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Realistically, it is not possible to test every single feature of an app before releasing it. Due to high user expectations, developers have to release apps on restricted deadlines, which doesn’t allow them much time for all-encompassing QA operations in one go.

To with, identify the features that are most important to the app’s target audience. Common features that should take priority are UI, design, theme, security, and basic functionality.

For example, let’s consider an eCommerce app. The most important features would be the product catalog, the Cart, and the payment mechanism. These need to be tested first, and as comprehensively as possible given the timelines at hand.

To systematize the process, start the QA process with a structured plan that categorizes features in order of priority. If possible, ask a control group of potential users what they think matters most in the app being developed, and structure the test plan accordingly.

Then, test the app in real-world circumstances i.e. real mobile devices. If QAs are not asking themselves “how to test a mobile app on multiple devices”, they need to start doing so. Without real device testing, QAs may miss out on significant aspects of the user journey that must be tested on priority.

If possible, get the app tested by a few potential customers/users. Potential users can better detect issues/anomalies in the app’s workflow or design because they are the ones who will actually use it to accomplish day-to-day tasks.

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