With Kuika, you can easily and quickly manage the testing process of the mobile applications you develop. Kuika offers the flexibility to test your applications in different environments. In this way, you can observe how the application you have developed works on different devices and conditions. Kuika, which works integrated with popular platforms such as Appetize and TestFlight, allows you to deliver your application to a wide test audience. With Appetize, you can easily test your app by simulating it through the browser, while with TestFlight you can perform real user tests on iOS devices. Both methods provide an ideal infrastructure to evaluate your app's performance, detect bugs, and optimize the user experience. In this course, you will learn how to test your applications.
This training content consists of the following topics:
Testing the app with Appetize,
Testing the app with Testflight.
Test Your App with Appetize
You can easily test Android applications developed on the Kuika platform through the Appetize platform. Before starting the testing process, you need to have an Appetize account. Below is a step-by-step guide for you to perform the testing process with Appetize. You can follow these steps to avoid any problems.
1. Kuika Configuration Settings
You can edit the configuration settings of the applications you develop in Kuika using the Configuration Manager module. You can make all settings for the testing and publishing processes of your application. Follow the steps below to perform the testing process with Appetize:
You can create a new configuration or edit an existing configuration for the Android application you developed in Kuika.
After logging in to Kuika platform, open the mobile project you will work with from the “Apps” screen.
Then click on the “Configuration Manager” module.
From the screen that opens, give the configuration a name (1) and click the “CREATE” button (2).
Click on the drop-down menu opposite Configuration under the Play Store Settings section.
Click ADD NEW in the drop-down menu to open the information entry screen.
First, enter the Play Store Connect API Setting Name.
Then, select Appetize from the drop-down menu under the Publish Type heading.
Enter Appetize API Token Information:
API Token information is needed to use Appetize.
Log in to your Appetize account to get your API Token information and enter it in the relevant field in Kuika. For more information, you can check our Appetize content.
After completing the information entry, click the CREATE button.
After returning to the previous screen, save the configuration by pressing the SAVE/UPDATE button in the upper right corner.
2. Testing the Application Developed in Kuika with Appetize
In the Kuika interface, click on the Rocket icon in the top menu.
In the drop-down menu, select the configuration setting you want to use.
Check the radio button next to the Android option.
Click the PUBLISH button.
Once the publishing process is complete, a test link to your app will be sent to the email address linked to your Kuika account. Test your app using the Appetize test link sent to your email address.
Test Your App with TestFlight
TestFlight is a powerful tool provided by Apple for developers to beta test iOS apps and evaluate them during the development process.
You must have an Apple Developer account to test with TestFlight through your Kuika account.
Making the Necessary Settings on the Apple Developer Account
Sign in to your Apple Developer account and go to the Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles tab.
Click on the “+” icon in the Identifiers section.
On the screen that opens, select App IDs under Register a New Identifier and click Continue.
Select the App option and click Continue.
Fill in the following fields on the Register an App ID screen:
Description: Write a short description or name of your app (e.g. “Kuika Test App”).
Bundle ID: Enter a unique identifier for your app (e.g. com.kuika.myapp). This field meets Apple's strict security requirements and must be different for each app.
After filling in the required fields, click Continue and then Register.
The App ID you created will be added to the Identifiers list. Verify this App ID.
Go to the App Store Connect page and click the “+” icon on the Apps tab.
Select New App from the drop-down menu.
Fill in the following information:
Platforms: Select the target platform of the app (e.g. iOS).
Name: Enter the name of your app (e.g. “Kuika Beta Test”).
Primary Language: Select the primary language of the app (e.g. Turkish).
Bundle ID: Select the Bundle ID you created earlier.
SKU: Enter a unique ID or code for the product.
User Access: Set the app as accessible for all users or limited access.
After entering the information, click the Create button.
iOS Configuration via Kuika
Configuration Manager Settings
On the Kuika platform, click on the Configuration Manager module from the top menu.
Create a new configuration or edit an existing one.
Give the configuration a name (e.g. “TestConfig”) and click the Create button.
Switch to the iOS tab and enable the Support iOS UI option.
Fill in the following fields in the Mobile App Settings section:
App Name: Enter the app name.
Bundle ID: Enter the Bundle ID you created earlier.
Version: Enter the version number of the app.
Click ADD NEW under App Store Settings and fill in the required information on the pop-up screen.
Save the configuration by clicking the Create button.
Publishing with TestFlight
In the Kuika interface, click on the Rocket icon from the top menu.
Select TestFlight and iOS options in the Choose Publish Set section from the drop-down menu.
Click the Publish button.
Apple will start compiling and reviewing your app. If an error or omission is found, you may receive an email notification from Apple.
Error Cases and Solution
Missing Compliance: If Apple warns about the use of an encryption algorithm in your app, select None of the algorithms mentioned above on the Missing Compliance screen and click Save.
Token Error: You may receive this type of error because the Bundle ID is incorrect or missing. Create a correct Bundle ID and restart the process.
TestFlight Usage and Testing Process
a. Using TestFlight
Download and install the TestFlight app on your iOS device.
To sign in to TestFlight, your Apple ID must have been invited to participate in the testing process. Complete the process using the link in the invitation email.
b. Test Groups
Internal Testing Group: Consists of employees within the company. Usually used for quick tests.
External Testing Group: Used by external users or beta test teams. Access can be provided via public link.
Users in the testing group of your application can download and test your application via TestFlight.
After completing the TestFlight process, your application can be tested by users in the defined list. Internal test groups are usually approved faster. According to the test results, you can offer a better user experience by eliminating the deficiencies in your application.
