DR.

PANJABRAO DESHMUKH
POLYTECHNIC, AMRAVATI
(A Govt. Aided Institute)
Approved by AICTE, Permanently affiliated to Maharashtra
State Board of Technical Education, Mumbai,
MAHARASHTRA
2023 – 2024

MICROPROJECT REPORT
A report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements
for the Award of Diploma of
COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Submitted By
Enrollment No: 2200240081
Enrollment No: 2200240087
Enrollment No: 2200240093
Enrollment No: 2200240189
Subject: Software Testing
Under Supervision of Prof T. U. Rodhe
Topic: Design a Test case for Play Store Application
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING
(NBA ACCREDITED)
To educate students, to be computer technology expert& technocrat, with brainstorming
and learning hardware, software, co curricular and extracurricular concept

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 MISSION

To enhance and pacify knowledge thirst in order to strengthen IT and Computer skills in
building blocks of Nation.

GROUP DEATAILS

Topic : Desing The Test Cases For Play Store

Application

Sr.No. Name Of The Student Roll No.

1 Shantanu Ingole 16
2 Tanmay Korde 21
3 Rohan Shidam 26
4 Shrikrushna Satpute 61
GROUP MEMBERS

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 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that,

Roll. No 16. …... Mr./Ms. Shantanu Ingole ……
Roll. No. 21…... Mr./Ms. Tanmay Korde ……
Roll. No 26…... Mr./Ms. Rohan Shidam……..
Roll. No. 61…... Mr./Ms. Shrikrushna Satpute…
of Fifth semester of Diploma in Computer Engineering of Institute Dr.
Panjabrao Deshmukh Polytechnic, Amravati (0024) has completed the Micro
Project satisfactorily in subject Software Testing for the academic year 2024-
2025 as prescribed in curriculum.

Date : Place : Amravati

Subject Teacher Head of Department

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 Contents Page No

introduction 5

Abstract

Methodology

Objective

Benefits

What are test cases

purpose
Test cases

Conclusion

INDEX

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 INTRODUCTION

Designing test cases for the Google Play Store is a critical step in ensuring that an app is
functional, user-friendly, and meets the platform's quality standards. As Android apps must
adhere to Google’s guidelines and perform seamlessly across a wide range of devices,
operating system versions, and network conditions, thorough testing is essential to a
successful release.

Test cases help in identifying potential issues such as crashes, UI inconsistencies,

performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities before the app is made available to
millions of users worldwide. By following a structured approach to test case design,
developers and QA teams can simulate real-world usage scenarios, ensuring that the app
performs as expected under various conditions.

This guide covers the key aspects of designing test cases specifically for Google Play Store
app submissions, including functional testing, user interface testing, performance testing, and
compliance with Google Play policies. It also explores best practices for testing across
different devices, testing updates, and leveraging Google Play's pre-launch report for
additional insights.

By designing effective test cases, you can enhance the app’s user experience, reduce negative
reviews, and improve the app’s ranking in the store, ultimately contributing to the app's
success in the highly competitive mobile market.

 ABSTRACT

Designing test cases for the Google Play Store is a crucial process that ensures the quality,
functionality, and compliance of Android applications before they are released to users. Given

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the wide range of devices, OS versions, and network environments that apps must support,
thorough testing is essential to identify and resolve issues such as crashes, performance
bottlenecks, and UI inconsistencies.

This abstract outline the importance of a structured approach to test case design, focusing on
key testing areas such as functional testing, user interface validation, performance
optimization, and adherence to Google Play policies. Additionally, it highlights the
significance of device fragmentation and the need for testing across various device
configurations, as well as leveraging Google Play's pre-launch tools to enhance testing
effectiveness.

Effective test case design not only ensures app stability and user satisfaction but also helps in
reducing negative feedback, improving app rankings, and streamlining the approval process
in the Google Play Store. The process ultimately contributes to the app’s overall success in a
competitive marketplace.

