Nordic Testing Days 2025

In this Tutorial, you'll learn about advanced concepts in Appium. We will learn how to write a single script for Android, iOS, and mobile web apps. Once our tests are established, we will work on the framework design and report. We will also have a detailed look at how can we automate various mobile gestures using Actions API and mobile endpoints in Appium. The workshop will be based on the latest Appium's JavaClient. We will build plugin and driver using Appium

Outline/Structure of the Tutorial
Overview
- Appium Architecture
- Locating elements using Inspector
- Platform-wise Desired Capabilities
- Start Appium Server programmatically
- Understanding Appium server logs
- Appium driver and plugin commands
- Managing dependencies in Appium

Gestures
- A deeper understanding of Gestures
- Run through various gestures like Swipe, LongPress, Double-tap, Drag, and Drop using a w3c spec
- Explore mobile: endpoints for the same gestures on both Android and iOS
- Create our own complex gestures using the above endpoints

Practical Tips
- Different ways to locater strategy for iOS and Android
- Automation Hybrid application - Tips & Tricks
- Video recording API
- Simulate SMS only for Android
- Run ADB shell commands via Appium
- Seeding Photos on iOS-Simulator and Android

Appium Plugins
- What is a Plugin?
- How to build one using a plugin template?

Parallelize Tests
- Understanding Appium Server Session
- Desired Capabilities changes required to run tests in parallel
- Using Appium Plugins to run parallel tests on Android and iOS devices/simulators.


Key Takeaways:

• Attendees will learn how to automate Android native apps with Appium.
• Running tests single-threaded, in parallel, and distributed.
• Also capturing critical report data (logs, screenshots, and video) and running mobile tests on a cloud test service.
  
  
  
  
  

This tutorial offers a unique opportunity for participants to learn how to build a fully functional platform powered by AI-driven tools, designed to streamline software testing and quality assurance processes. Attendees will gain hands-on experience in creating a framework that integrates tools such as a Test Case Generator, Automated Test Case Executor, and Quality Strategy Generator. By the end of the session, participants will have a deployable application that they can share with their teams or organizations, showcasing the power of AI-driven automation.

Why This Tutorial?
This tutorial is designed to bridge the gap between AI technologies and practical software development. It provides participants with the skills to create a customizable platform that can be immediately applied in real-world scenarios, such as improving testing workflows or enhancing quality assurance strategies. The hands-on approach ensures that attendees leave with both the knowledge and a tangible product they can use and share.

During this tutorial, participants will / Key takeaways:

1. Build a Full-Stack Platform: Using React for the frontend and Express.js for the backend, attendees will create a robust platform that leverages AI to automate testing and quality strategy generation.
2. Integrate AI-Powered Tools: Participants will learn how to integrate cutting-edge AI models (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, or similar) to develop intelligent tools for test case generation, execution, and quality strategy recommendations.
3. Deploy and Share the Application: The tutorial will guide participants through deploying their application to a cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Heroku, or Vercel), enabling them to share their work with collaborators and stakeholders.
4. Apply Skills in Real-World Scenarios: Attendees will gain practical experience that can be directly applied in their organizations to improve efficiency and software quality.
   

This tutorial is ideal for:

• Software developers and engineers interested in AI-powered automation.
• QA engineers and testers looking to enhance their testing workflows.
• Tech leads and managers aiming to implement AI-driven tools in their teams.
• Anyone curious about building and deploying full-stack applications with AI.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of JavaScript, React, and Node.js.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and cloud deployment concepts.
• A laptop with Node.js, npm/yarn, and a code editor (e.g., VS Code) installed.
• An eagerness to learn and experiment with AI.

Tutorial Outline

1. Introduction to AI in Software Testing
   • Overview of AI-powered tools for testing and quality assurance.
   • Use cases and benefits of integrating AI into workflows.
2. Setting Up the Development Environment
   • Initializing a React frontend and Express backend.
   • Connecting the frontend and backend.
3. Building the Test Case Generator
   • Integrating an AI model to create test cases based on user input.
   • Designing the UI for test case generation.
4. Creating the Automated Test Case Executor
   • Implementing logic to execute generated test cases.
   • Displaying execution results in the UI.
5. Developing the Quality Strategy Generator
   • Using AI to analyze test results and generate quality improvement strategies.
   • Visualizing strategies in the application.
6. Deploying the Application
   • Preparing the application for deployment.
   • Deploying to a cloud platform and sharing it with others.
7. Q&A and Next Steps
   • Addressing participant questions.
   • Discussing advanced topics and future enhancements.