Building Core Components for Mobile | Test Automation Framework Development | Part IV | LambdaTest

About the Video

Watch this video to learn how to build essential components for mobile automation.

In Part 4 of the Advanced Test Automation Framework Development series, join 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒗 (@𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒏), Co-founder & CTO of Automate The Planet Ltd, as he dives deep into mobile testing with and without a framework. In this video, Anton demonstrates how to create DriverFactory and AppExecution Plugins and AndroidDriver Adapters, emphasizing Find and Wait Strategies. He also guides you through Android Component Adapters, Lazy Loading, and implementing Dynamic Validations.

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how to build core components for effective mobile testing.

Video Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:55 Mobile Tests Overview with and without Framework

12:41 Create DriverFactory and AppExecution Plugins

26:33 Create AndroidDriver Adapters

37:22 Find and Wait Strategies

45:24 Android Component Adapters Overview and Lazy Loading

53:30 Implementing Dynamic Validations

55:22 Closing Words

Key Topics Covered

Overview of Mobile Testing with and without Framework:

The video starts by discussing mobile testing approaches, both with and without a framework, highlighting the advantages and best practices for each method.

Creating DriverFactory and AppExecution Plugins:

Detailed steps are provided to create the DriverFactory and AppExecution Plugins. These components manage the initialization and execution of mobile drivers, enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of mobile test automation.

Developing AndroidDriver Adapters:

The video demonstrates how to create AndroidDriver Adapters, which facilitate the interaction between the test scripts and Android applications, ensuring seamless automation across different Android devices.

Find and Wait Strategies:

Explanation of how to implement effective "Find" and "Wait" strategies to ensure that mobile elements are identified and interacted with only when they are visible and ready, reducing test failures due to timing issues.

Android Component Adapters and Lazy Loading:

The video covers the creation of Android Component Adapters and the implementation of Lazy Loading techniques, which optimize resource usage by delaying the initialization of objects until they are needed. This enhances the performance and efficiency of the test scripts.

Implementing Dynamic Validations:

Guidance on adding dynamic validations to the framework, allowing for real-time verification of mobile elements and their behaviors, thus increasing the reliability and robustness of the tests.

Related Blogs & Hubs

35 Best Test Automation Frameworks for 2024

What is Automation Testing: Benefits, Strategy, and Best Practices

How To Use XPath in Selenium: Complete Guide With Examples