Embedded Testing

Concurrent Sessions

Jason Arbon, appdiff.com

Wed, 09/30/2015 - 11:30am

The Internet of Things (IoT) is here, and it brings new testing problems, complexity, and, in Jason Arbon’s opinion, a bit more fun. Tiny computers are embedded in everything from light bulbs and shoes to baby diapers. The tiny devices are attached to cattle, humans, cars, and trash cans. The number of IoT devices is set to explode into the tens of billions in the next few years. Consumers expect all these devices to simply work—and work well—with each other. It is easy to test a web app with a mouse and keyboard, or to test a mobile app with a few swipes, but IoT demands that testers determine how to vary the temperature, generate good and bad golf swings, and verify that this device plays well with all those other devices. The topics of security and privacy are more important than ever in this IoT world. Join Jason for a glimpse into the emerging and fun world of IoT testing.

T10 Deliver High-Quality Mobile Apps with Continuous Testing

Tom Chavez, SOASTA

Thu, 10/01/2015 - 11:15am

With hundreds of mobiles, tablets, and wearables running different versions of iOS and Android, automated continuous testing is the only sane way to address mobile testing. Tom Chavez presents a review of automated testing tools for mobile apps, including tools that require writing tests in a programming language and tools that record mobile app actions for replay requiring no programming at all. To complement and complete your device test pool, Tom discusses when to use your own devices versus a remote device pool—even thousands of miles away from your development team. Learn how mobile app developers and test teams have made the transition from manual testing to automation. Leave convinced and ready with the resources and steps to integrate continuous automated testing into your mobile development process. Don’t let a fatal bug sneak into your apps, annoying users or, even worse, causing them to move on to your competitor.M

Keynotes

K3 Lightning Strikes the Keynotes

Lee Copeland, TechWell Corp.

Wed, 09/30/2015 - 4:15pm

Throughout the years, Lightning Talks have been a popular part of the STAR conferences. If you’re not familiar with the concept, Lightning Talks consists of a series of five-minute talks by different speakers within one presentation period. Lightning Talks are the opportunity for speakers to deliver their single biggest bang-for-the-buck idea in a rapid-fire presentation. And now, lightning has struck the STAR keynotes. Some of the best-known experts in testing will step up to the podium and give you their best shot of lightning. Get multiple keynote presentations for the price of one—and have some fun at the same time.Lightning Strikes the Keynotes