The document discusses options for mobile testing in the cloud using services like Firebase Test Lab and Amazon Device Farm. It compares the two services, noting that Firebase Test Lab offers an easier setup process and stable environment for running tests on emulated devices, while Amazon Device Farm supports a wider range of devices and testing options like Appium, but with less stability. The document recommends choosing Firebase Test Lab for simpler test needs, or Amazon Device Farm for more advanced testing requirements.

1. Mobile testing
in the cloud
Andrei Diaconu

2. http://www.andreidiaconu.com http://www.androidiasi.ro
Andrei Diaconu Android Iasi
Me

3. 1. Mobile testing
2. in the cloud

4. 2 Options
Simple Java Unit Tests
UI tests

5. 2 Options
Simple Java Unit Tests
UI tests
Test components in isolation
Super fast

6. 2 Options
Simple Java Unit Tests
UI tests
Test components in isolation
Super fast
Simulate user interaction
Slow and need Android

7. +

8. Inside man Outside man

9. Inside man Outside man
• Access to code
• Can change anything
• Can simulate situations
• Uses accessibility
• Simulates a user
• Can run on any app

10. Inside man Outside man

11. Inside man Outside man
Instrumentation
Framework
UiAutomator

12. Inside man Outside man

13. How they work

15. UiAutomator
AppiumDriver
JUnit

16. Instrumentation
Framework
JUnit

17. Instrumentation
Framework
UiAutomator
JUnit

18. Let's validate
this scenario

19. onView(withText("Favorites"))
.perform(click());
onView(withId(R.id.swipe_to_refresh))
.perform(swipeDown());
onView(withText(containsString("There are no Sessions")))
.check(matches(isDisplayed()));

20. onView(withText("Favorites"))
.perform(click());
onView(withId(R.id.swipe_to_refresh))
.perform(swipeDown());
onView(withText(containsString("There are no Sessions")))
.check(matches(isDisplayed()));

21. onView(withText("Favorites"))
.perform(click());
onView(withId(R.id.swipe_to_refresh))
.perform(swipeDown());
onView(withText(containsString("There are no Sessions")))
.check(matches(isDisplayed()));

22. Let's validate
this scenario

23. Record from Android Studio

24. driver
.findElement(containsText("Favorites"))
.click();
driver.swipe(300, 300, 300, 600, 1500);
assertTrue(
driver
.findElement(containsText("There are no Sessions"))
.isDisplayed());
...
private By containsText(String text){
return By.xpath("//*[contains(@text,'"+text+"')]");
}

25. driver
.findElement(containsText("Favorites"))
.click();
driver.swipe(300, 300, 300, 600, 1500);
assertTrue(
driver
.findElement(containsText("There are no Sessions"))
.isDisplayed());
...
private By containsText(String text){
return By.xpath("//*[contains(@text,'"+text+"')]");
}

26. driver
.findElement(containsText("Favorites"))
.click();
driver.swipe(300, 300, 300, 600, 1500);
assertTrue(
driver
.findElement(containsText("There are no Sessions"))
.isDisplayed());
...
private By containsText(String text){
return By.xpath("//*[contains(@text,'"+text+"')]");
}

27. driver
.findElement(containsText("Favorites"))
.click();
driver.swipe(300, 300, 300, 600, 1500);
assertTrue(
driver
.findElement(containsText("There are no Sessions"))
.isDisplayed());
...
private By containsText(String text){
return By.xpath("//*[contains(@text,'"+text+"')]");
}

28. Mobile testing
in the cloud

29. in the cloud

30. Firebase Test Lab

31. Upload app and instrumentation apk

32. Select devices and configurations

33. Wait for tests to complete

34. View results, including Screenshots + Video

35. Galaxy Tab 3
Nexus 7Nexus 5
Nexus 4
Lg G3

37. Select devices and configurations

38. Configure from Android Studio

39. Run from Android Studio

40. Amazon Device Farm

41. More options,
including Appium

42. More devices

43. Knows a few other tricks

44. Less stable

45. On Amazon you can also manual test

47. So what should you pick?
OR
OR

48. Record from Android Studio

49. Firebase codelab (including Jenkins integration):
https://codelabs.developers.google.com/codelabs/firebase-test-lab/index.html
Testing codelab (including Espresso):
https://codelabs.developers.google.com/codelabs/android-testing/#0
Codecamp App:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ro.androidiasi.codecamp.iasi.live
Android Iasi:
http://androidiasi.ro
Android Iasi Discussion Group:
http://bit.ly/android-iasi
Resources

50. http://www.androidiasi.ro
http://bit.ly/android-iasi