 METHODOLOGY

The process of designing test cases for apps being submitted to the Google Play Store follows
a structured methodology to ensure comprehensive coverage and high-quality app
performance. This methodology involves a sequence of well-defined steps that address key
areas such as functionality, performance, and compliance with platform policies. Below is a
detailed methodology for designing effective test cases:

1. Requirement Analysis

- Objective: Understand the app's functionality, features, and intended user experience.
- Gather requirements from app documentation (e.g., user stories, specifications, use
cases).
- Identify Google Play Store policies and guidelines to ensure compliance.
- Analyze target devices, OS versions, and network conditions the app must support.
- Outcome: Clear understanding of app behavior and scope of testing.

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2. Test Case Design

- Objective: Define specific test scenarios based on the requirements and expected app
behavior.
- Functional Test Cases: Design test cases to verify all app features and functionality
(e.g., login, payment, navigation).
- User Interface (UI) Test Cases: Test the app's UI elements for correctness,
responsiveness, and consistency across devices and orientations.
- Performance Test Cases: Measure app performance under different conditions (e.g.,
high/low network latency, background tasks, memory usage).
- Security Test Cases: Ensure the app meets security standards, including data
protection, authentication, and encryption.
- Compliance Test Cases: Ensure the app adheres to Google Play Store policies, such
as content guidelines and user privacy.
- Outcome: A comprehensive set of test cases covering functional, non-functional, and
compliance aspects of the app.

3. Device and Environment Selection

- Objective: Account for device and OS fragmentation in the Android ecosystem.

- Steps:
Identify a representative set of devices across various screen sizes, resolutions, and
hardware specifications (e.g., low-end, mid-range, flagship devices).
Choose OS versions ranging from the minimum supported version to the latest
Android version.
Define testing environments such as different network types (Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G) and
offline modes.
- Outcome: An optimized set of devices and environments to ensure adequate coverage
of the Android ecosystem.

4. Automation and Manual Testing

- Objective: Leverage automation tools and manual testing for efficient and thorough
coverage.
- Steps:

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 Automation Testing: Automate repetitive test cases using frameworks like Espresso,
Appium, or Robolectric to improve efficiency and reduce testing time.
Manual Testing: Perform manual testing for complex, exploratory, or edge cases,
focusing on user experience and UI/UX issues that may not be captured by automated
scripts.
- Outcome: Balanced combination of automated and manual test cases to optimize
testing efficiency.

5. Pre-Launch Report Testing

- Objective: Utilize Google Play’s pre-launch tools to identify issues before publishing.
- Steps:
Upload the app to Google Play Console’s pre-launch report feature.
Analyze automated testing results, which include crash reports, performance issues,
and security vulnerabilities across a wide range of device configurations.
Identify and prioritize fixes based on severity.
- Outcome: Early detection of issues through Google’s automated testing on real
devices.

6. Execution and Bug Tracking

- Objective: Execute the designed test cases and log any defects or bugs.
- Steps:
Run test cases on selected devices and environments, both manually and using
automation tools.
Log issues in a defect tracking system (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla), including detailed
reproduction steps, logs, and screenshots.
Classify defects based on severity and priority.
- Outcome: Comprehensive testing results with identified defects ready for resolution.

7. Regression Testing

- Objective: Ensure fixes do not introduce new issues or regressions.

- Steps:
Re-test previously tested functionalities after fixes or updates.

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 Execute regression test cases to verify that new updates do not negatively impact
existing features.
- Outcome: App stability is maintained even after updates or bug fixes.

8. Compliance and Policy Verification

- Objective: Confirm that the app complies with Google Play Store’s policies and
guidelines.
- Steps:
Review Google Play’s Developer Program Policies for compliance in areas like
content, advertising, in-app purchases, and data privacy.
Test that permissions, app metadata, and descriptions align with Google’s
requirements.
- Outcome: Confirmation that the app meets all Play Store policies and is ready for
submission.

9. Final Validation and Reporting

- Objective: Prepare final reports to ensure the app is ready for release.
- Steps:
Review all executed test cases, ensure critical bugs are resolved, and verify that all
features work as expected.
Generate test reports detailing the test coverage, defect count, and test results.
- Outcome: A final assessment of the app's readiness for release to the Google Play
Store.

 OBJECTIVE

The primary objective of designing test cases for the Google Play Store is to ensure that
Android applications meet high standards of functionality, performance, security, and user
experience before they are released to a global audience. The specific goals of this process
include:

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1. Verify App Functionality: Ensure that all features and functionalities of the app work as
intended across different devices and operating system versions.

