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Posted September 22, 2021

Guide to Mobile Test Automation with Appium, XCUITest, and Espresso

To provide comprehensive guidance on everything you need to know before choosing the right mobile test automation framework, this whitepaper dives into the three popular solutions available today: Appium, XCUITest and Espresso, and lists out the key factors you should consider when determining when to choose which framework.

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The mobile test automation landscape is becoming increasingly complex for a variety of reasons. Not only is there a massive fragmentation in the mobile market, but mobile app developers seeking to leverage mobile test automation must also decide between multiple frameworks to find the right mobile testing tool, as no single framework can support all of their use cases and testing needs.

This is a daunting task given the many variables and technical dimensions at play in choosing a testing framework. Teams must consider the relative pros and cons of these frameworks with respect to the type of apps they are building, for supporting strategies like shift-left testing, the skill sets of the teams writing and executing these tests, and much more.

To provide comprehensive guidance on everything you need to know before choosing the right mobile test automation framework, this whitepaper dives into the three popular solutions available today: Appium, XCUITest and Espresso, and lists out the key factors you should consider when determining when to choose which framework

Download this white paper to learn more about:

  • The different mobile test automation options

  • Advantages and disadvantages of cross-platform vs. native frameworks

  • How to choose the right mobile test automation framework for your testing needs - Appium, XCUITest or Espresso

  • How to leverage the unique benefits of a testing cloud

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