Appium Testing for Mobile Applications

Duration  5 days – 35 hrs

 

Overview

 

The Appium Testing for Mobile Applications Training Course is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to perform automated testing of mobile applications using Appium, an open-source tool for automating mobile, native, and hybrid applications on iOS and Android platforms. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on lab exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will learn the fundamentals of Appium, setting up test environments, writing automated tests, and integrating testing frameworks. By the end of the course, participants will be able to design, implement, and execute effective mobile application test suites using Appium.

 

Objectives

 

• Understand the fundamentals of mobile application testing and the importance of automation in the testing process.
• Learn how to set up and configure automated testing environments for mobile applications.
• Gain proficiency in using popular mobile testing frameworks and tools to automate test cases.
• Develop the skills to create and execute automated test scripts for mobile applications on different platforms and devices.
• Explore strategies for handling various mobile app testing scenarios, including user interactions, data validation, and error handling.
• Enhance the efficiency and accuracy of mobile app testing through automated test execution and result analysis.
• Apply best practices for integrating automated mobile testing into the software development lifecycle.
• Understand the challenges and considerations specific to mobile app testing, such as different OS versions, screen sizes, and network conditions.
• Learn how to generate detailed test reports and insights from automated mobile testing results.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality mobile applications by incorporating automated testing practices into the development process.

 

Audience

• Software Testers: Testers who are responsible for testing mobile applications manually and want to enhance their skills in automated testing for mobile platforms.
• Quality Assurance (QA) Engineers: QA professionals who seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of mobile app testing through automation.
• Mobile App Developers: Developers involved in mobile app development who wish to learn how to implement automated testing for their applications.
• Test Automation Engineers: Engineers with a focus on test automation, looking to specialize in mobile app testing.
• Mobile App Test Leads/Managers: Leads or managers overseeing mobile app testing projects and aiming to implement automated testing strategies.
• Mobile Application Project Teams: Team members involved in mobile app development and testing, looking to upskill in automated testing practices.
• IT Professionals and Technologists: Individuals with a technical background seeking to expand their knowledge in mobile app testing with automation.
• QA Managers/Directors: Managers or directors responsible for quality assurance initiatives, interested in incorporating automated mobile testing into their team’s workflows.
• Anyone Involved in Mobile Application Testing: Individuals from various backgrounds involved in mobile app testing processes, such as User Acceptance Testing (UAT) or Compatibility Testing.

Pre- requisites 

• Basic software testing knowledge

• Familiarity with mobile applications and their functionalities

• Basic programming skills (preferably in Java, Python, or JavaScript)

• Understanding of mobile devices and operating systems

• Ability to set up a test environment for mobile app testing

• Knowledge of test case design principles

 

Course Content

 

Module 1: Introduction to Automated Testing for Mobile Applications

 

• Understanding the need for automated testing in mobile app development
• Comparison between manual and automated mobile testing
• Introduction to various mobile testing tools (to be determined based on trainer suggestions)
• Best practices and other easy-to-use frameworks

 

Module 2: Setting up the Test Environment

 

• Configuring the testing environment for Xamarin and MAUI applications
• Installing and integrating the selected automated testing tool with the mobile apps
• Addressing common challenges in setting up the test environment
• AppCenter to execute UI Test in Xamarin

 

Module 3: Mobile Application Test Design

 

• Designing effective test cases for mobile applications
• Identifying test scenarios for Xamarin and MAUI frameworks
• Best practices for creating reusable and maintainable test scripts
• Design reference and Case study

 

Module 4: Mobile App Test Execution and Reporting

 

• Executing automated tests on Xamarin and MAUI applications
• Analyzing test results and generating comprehensive reports
• Identifying defects and debugging automated test scripts

 

Module 5: Handling Mobile App UI Testing

 

• Leveraging automated tools for UI testing on mobile applications
• Dealing with responsive UI elements and layout variations
• Ensuring consistent UI behavior across different devices
• Handling Thread utilization by checking heap dump to analyze for delays

 

Module 6: Advanced Mobile App Testing Techniques

• Performance testing for mobile apps
• Security testing considerations for mobile applications
• Handling mobile-specific challenges (e.g., network interruptions, battery, optimization)
• Testing using TCP Dump

Module 7: Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing for Mobile Apps

 

• Integrating automated mobile app testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Automating test execution and reporting with CI/CD tools
• Achieving faster feedback loops with continuous testing
• Best practices

 

Module 8: Mobile App Test Maintenance and Version Control

 

• Strategies for test script maintenance and version control
• Handling application updates and changes in mobile platforms
• Collaboration between QA and development teams for smoother testing workflows
• Using various Dev and DevOps-related tools for maintenance and version control

 

Module 9: Appium in depth

 

• Migrating to Appium 2
• Server/Driver Configuration
• Managing Drivers and Plugins
• The Appium Config File
• Appium Server Security
• Filtering the Appium Log
• Appium and Selenium Grid
• Caching of Application Bundles
• SSL/TLS/SPDY Support
• Session Configuration
• Session Capabilities
• Session Settings
• Execute Methods
• Managing Contexts
• Retrieving Event Timings

 

Module 10: Practical Project – Automated Testing

 

• Collaborative project work to implement automated testing for a real-world mobile application
• Applying learned concepts and tools to create a robust automated testing solution
• Presenting project results and lessons learned
• Best practice