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Quick Start Overview
Creating a project on RobusTest is your first step towards comprehensive mobile app testing. This process typically takes 2-3 minutes and sets up your complete testing workspace.
On RobusTest, all activity related to the testing of a mobile app will be part of a Project.
A Project is a logical workspace that contains all builds, test cases, test suites, test runs and test reports associated with your application testing. It also facilitates team collaboration and project organization.
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Step-by-Step Process
Follow these steps to create your first project:
Step 1: Access Project Creation
After logging into RobusTest, click the Create Project button on the landing page.
Step 2: Configure Project Settings
On the Create New Project page, provide the following information:
| Field | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Project Name | Usually the name of your application under test (AUT) | ✅ Yes |
| Project Description | Brief description of the project's purpose and scope | ❌ Optional |
| Project Type | Choose from 4 available project types (see below) | ✅ Yes |
Project Type Selection
Choose the appropriate project type based on your testing needs:
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.. grid-item-card:: 📱 Android App Project
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For testing Android applications
**Supported Formats**: .apk or .zip files
**Use Cases**: Native Android apps, hybrid apps
.. grid-item-card:: 🍎 iOS App Project
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For testing iOS applications
**Supported Formats**: .ipa or .zip files
**Use Cases**: Native iOS apps, hybrid apps
.. grid-item-card:: 🌐 Mobile Web App Project
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For testing mobile web applications
**Supported Formats**: Web URLs
**Use Cases**: Progressive Web Apps, responsive websites
.. grid-item-card:: 📟 Device Only Project
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For device-specific testing
**Supported Features**: Calls, SMS, device functions
**Use Cases**: Device validation, hardware testing
For detailed information about each type, see: :doc:`projecttypes`
Step 3: Complete Project Creation
Click the Create Project button. You will be redirected to the newly created Project Dashboard.
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🎉 Project Created Successfully!
Your project workspace is now ready. The Project Dashboard provides access to all testing features and project management tools.
Build Upload Process
The next step is to upload your application build for testing.
Step 4: Upload Your Build
After creating a project, upload your application build for testing:
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.. tab:: Android Projects
**Supported Formats**: .apk or .zip files
1. Click the **Upload new build** button (the '+' icon) on the Project Dashboard
2. Select your APK or ZIP file from your computer
3. Add build description and version information
4. Click **Upload** to complete the process
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**APK vs ZIP**: Use ZIP files when you have multiple APK files or additional resources to upload together.
.. tab:: iOS Projects
**Supported Formats**: .ipa or .zip files
1. Click the **Upload new build** button (the '+' icon) on the Project Dashboard
2. Select your IPA or ZIP file from your computer
3. Add build description and version information
4. Click **Upload** to complete the process
.. tip::
**IPA vs ZIP**: Use ZIP files when you have multiple IPA files or additional resources to upload together.
.. tab:: Web App & Device Only
**Build Upload**: Not applicable
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This step is not applicable to Mobile Web App and Device Only projects.
* **Web App projects**: Configure web URLs in project settings
* **Device Only projects**: Ready for testing immediately
Important
🎉 Congratulations! Your project is now ready for testing!
What's Next?
Choose your testing approach based on your needs:
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.. grid-item-card:: 🚀 Start Testing Immediately
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Jump right into testing with your uploaded build
➡️ :doc:`manualtesting`
.. grid-item-card:: 🔄 Set Up Automation
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Configure automated testing workflows
➡️ Ready to set up automated testing workflows
.. grid-item-card:: 🏗️ CI/CD Integration
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Integrate with your development pipeline
➡️ :doc:`continuousintegration`
.. grid-item-card:: 📊 Understand Your Dashboard
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Learn about project management features
➡️ :doc:`projectdashboard`
Pro Tips for Success
Follow these best practices to get the most out of your RobusTest project:
📝 Naming Conventions
| Recommendation | Example |
|---|---|
| Use descriptive project names | "MyApp_Android_v2.1" or "ECommerce_iOS_Production" |
| Include version information | "ShoppingApp_v3.2_Beta" or "NewsApp_Release_2024" |
| Environment specification | "MyApp_Staging" or "MyApp_Production" |
👥 Team Organization
Early Collaboration
- Add team members immediately after project creation
- Assign appropriate admin privileges
- Set up notification preferences
Environment Management
- Create separate projects for different environments
- Use consistent naming across environments
- Maintain clear project ownership
📱 Build Management
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.. tab:: Upload Strategy
* Upload builds with descriptive labels and version information
* Include build notes and change logs
* Tag builds with feature information
.. tab:: Maintenance
* Maintain a clean build history by removing outdated builds
* Keep 3-5 most recent builds for comparison
* Archive old builds rather than deleting them
.. tab:: Automation
* Set up remote upload API for CI/CD integration
* Automate build uploads from your pipeline
* Configure automatic notifications for new builds
Attention!
Quick Start Checklist:
✅ Choose a descriptive project name
✅ Upload your first build immediately
✅ Invite team members early
✅ Configure notification preferences
✅ Set up CI/CD integration (optional)
.. seealso:: **Additional Resources**: * :doc:`projecttypes` - Detailed information about each project type * :doc:`runsettings` - Configure test execution settings * :doc:`scheduling` - Set up automated test scheduling * :doc:`bugtrackerintegration` - Integrate with your bug tracking system