Appium Java Cross-Platform Tests

Note: This is an in-progress example of cross-platform (Android/iOS) Appium Java tests and how to run them in Xamarin Test Cloud. As features become available, this sample will change.

Requirements

• Appium server
  • Appium 1.6
  • and/or
  • Appium desktop app
• Xcode 8
• IntelliJ
• Maven (on macOS you can also easily install it with brew install maven)
• Additional Setup to run on iOS Devices can be found here.

Setting up the test server

From command line

• Run appium-doctor on command line. Ensure that all checks pass.
• Run appium to start the server

From Appium desktop app

• Open app
• Click start server button

Running the tests locally

From command line

• Run mvn test -P [platform] from the project directory
  • [platform] should be either android, ios, or ios-simulator depending on which platform you want to run your tests on

From IntelliJ

• Open the "Maven Projects" tool window
• Under "Profiles" choose the platform you wish to test on (making sure only one is checked)
  • Should be either android, ios, or ios-simulator
• Right click on the test(s) that you wish to run and choose "Run"

Uploading the tests to Xamarin Test Cloud

• Follow these instructions to prepare your tests for Test Cloud.
• Go to Test Cloud and start a new test run
• Go through the wizard and then select Appium on the last step
• Follow the provided instructions to install the CLI and uplaod your tests