TestingBot RobotFramework Appium Example

TestingBot provides an online grid of real devices and emulators/simulators to run automated native app tests on via Appium. This example demonstrates how to use RobotFramework together with AppiumLibrary to run a native mobile app test on a remote TestingBot device.

Environment Setup

1. Setup

   • Clone the repo
   • Install the dependencies pip install -r requirements.txt

2. TestingBot Credentials

   Retrieve your TestingBot Key and Secret from the TestingBot Dashboard and export them as environment variables:

   export TB_KEY=<your TestingBot Key>
   export TB_SECRET=<your TestingBot Secret>
   

3. Upload your app

   Upload your .apk or .ipa to TestingBot (or host it on a public URL). See TestingBot App Automate.

4. Run test:

   Android Physical Device example:

   PYTHONPATH=$PYTHONPATH:. robot test_android_physical.robot
   

   Android Emulator example:

   PYTHONPATH=$PYTHONPATH:. robot test_android_emulator.robot
   

   iOS Physical Device example:

   PYTHONPATH=$PYTHONPATH:. robot test_ios_physical.robot
   

   iOS Simulator example:

   PYTHONPATH=$PYTHONPATH:. robot test_ios_simulator.robot
   

Resources

TestingBot Documentation

AppiumLibrary Documentation

RobotFramework Documentation