How to Choose Beta Test Management Tools
No two beta test management tools are ever the same. Each one has its own set of functionalities and pros and cons which makes it different from the rest. But they have to incorporate some basic features without which there is no use of such tools. In this article, we will focus on some of these key features and capabilities that you should look for when you’re considering buying beta test management tools.
Supported Platforms
The first important aspect that needs to be considered is the support it provides to platforms. No matter how good the tool is, it is useless if it doesn’t support your target operating systems. It must be able to not only support operating systems but also support different versions of it along with their hardware configurations. Beta test management tools created by Google and Apple only support their respective operating systems, therefore, it’s better to look for a different tool if you’re targeting multiple platforms. For hybrid solutions, you need to make sure that your tool supports hybrid environments.
APIs and Customizability
Your tool must allow you the freedom to manually control functions as per your needs and tester base, as well as UI functions according to your brand identity. How the tools handle your data is also very important, especially the one you want to retain. Most of the testing tools allow you to retain data for a specific period based on your plan. So, before you buy a tool, make sure to go through its data retention policy and if it allows you to control your data by deleting, exporting, or encrypting data as per your needs.
Project Management
When you’re bombarded with data of spreadsheets and tester info daily, things can get really difficult. Good beta test management tools provide your team and project management capabilities by allowing you to manage your testers and keep track of their outputs, responsibilities, and roles, as well as all of their information such as operating systems, build versions, and device types.
Reliability and Stability
Testing can sometimes be a very fast process in which testers are burdened with a tremendous amount of pressure to meet tight deadlines without compromising on the quality. The other times, it can be a long and lengthy process. But irrespective of the time it takes, it must be supported by tools that are stable and reliable and can smoothly function under any conditions without causing any issues or failing. It must be able to adapt and react normally to different situations because your app will be tested by different users with different environments, operating systems, and devices.
Ease of Use
Beta testing must not be more complicated than it already is. Especially for novices, it can be a whole new world, and therefore, it should be as easy and convenient as possible. Beta test management tools should simplify your processes by incorporating useful and time-saving features like workflow automation.
Conclusion
Before making a buying decision, these key features should be among your expectations from the beta test management tools. I hope this article was helpful to you.
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