Push Notification

Push Notification

What is a push notification?

• A push notification is a small automated pop-up message sent by an application whenever there is an update, reminder, or promotional offer. 

• It can be sent by the application even if the user is not using that app.

• The notification can consist of an image, URL, or text.

• A push notification is sent to grab the user’s attention and re-engage them to use the app.

Example of Push Notification on the Mobile phone:

Now let’s write some test scenarios for the push notification in mobile phone!!

Sl.no	Test Scenario
1.	Verify the user is getting the notification if the user is using the app.
2.	Verify the user is getting the notification even if the app is not running currently on the user’s mobile phone.
3.	Verify the user is getting the notification only if the user has permitted the app to receive the notifications.
4.	Suppose the user is using the app and registered against an email or phone number; if the app is uninstalled and installed again, the user should get the notification if the user has opted to get the notifications.
5.	The user should not get any notifications if the app has been uninstalled from the user’s mobile.
6.	The notification should be clickable; the corresponding app should launch and show that specific message whenever the user clicks on a particular notification.
7.	The user should not get a particular notification more than once at a specific time.
8.	As per the device setting, the user should be able to see the notification as a banner if the screen is unlocked and in the notification tray if the screen is locked.
9.	Once the user clicks a particular notification, it should get removed from the notification tray.
10.	The notification message should be designed in such a way that the user must be able to understand from which app this notification is coming.
11.	The user should be able to delete the notification using the Delete/Clear function from the notification tray.
12.	As per the device setting the user should be able to hear the sound and blinking light on the mobile upon receiving the notification.
13.	Check if the user gets the notification with a Wi-Fi and mobile data connection. Switch OFF any internet data and check whether the user is getting the notification or not.
14.	Leave the notification for few hours and check it persist.
15.	Check the notification details in the dark and light theme of the phone.
16.	No sensitive data should be shown in the Push notification.