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Testing Mobile Business Applications: A Hybrid Approach

Overview Ensuring that the mobile applications you develop are just as agile and reliable as your PC-based programs presents unique challengesÂ—challenges that are related to:

The diversity of mobile device types
Limitations in processing speed and memory size
The differences between WAP- and HTTP-enabled devices
Inconsistent data transfer speeds
Wireless gateway optimization capabilities

This white paper explains how each of these factors can influence mobile application performance and outlines a recommended strategy for testing your mobile business applications.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Caritor	File Format	PDF
Date Published	March 2007	Downloads	2
Format	White Papers
Topics	Portable Computers, Computer Testing Equipment, Software Engineering, Application Security Tools, Mobile - Wireless Communications, Application Development

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