Duration 3 days – 21 hrs
Overview
The Appium Fundamentals training course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of mobile automation testing using Appium. This course covers the core concepts of Appium, how to set up the environment, and the best practices for creating robust and maintainable test scripts. By the end of the course, participants will be able to automate mobile applications on both Android and iOS platforms.
Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of mobile automation testing.
- Learn how to set up and configure the Appium environment.
- Develop skills to write and execute Appium test scripts.
- Gain knowledge of best practices for mobile test automation.
- Explore the advanced features and capabilities of Appium.
Audience
- QA engineers and testers
- Software developers interested in mobile test automation
- IT professionals looking to enhance their automation skills
- Anyone interested in learning mobile automation testing with Appium
Pre- requisites
- Familiarity with at least one programming language (Java, Python, Ruby, or JavaScript).
- Basic knowledge of Android and iOS platforms.
- Basic understanding of automation testing principles.
- Experience with IDEs like IntelliJ, Eclipse, or Android Studio.
- Basic skills in using command-line interfaces.
Course Content
Day 1: Introduction and Environment Setup
Module 1: Introduction to Mobile Automation Testing
- Overview of mobile testing and its importance
- Types of mobile applications (native, hybrid, web)
- Introduction to Appium and its architecture
Module 2: Setting Up the Appium Environment
- System requirements and installations
- Setting up Appium Server
- Installing Android Studio and Xcode
- Configuring emulators and simulators
Module 3: Appium Basics
- Appium’s architecture and components
- Understanding Desired Capabilities
- Writing your first Appium script
Day 2: Writing and Executing Test Scripts
Module 4: Interacting with Mobile Elements
- Locating elements (UIAutomator, Xpath, Accessibility ID)
- Common mobile actions (tap, swipe, scroll)
- Working with different element types (buttons, text fields, etc.)
Module 5: Advanced Interactions
- Multi-touch actions
- Handling gestures
- Automating hybrid apps (contexts and webviews)
Module 6: Handling Mobile Specific Features
- Interactions with device features (camera, GPS)
- Managing app permissions
- Handling notifications and alerts
Day 3: Best Practices and Advanced Topics
Module 7: Test Framework Integration
- Integrating Appium with TestNG and JUnit
- Setting up test suites and parallel execution
- Reporting and logging in Appium tests
Module 8: Advanced Appium Features
- Working with Appium Grid for distributed testing
- Automating iOS applications (XCUITest)
- Automating Android applications (UIAutomator2)
Module 9: Best Practices and Troubleshooting
- Writing maintainable test scripts
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Debugging and troubleshooting Appium tests