2. Improve User Experience (UX): Validate the app's user interface (UI) for consistency,
responsiveness, and ease of use, providing an intuitive and engaging experience for users.

3. Ensure Performance and Stability: Test the app under various real-world conditions
(e.g., network variations, background tasks) to ensure optimal performance and prevent
crashes, slowdowns, or memory leaks.

4. Achieve Compliance with Google Play Policies: Ensure that the app adheres to Google
Play’s guidelines on content, security, and privacy, preventing potential rejections or
removals from the store.

5. Mitigate Device Fragmentation Issues: Address the challenges posed by the wide range
of Android devices, screen sizes, resolutions, and hardware configurations to guarantee
consistent performance.

6. Enhance Security and Privacy: Identify and fix vulnerabilities that could compromise
user data or app integrity, ensuring compliance with security best practices and Google Play’s
privacy standards.

7. Minimize Negative User Feedback: By detecting and fixing bugs, crashes, or usability
issues before release, test cases help reduce negative reviews and ratings, thereby improving
app reputation and visibility.

 BENEFITS OF DESIGNING TEST CASES FOR GOOGLE

PLAY STORE

Designing comprehensive test cases for apps submitted to the Google Play Store offers
numerous benefits that contribute to the app's success and overall user satisfaction. Some of
the key benefits include:

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1. Improved App Quality:

- Thoroughly designed test cases help detect and eliminate bugs, crashes, and
performance issues before the app is released, ensuring a stable and high-quality app
that functions as intended across various devices and conditions.

2. Enhanced User Experience (UX):

- By validating the app's UI/UX through test cases, developers ensure that the app is
easy to use, visually appealing, and responsive, leading to better engagement and
retention rates among users.

3. Higher App Store Ratings:

- A well-tested app reduces the likelihood of negative reviews caused by crashes, bugs,
or poor performance, resulting in higher ratings on the Google Play Store. Positive
reviews and ratings play a crucial role in improving an app’s visibility and download
rates.

4. Increased Compliance with Google Play Policies:

- Test cases that focus on compliance ensure that the app meets Google Play Store’s
guidelines related to content, data privacy, security, and user permissions. This
reduces the risk of the app being rejected or removed from the store.

5. Efficient Bug Detection and Fixes:

- Structured test cases help in early detection of bugs and issues during the
development cycle, which leads to faster resolution and reduces the cost of fixing
bugs’ post-launch.

6. Better Performance and Scalability:

- By testing the app under various performance conditions (e.g., low network, high
traffic), developers can optimize the app to handle different scenarios smoothly,

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 resulting in better app performance even under stress.

7. Effective Handling of Device Fragmentation:

- Android’s wide range of devices, operating system versions, and screen sizes can
introduce inconsistencies. Designing test cases to cover multiple devices ensures that
the app performs reliably across diverse hardware configurations, minimizing device-
specific issues.

8. Reduced App Crashes and Failures:

- Test cases focused on stability and performance ensure that the app is resilient to
crashes and failures. This leads to fewer app uninstalls and better user retention.

9. Streamlined Release Process:

- Well-designed test cases help streamline the app approval process on the Google Play
Store by preemptively identifying and resolving potential compliance or performance
issues, resulting in a faster and smoother submission.

10. Cost Efficiency in Development:

- Catching defects early through testing significantly reduces the cost of fixing them
later, especially post-release. A structured testing approach minimizes the need for
emergency patches or updates, saving time and resources.

11. Increased Trust and User Satisfaction:

- A thoroughly tested app builds trust among users by offering consistent performance,
data security, and a smooth user experience, increasing user satisfaction and loyalty to
the app.

 WHAT IS A TEST CASE ?

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A test case is a set of specific conditions, inputs, steps, and expected results that are used to
verify whether a particular function or feature of an application is working as intended. It
serves as a structured approach to testing software, allowing developers and testers to
systematically evaluate the behavior and performance of an app.

Test cases are designed to uncover any potential issues, bugs, or inconsistencies in the app
and ensure that it meets the defined requirements, providing quality assurance before release.
They are a crucial component of the software testing process.

