts |
Offline Capabilities | Testing for app functionality in offline or limited connectivity scenarios | Not applicable, as web apps require an internet connection |
Native Functionality | Testing integration with device hardware and features (camera, GPS, sensors) | Not applicable, as web apps have limited access to device hardware |
App Store Guidelines | Testing adherence to app store guidelines and submission requirements | Not applicable, as web apps don’t need to go through app stores |
Performance Considerations | Testing for app performance, battery usage, memory management | Testing for web page load times, responsiveness, caching mechanisms |
Security Concerns | Testing for app security vulnerabilities, secure data storage and transmission | Testing for website security vulnerabilities, secure login mechanisms |
Device Fragmentation | Testing on a wide range of devices, OS versions, and network conditions | Testing on different web browsers and OS combinations |
Installation and Updates | Testing installation, updates, and compatibility with app stores | Not applicable, as web apps are accessed through web browsers |
Push Notifications | Testing push notification functionality and behavior | Not applicable, as web apps have limited support for push notifications |
Platform Similarities | Functional Testing, Usability Testing, Security Testing, Performance Testing, Regression Testing, Cross-Browser Testing, Data Handling | |