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Appium is an open-source test automation framework for use in testing native mobile apps, hybrid and mobile web apps. It allows automation of tests across platforms like Android and iOS. Appium uses the WebDriver protocol for communication and follows a client-server architecture where the client sends commands to the Appium server which then executes them on the mobile device. Appium supports locator strategies like ID, XPath and testing features like parallel test execution across devices. It has advantages such as being free, open-source, supporting multiple platforms and frameworks but also has limitations such as requiring app access and slow test speeds.

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01 Introduction Agenda 02 Appium Concepts 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 Types of Mobile Applications Why Appium? JSON Wire Protocol Appium Architecture Locators Appium Features Appium Philosophy Pros & Cons Future of Appium
Introduction
What is Appium ? Appium is an open-source, cross platform tool for automated testing of native, mobile web, and hybrid application on IOS, Android, and windows desktop platforms.
Appium Concepts
Client-Server Architecture: Appium is at it’s heart a webserver that exposes a Rest API. It receives connections from a client, listens for commands, executes those commands on a mobile device, and responds with an HTTP responses representing the result of the command execution. Appium Session: Appium is always performed in the context of a session. Clients initiate a session with a server in ways specific to each library, but they all end up sending a POST / session request to the server, with a JSON object called the ‘desired capabilities’ object. Desired Capabilities: It is a set of key-value pairs sent to the Appium server to tell the server what kind of automation session we’re interested in starting up. There are also various capabilities which can modify the behaviour of the server during automation.
Types Of Mobile Applications Web Applications Native Applications Hybrid Applications
Web Applications A Web Applications is an app like any other, with the advantage that it’s stored on the internet and can be executed on any browser. Advantages Of Web Applications Examples Of Web Applications
Native Applications A Native Applications is a software program that is developed for use on a particular platform or device. Advantages Of Native Applications Examples Of Native Applications
Hybrid Applications A Hybrid Application is technically a web app packed in a native app container, like the web app, it is written in HTML, CSS and Javascript. Advantages Of Hybrid Applications Examples Of Hybrid Applications
Why Appium?
Why Appium ? • Open Source Not only is Appium free of cost, but also open source. This means Appium can be tweaked infinitely to work according to your twins. • Cross-Platform Appium can test any mobile application whether it be a native one, a hybrid one or even a web app. Whether the app works only on IOS or Android or even both, Appium has you covered. Above that, Appium, itself can be installed on windows, Mac and Linux. • Framework Support Appium is a framework is also supported by various automation testing tools out there. You shouldn’t be loced into a specific language or framework to write and run your tests. • Community A budding community is extremely necessary. An active community results in faster bug and reports and easier troubleshooting which is key to the success of an automation testing tool.
Why Choose Appium ? Free and open source Supports only android Need app source code / library Small changes in Robotium code leads to a complete rebuild Supports java only. Not compatible with selenium at all Not such a proactive community Free and Open Source Supports both iOS and android No need for app source code Doesn’t reinstall application Support multiple frameworks and programming languages Strong and Active Community Free and Open Source Supports Only Android Need for app source code Supports only android 2.3-4.4 Compatible with selenium and Jenkins Community not as strong as appium
JSON Wire Protocol
JSON Wire Protocol The JSON wire protocol (JSONWP) is a transport mechanism created by webdriver developers. This wire protocol is a specific set of predefined, standardized endpoints exposed via a RESTful API. JSON OBJECT {Key} : {Value} Client Server Session Web Element COOKIE | CAPABILITIES | LOGS | PROXY OBJECTS
Appium Architecture
Architecture • Appium is an HTTP server which is written in Node JS that creates and handles WebDriver session. Its Architecture is similar as Selenium WebDriver Server. • Appium Architecture is different from Android to iOS. • The fact that we have a client/server architecture opens up a lot of possibilities: we can write our test code in any language that has a http client API, but it is easier to use one of the Appium client libraries. We can put the server on a different machine than our tests are running on. • The results of the test session are then communicated to the server and then back to the client system in terms of logs, using the mobile JSON wire Protocol.
Appium Android Architecture
Appium IOS Architecture
Locators
Locators Identifying or locating the elements on the web or mobile using its value or property is known as locator. Below are the locator types to find element using find_element() and find_elements() : • id • className • text • By Index number • By Content-description • xpath There are two types of Xpaths : • Relative Xpath • Absolute Xpath
Appium Features
Appium Features  Supports WebDriver Protocol: WebDriver Protocol gives a better control over web UI Automation without interrupting with the JS running on the page. Appium still is backwards compatible with the JSON wire protocol.  Robust Test Execution: Appium can easily tests regardless of device being locally available or being on a remote server. The tests can be monitored in real-time as well.  Multi-Platform Support: Appium can execute test cases across multiple platforms. As of now Appium supports android, iOS and windows applications.  Supports Old Android Versions through Selendroid: Support for older android versions(version 4.1 and below) can be achieved through Selendroid driver.  Parallel Execution: Appium enables users to execute test automation scripts on multiple android or iOS sessions. This can be achieved using UIAutomator, UIAutomation and Xcode9.
