The demand for faster internet over cellular networks has led telecommunication companies to the creation of the 5G cellular network. Constant innovation is driving cellular companies to continuously adjust their approach to Big Data in order to provide faster cellular connectivity to their customers. How will the 5G network impact the software development life cycle? Our expert engineers have put together a quick guide to 5G networks and how the SDLC will be impacted.
As we uncover the vast features of 5G technology, we will definitely see an impact on the software development industry. With the introduction of a fast network with great bandwidth, software companies will have an expanded scope without network speed or load limits. Before 5G, operating system creators had to settle with the UI quality because of a slow or low bandwidth network.
With 5G, software companies can create apps that have better UI and functions as these are now easily accessible on the 5G network. 3D map navigation apps are a perfect example because 5G network will support apps that might consume heavy data, and maps tend to utilize large amounts of data.
The introduction of the 5G network will impact the software testing lifecycle as well because QA teams will have new benchmarks to measure the stability of your application.
For example, if QA teams are testing an app that allows multiple users to update the same data from different places at the same time, the 5G network will help engineers test the increased amount of users and data. The testing prerequisite setup will become easier for QA teams and will take less time on cellular networks, enabling your QA team to test the app’s performance to its fullest.
This latest innovation involves the development of various algorithms, verification and implementation. The 5th generation of cellular networks is more efficient in handling large data loads compared to the previous generation ‘4G’. The 5G network is more resource efficient and can process multiple requests at the same time.
You should test the 5G network as well as its applications against industry standards. For testing your application on the network, our experts recommend testing:
The 5G network will introduce a new scope for innovation in the device manufacturing fields as well – you need new devices that are able to withstand the same network capabilities. This will in turn influence testing, as all the apps will be required to test on the respective network-eligible device.
If you want your business to be market-ready and ensure that it you are able to embrace and enjoy the benefits of the emerging technologies, get in touch with QASource experts today.