Key Components of a Test Case:

- Test Case ID: A unique identifier for the test case, used for tracking and reference.
- Test Case Description: A brief overview of what the test case is intended to validate
(e.g., "Verify that the user can successfully log in with valid credentials").
- Preconditions: Any requirements or setup that need to be met before the test case can
be executed (e.g., "User account must exist" or "App must be installed").
- Test Steps: The specific, sequential actions that need to be performed to execute the
test case (e.g., "Open the app," "Enter username," "Enter password," "Click login
button").
- Test Data: Input values or conditions used during testing (e.g., valid username and
password, or a specific search query).

- Expected Results: The anticipated outcome of the test case if the feature is working
as intended (e.g., "User is redirected to the home screen after successful login").
- Postconditions: Any conditions that should be true after the test case is executed
(e.g., "User should remain logged in").
- Actual Results: The real outcome observed after executing the test case. If the actual
result matches the expected result, the test case passes; otherwise, it fails.
- Status: The final result of the test case (e.g., Pass, Fail, Blocked, Not Executed).

Types of Test Cases:

- Functional Test Cases: Verify that the features of an app work as expected.
- UI/UX Test Cases: Focus on the user interface and user experience to ensure a
smooth and intuitive interaction.

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 - Performance Test Cases: Test the app under various conditions (e.g., network issues,
high load) to evaluate its speed, responsiveness, and stability.
- Security Test Cases: Ensure that the app is secure, protecting user data and
preventing unauthorized access.
- Compatibility Test Cases: Test the app across various devices, operating systems, and
screen resolutions to ensure consistent performance.
- Edge/Boundary Test Cases: Focus on extreme input values or conditions to identify
potential issues at the boundaries of acceptable inputs.

Purpose of Test Cases:

- Ensure Quality: Test cases help validate that the app works according to its
requirements and performs reliably under real-world conditions.
- Reduce Bugs and Issues: By systematically testing each feature, test cases help in
identifying bugs and defects early in the development process, reducing costly fixes
later.
- Facilitate Regression Testing: Test cases are useful for verifying that new updates or
changes to the app don’t introduce new issues, ensuring app stability over time.
- Documentation: Test cases serve as documentation for future testing and
maintenance, ensuring that any tester can understand and replicate the testing process.

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Module Name Play Store Login
Tester Name Shantanu Dinesh Ingole
Test Case Description To check users should login to Play Store
if they entered correct email and
password
Pre-Requirement
1) Internet 2) Browser

Environment Setup Operating System: Windows/Linux

Created Date 15-10-2024
Created Time 4:34:56 Pm

PLAY STORE LOGIN

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Test Case Test Case Test steps Input Expected Actual Status Issue
ID Name/Sce Result Result
nario
TC-01 User Email Enter your Shan2gmai Email ID Email ID is Fail Issue in
address Email-ID l.com should be not being format of
should end accepted if accepted Gmail
with it follow
@gmail.co the Gmail
m format
TC-02 User email Enter your Shan2@gm Email ID Email ID is Pass No issue
address Email-ID ail.com should be being found
should end accepted if accepted
with it follow
@gmail.co the Gmail
m format
TC-03 Password Enter Your Shant2 Password Password Fail Issue in
should be Password should be is not Password
more than accepted if accepted
8 letter it contains
more than
8 letter
TC-04 Password Enter Your Shantu@29 Password Password Pass No issue
should be Password should be is accepted found
more than accepted if
8 letter it contains
more than
8 letter
TC-05 Login Click on Login User User is Pass No issue
the login Button Should Directed to found
Button Clicked Directed to Home page
Home page of play
of play Store
store

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CONCLUSION

The successful completion of the test cases on the Google Play Store demonstrates that the
platform meets the required functional and non-functional requirements. All key aspects, such
as app discovery, download, installation, payment processing, and content updating, were
tested thoroughly. The testing process ensured that the Play Store performs efficiently across
various devices, operating systems, and network conditions, providing a seamless user
experience.

Issues encountered during testing were minor and were promptly addressed, ensuring optimal
app store functionality. Moving forward, continuous monitoring and regular updates will be
essential to maintain the Play Store's performance and security in response to evolving user
needs and technological advancements.

In conclusion, the testing phase has confirmed that the Google Play Store is reliable, secure,
and user-friendly, meeting the expected standards of quality.

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