Appium Philosophy • A Mobile automation framework shouldn’t reinvent the wheel when it comes to automation APIs. • A Mobile automation framework should be open source, in spirit and practice as well as in name. • You shouldn’t have to recompile your app or modify it in any way in order to automate it. • You shouldn’t be loced into a specific language or framework to write and run your tests.
System Requirements
Android • Java (version 8 or later) • Android SDK API (version 17 or later) • Android Virtual Device (AVD) or real device • Node and npm IOS Xcode (greater than or equal to 4.6.3; 5.1 is recommended) with the command-line built tool • Mac OS X 10.7 or later • Java version 8 or later • Homebrew • Node and npm
Setup For Appium
Advanced Features Download, Install and then Setup Appium for Windows: 1. Install JDK (Java Development Kit) set JDK path in windows 2. Install Android SDK (Software Development Kit) set SDK path in windows 3. Install Eclipse or Intellij 4. Install Appium and Appium desktop client 5. Configure Appium after installation 6. Install Node.js 7. Install Selenium server JAR 8. Appium client library (in Java, Ruby, Python, PHP, Javascript, and C#) 9. Add these files to Eclipse Project (or as Dependencies)
Advanced Features Getting Started: Step1: Start Appium Server from terminal or by Appium desktop app.
Step2: Start Eclipse or any other IDE Create New Project Add Dependencies in the project Language client Library (i.e. Java) Selenium Libraries (To use webDriver)
Step3: Add Desired Capabilities in Java code for selenium server Step4: Find Object’s ID in App by UIAutomator or UIAutomatorViewer. Use these ID values of respective elements in code to test your app accordingly.
Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons Pros: • Cross-platform support for Android and iOS • Open-source and has a large developer community • Supports multiple programming languages • Supports multiple testing frameworks • Easy setup Cons: • Limited support for non-mobile platforms • Limited support for testing mobile web applications • Requires access to the source code of the app for testing • Some features may not be available on certain versions of iOS or Android • Can be slow and resource-intensive when running tests.
Future Of Appium
Appium has a large and active community of developers, which means that it is likely to continue to evolve and improve over time. Additionally, as mobile devices and operating systems continue to evolve, Appium will need to adapt to support these changes. In conclusion, while it's impossible to predict the future with certainty, it's reasonable to assume that Appium will remain a relevant and valuable tool for mobile application test automation in the coming years. Future Of Appium
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Appium.pptx

  • 1. 01 Introduction Agenda 02 Appium Concepts 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 Types of Mobile Applications Why Appium? JSON Wire Protocol Appium Architecture Locators Appium Features Appium Philosophy Pros & Cons Future of Appium
  • 3. What is Appium ? Appium is an open-source, cross platform tool for automated testing of native, mobile web, and hybrid application on IOS, Android, and windows desktop platforms.
  • 5. Client-Server Architecture: Appium is at it’s heart a webserver that exposes a Rest API. It receives connections from a client, listens for commands, executes those commands on a mobile device, and responds with an HTTP responses representing the result of the command execution. Appium Session: Appium is always performed in the context of a session. Clients initiate a session with a server in ways specific to each library, but they all end up sending a POST / session request to the server, with a JSON object called the ‘desired capabilities’ object. Desired Capabilities: It is a set of key-value pairs sent to the Appium server to tell the server what kind of automation session we’re interested in starting up. There are also various capabilities which can modify the behaviour of the server during automation.
  • 6. Types Of Mobile Applications Web Applications Native Applications Hybrid Applications
  • 7. Web Applications A Web Applications is an app like any other, with the advantage that it’s stored on the internet and can be executed on any browser. Advantages Of Web Applications Examples Of Web Applications
  • 8. Native Applications A Native Applications is a software program that is developed for use on a particular platform or device. Advantages Of Native Applications Examples Of Native Applications
  • 9. Hybrid Applications A Hybrid Application is technically a web app packed in a native app container, like the web app, it is written in HTML, CSS and Javascript. Advantages Of Hybrid Applications Examples Of Hybrid Applications
  • 11. Why Appium ? • Open Source Not only is Appium free of cost, but also open source. This means Appium can be tweaked infinitely to work according to your twins. • Cross-Platform Appium can test any mobile application whether it be a native one, a hybrid one or even a web app. Whether the app works only on IOS or Android or even both, Appium has you covered. Above that, Appium, itself can be installed on windows, Mac and Linux. • Framework Support Appium is a framework is also supported by various automation testing tools out there. You shouldn’t be loced into a specific language or framework to write and run your tests. • Community A budding community is extremely necessary. An active community results in faster bug and reports and easier troubleshooting which is key to the success of an automation testing tool.
