Appium on iOS
The interaction with iOS devices using Appium and the XCUITest framework are similar to those for Android devices, but there are some differences in the implementation:
- The user writes test commands, which are converted into a JSON object format by the client libraries.
- The formatted requests are sent to the Appium server, acting as an intermediary between the user’s client and the iOS device or simulator. Appium communicates with the device using the WebDriver protocol.
- Within the iOS device, the WebDriverAgent.app receives and processes these commands. It extracts them from the IPA file and uses the XCUITest framework to convert and execute them. The interpreted tests are executed on the iOS device or simulator.
- After which the results are sent to the Appium server by the WebDriverAgent.app.
- Then, the Appium server transmits these results back to the user’s client, where they can be displayed, analyzed, or utilized as needed.
Architecture of the Appium Framework
Architecture of the Appium Framework
Appium framework is used for testing mobile applications to ensure the quality of the software product using a client-server architecture. Appium is capable of automating the testing process seamlessly on iOS, Android, and Windows using the same API. In this article, we are going to explore the architecture of the Appium framework.