Learn how to automate mobile applications with Appium.

Test Automation

Testing the mobile application is generally time-consuming when done for each new release and across devices of various resolutions and versions. Test automation is the most common and effective way to simulate any application's actual user journey and business use cases.
 
In this module, we’ll start by learning the basics of Appium, setting up the environment, and discussing native mobile testing frameworks such as UIAutomator, XCUITest, and locators. We’ll learn about designing a mobile test automation framework and its various components, such as build management, logging, and reporting. These are the key learnings for any QA engineer or developer.
 
By the end of this module, we’ll be able to automate Android & iOS mobile and m-web applications.

Mobile Test Automation with Appium

## Install Java

*Appium* has clients in multiple programming languages. Since we are going to use Java as our primary programming language, we will need Java JDK. The recommended version of Java is 8. Please also install [AdoptOpenJDK](https://adoptopenjdk.net/?variant=openjdk8&jvmVariant=hotspot) or [Oracle JDK](https://www.oracle.com/in/java/technologies/javase/javase-jdk8-downloads.html).



## Install Android SDK for Android automation

Android SDK is required for running tests on android phones. Android SDK can be installed on Windows, Mac, and Linux machines.

The easiest way to install android SDK and all its necessary components is by installing **Android Studio**. Please follow the [link](https://developer.android.com/studio) for installing Android Studio.

Once Android Studio is installed successfully, copy the location of the Android SDK installation as shown in the image below.

 



## Setting the environment variables

Follow the below steps to add **JAVA_HOME** & **ANDROID_HOME** environment variables.

For **windows**,

* Right-click on *"My Computer"* (or *"This PC"*) → Properties → Advanced system settings
* Click on *"Environment Variables"*
* Click on *"New"* under *"User variables for user"* or *"System variables"*
* Input the key as **JAVA_HOME** and the value as the directory of Java installation.
* Input the key as **ANDROID_HOME** and the value as the location of the Android SDK installation that we identified above.

For **Linux**, add the following line in `~/.bashrc`

```
export JAVA_HOME=<java-8-installation-directory>
export ANDROID_HOME=<android-sdk-installation-directory>
```

In linux, **JAVA_HOME** path could be something like this -- `/usr/lib/jvm/java-8-openjdk-amd64`

For **Mac**, add the above line in `~/.bash_profile` 

In mac, **JAVA_HOME** location could be similar to --
*/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.8.0_211.jdk/Contents/Home* & **ANDROID_HOME** location could be similar to */Users/<username>/Library/Android/sdk*

## Create emulators

Open *Android Studio* → Open *AVD Manager* → Click on *"Create Virtual Device"* → Choose the device skin and hardware → Download or choose the required android version

# Install Java

*Appium* has clients in multiple programming languages. Since we are going to use Java as our primary programming language, we will need Java JDK. The recommended version of Java is 8. Please also install [AdoptOpenJDK](https://adoptopenjdk.net/?variant=openjdk8&jvmVariant=hotspot) or [Oracle JDK](https://www.oracle.com/in/java/technologies/javase/javase-jdk8-downloads.html).



# Install Android SDK for Android automation

Android SDK is required for running tests on android phones. Android SDK can be installed on Windows, Mac, and Linux machines.

The easiest way to install android SDK and all its necessary components is by installing **Android Studio**. Please follow the [link](https://developer.android.com/studio) for installing Android Studio.

Once Android Studio is installed successfully, copy the location of the Android SDK installation as shown in the image below.

 



# Setting the environment variables

Follow the below steps to add **JAVA_HOME** & **ANDROID_HOME** environment variables.

For **windows**,

* Right-click on *"My Computer"* (or *"This PC"*) → Properties → Advanced system settings
* Click on *"Environment Variables"*
* Click on *"New"* under *"User variables for user"* or *"System variables"*
* Input the key as **JAVA_HOME** and the value as the directory of Java installation.
* Input the key as **ANDROID_HOME** and the value as the location of the Android SDK installation that we identified above.

For **Linux**, add the following line in `~/.bashrc`

```
export JAVA_HOME=<java-8-installation-directory>
export ANDROID_HOME=<android-sdk-installation-directory>
```

In linux, **JAVA_HOME** path could be something like this -- `/usr/lib/jvm/java-8-openjdk-amd64`

For **Mac**, add the above line in `~/.bash_profile` 

In mac, **JAVA_HOME** location could be similar to --
*/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.8.0_211.jdk/Contents/Home* & **ANDROID_HOME** location could be similar to */Users/<username>/Library/Android/sdk*

# Create emulators

Open *Android Studio* → Open *AVD Manager* → Click on *"Create Virtual Device"* → Choose the device skin and hardware → Download or choose the required android version

Get introduced to the installations required for running Appium. 

Mobile Apps Automation

Conclusion

Setting up the Environment

Install Java

Install Android SDK for Android automation

Setting the environment variables