Mobile Automation Testing with Appium Proficiency (Advanced Level)

Topics covered

• apply advanced data-driven techniques to enhance the effectiveness of Appium automation scripts
• apply the Page Object Model to Android and iOS automation tests, ensuring consistency and maintainability across both platforms
• apply troubleshooting techniques to handle complex Appium scenarios, elevating overall testing quality and efficiency
• create action methods within the Page Object file to facilitate seamless interaction between tests and page elements
• develop a data utility capable of reading and parsing JSON files for TestNG data provider input
• develop a Page Object file specifically for the Product Catalogue page, incorporating relevant actions
• employ the Appium Driver Manager to efficiently install and manage different Appium drivers
• execute end-to-end Appium tests and generate Extent HTML reports
• explore the new features and updates in Appium 2.0 documentation and changelog
• implement automatic screenshots on test failures and attach them to reports
• implement data-driven testing using TestNG data providers
• integrate the Appium framework with Jenkins for seamless CI/CD
• outline how to implement a Page Object Model, focusing on design considerations and implementation strategies
• outline how to optimize Android and iOS base tests using reusable methods from Appium Utils
• outline the process of designing an effective test strategy to optimize Appium test execution
• outline the use of the new Appium command line interface (CLI) for streamlined Appium 2.0 installations and updates
• parameterize test data with multiple datasets using TestNG data providers
• recognize best practices to enhance Appium testing performance, including implicit and explicit waits, network and device conditions, and locator strategies
• recognize the crucial role of framework design in achieving efficient and maintainable test automation
• run selected tests from a pool of tests using TestNG groups
• send runtime parameters from Maven commands to Appium tests
• trigger framework tests using Maven commands and options
• troubleshoot migration-related issues during the transition to Appium 2.0
• utilize Appium Utils for the creation of cross-platform reusable methods
• utilize tools like logs, screenshots, breakpoints, and debuggers to identify and resolve the root causes of Appium problems