  • 12. Why Choose Appium ? Free and open source Supports only android Need app source code / library Small changes in Robotium code leads to a complete rebuild Supports java only. Not compatible with selenium at all Not such a proactive community Free and Open Source Supports both iOS and android No need for app source code Doesn’t reinstall application Support multiple frameworks and programming languages Strong and Active Community Free and Open Source Supports Only Android Need for app source code Supports only android 2.3-4.4 Compatible with selenium and Jenkins Community not as strong as appium
  • 14. JSON Wire Protocol The JSON wire protocol (JSONWP) is a transport mechanism created by webdriver developers. This wire protocol is a specific set of predefined, standardized endpoints exposed via a RESTful API. JSON OBJECT {Key} : {Value} Client Server Session Web Element COOKIE | CAPABILITIES | LOGS | PROXY OBJECTS
  • 16. Architecture • Appium is an HTTP server which is written in Node JS that creates and handles WebDriver session. Its Architecture is similar as Selenium WebDriver Server. • Appium Architecture is different from Android to iOS. • The fact that we have a client/server architecture opens up a lot of possibilities: we can write our test code in any language that has a http client API, but it is easier to use one of the Appium client libraries. We can put the server on a different machine than our tests are running on. • The results of the test session are then communicated to the server and then back to the client system in terms of logs, using the mobile JSON wire Protocol.
  • 20. Locators Identifying or locating the elements on the web or mobile using its value or property is known as locator. Below are the locator types to find element using find_element() and find_elements() : • id • className • text • By Index number • By Content-description • xpath There are two types of Xpaths : • Relative Xpath • Absolute Xpath
  • 22. Appium Features  Supports WebDriver Protocol: WebDriver Protocol gives a better control over web UI Automation without interrupting with the JS running on the page. Appium still is backwards compatible with the JSON wire protocol.  Robust Test Execution: Appium can easily tests regardless of device being locally available or being on a remote server. The tests can be monitored in real-time as well.  Multi-Platform Support: Appium can execute test cases across multiple platforms. As of now Appium supports android, iOS and windows applications.  Supports Old Android Versions through Selendroid: Support for older android versions(version 4.1 and below) can be achieved through Selendroid driver.  Parallel Execution: Appium enables users to execute test automation scripts on multiple android or iOS sessions. This can be achieved using UIAutomator, UIAutomation and Xcode9.
  • 23. Appium Philosophy • A Mobile automation framework shouldn’t reinvent the wheel when it comes to automation APIs. • A Mobile automation framework should be open source, in spirit and practice as well as in name. • You shouldn’t have to recompile your app or modify it in any way in order to automate it. • You shouldn’t be loced into a specific language or framework to write and run your tests.
  • 25. Android • Java (version 8 or later) • Android SDK API (version 17 or later) • Android Virtual Device (AVD) or real device • Node and npm IOS Xcode (greater than or equal to 4.6.3; 5.1 is recommended) with the command-line built tool • Mac OS X 10.7 or later • Java version 8 or later • Homebrew • Node and npm
  • 27. Advanced Features Download, Install and then Setup Appium for Windows: 1. Install JDK (Java Development Kit) set JDK path in windows 2. Install Android SDK (Software Development Kit) set SDK path in windows 3. Install Eclipse or Intellij 4. Install Appium and Appium desktop client 5. Configure Appium after installation 6. Install Node.js 7. Install Selenium server JAR 8. Appium client library (in Java, Ruby, Python, PHP, Javascript, and C#) 9. Add these files to Eclipse Project (or as Dependencies)
  • 28. Advanced Features Getting Started: Step1: Start Appium Server from terminal or by Appium desktop app.
  • 29. Step2: Start Eclipse or any other IDE Create New Project Add Dependencies in the project Language client Library (i.e. Java) Selenium Libraries (To use webDriver)
  • 30. Step3: Add Desired Capabilities in Java code for selenium server Step4: Find Object’s ID in App by UIAutomator or UIAutomatorViewer. Use these ID values of respective elements in code to test your app accordingly.
  • 32. Pros & Cons Pros: • Cross-platform support for Android and iOS • Open-source and has a large developer community • Supports multiple programming languages • Supports multiple testing frameworks • Easy setup Cons: • Limited support for non-mobile platforms • Limited support for testing mobile web applications • Requires access to the source code of the app for testing • Some features may not be available on certain versions of iOS or Android • Can be slow and resource-intensive when running tests.
  • 34. Appium has a large and active community of developers, which means that it is likely to continue to evolve and improve over time. Additionally, as mobile devices and operating systems continue to evolve, Appium will need to adapt to support these changes. In conclusion, while it's impossible to predict the future with certainty, it's reasonable to assume that Appium will remain a relevant and valuable tool for mobile application test automation in the coming years. Future Of Appium