Appium Insights - Strategies for Successful Platform Agnostic Test Automation

This books helps you embark on the journey to master the art of Appium automation, from installation all the way to building a Plugin and Driver. It covers the Appium 3.0 version which is the latest version which involves a complete re-architecture. 
You'll begin by following step-by-step instructions on installing Appium, configuring Node packages, and creating a simple test. In these initial chapters, you'll gain an understanding of Appium Architecture and the command lifecycle. Once you understand the basics, the book will then guide you in testing automation for Android and iOS, both for real devices and for emulators. These chapters also provide instructions on how to run tests in parallel, native shell commands, and how to prepare iOS real devices for test automation. Chapters also cover low-level technical implementations, which will enable you to contribute to Appium and open a way to open-source software contributions.
Following this, you'll discuss the intricacies of configuring and developing robust method wrappers, a crucial skill for supporting multiple test suites with both native commands. The book goes beyond the basics, exploring techniques to make test suites faster when running tests in CI like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, as well as cloud environments like Lambda Test, BrowserStack. It will also help you understand advanced topics such as gestures, plugin development, and continuous testing in CI environments.
By the end of this book, you'll have developed the expertise to debug Appium command failures and construct a sophisticated test automation framework, as well as excel in your Appium test automation endeavours and deliver reliable, efficient testing solutions.
What You'll Learn:

• Master advanced techniques in Appium Mobile Test Automation.
• Solve common challenges encountered in real-world projects and strategize to overcome them.
• Test automation for various platforms like TV apps, Roku, Raspberry Pi, and more.
• Contribute to the Appium project and engage in open-source contributions.

Who is this book for:
Software Testers, software architects, QA engineers, and DevOps engineers

List of contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Appium 2.0.- Chapter 2 - Getting started with Appium.- Chapter 3 - Real Device Configuration.- Chapter 4 - All about Desired Capabilities.- Chapter 5 - How to Inspect Elements.- Chapter 6 - Writing First Test.- Chapter 7 - Understand Appium Logs.- Chapter 8 - All you need to know on Gestures.- Chapter 9 - Build Appium Plugin.- Chapter 10 - Optimizing and Troubleshooting Appium Tests.- Chapter 11 -  Contribute to Appium.- Chapter 12- Running Appium Tests in CI.

About the author

Sai Krishna is a seasoned test automation architect and Director of Engineering at LambdaTest India. As a proficient conference speaker and dedicated blogger, Sai has showcased his expertise in various renowned events such as Selenium Conf, Appium Conf, TestMu Conference, and Belgrade Test Conference. Passionate about fostering local tech communities, organizing events, and promoting thought leadership, Sai is not only an active contributor but also a fervent open-source evangelist. His contributions span across projects like Appium, Selenium, WebDriverIO, and more, solidifying his reputation as a prominent figure in the testing and automation domain.

Summary

This books helps you embark on the journey to master the art of Appium automation, from installation all the way to building a Plugin and Driver. It covers the Appium 3.0 version which is the latest version which involves a complete re-architecture. 
You'll begin by following step-by-step instructions on installing Appium, configuring Node packages, and creating a simple test. In these initial chapters, you'll gain an understanding of Appium Architecture and the command lifecycle. Once you understand the basics, the book will then guide you in testing automation for Android and iOS, both for real devices and for emulators. These chapters also provide instructions on how to run tests in parallel, native shell commands, and how to prepare iOS real devices for test automation. Chapters also cover low-level technical implementations, which will enable you to contribute to Appium and open a way to open-source software contributions.
Following this, you'll discuss the intricacies of configuring and developing robust method wrappers, a crucial skill for supporting multiple test suites with both native commands. The book goes beyond the basics, exploring techniques to make test suites faster when running tests in CI like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, as well as cloud environments like Lambda Test, BrowserStack. It will also help you understand advanced topics such as gestures, plugin development, and continuous testing in CI environments.
By the end of this book, you'll have developed the expertise to debug Appium command failures and construct a sophisticated test automation framework, as well as excel in your Appium test automation endeavours and deliver reliable, efficient testing solutions.
What You'll Learn:

• Master advanced techniques in Appium Mobile Test Automation.
• Solve common challenges encountered in real-world projects and strategize to overcome them.
• Test automation for various platforms like TV apps, Roku, Raspberry Pi, and more.
• Contribute to the Appium project and engage in open-source contributions.

Who is this book for:
Software Testers, software architects, QA engineers, and DevOps engineers

Product details

• Authors: Sai Krishna V
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.12.2025
• EAN: 9798868817021
• ISBN: 9798868817021
• No. of pages: 211
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 13 mm x 254 mm
• Weight: 453 g
• Illustrations: XIX, 211 p. 83 illus.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > IT; Webprogrammierung, App-Programmierung, Programmierung für Mobil-Geräte, Testing, Open Source, Mobile Computing, Softwaretests und Prüfsoftware, Mobile Test Automation, Software Testing, Web Development, Appium Internals, Appium, Appium Plugins