Various Approaches of Automated Testing Tools for iOS UI

Inspite of having the complete theoretical knowledge of test automation testing , it is important for any beginner to work on various automation testing tools , in order to refine the skills. This is my belief and suggest for all aspirants who are looking for building a successful career in this field . Even it is also important to have proper training from a reputative institute like QACampus so that every aspect of testing can be learned . When it comes to UI testing of an iOS , I spent some time in doing research work on it so that I could be able to provide you required help through my content .

Not surprising to those who are updated on the state of UI testing in iOS , there are a number of different approaches and tools that work on how to perform UI test automation on iOS in an efficient manner . Even in the automation testing course in California , this topic is included so that students can remain up-to-dated on the latest technologies . Let's discuss these approaches and tools one by one...

The Apple Approach

As per the Apple's approach, instruments tool is used to test the UI of an iOS application . It comes in X code together bundle along with a java script UI Automation library getting UI elements manipulated that are based on their accessibility traits and labels .

Advantages

• The Apple tool will be supported in the foreseeable future.
• There is no requirement of embedding any special code in the application. This means that test & production app will remain same.
• The automation tools designed by this brand can be used for both iOS & OS X.
• It greatly works on simulator & device as well.
• They have enhanced tools that are good for profiling, analysis and performance tests.

Disadvantages

• As the tool is entirely javascript based so it may or may not be a disadvantage depending on your skills . However , it does not mean that you have to work with the other language .
• It is actually relevant to testing on Apple's platforms .
• There is no tool for building structure . This means that you have to build and organize your test scripts yourself .
• The X code can't be able to run together with Apple's bots .

The Integrated Approach

As far as integrated approach is concerned, it is well demonstrated by KIF (Keep It Functional). Through this approach , each UI test is written in objective-C . To know more about this approach related to automation testing , let's understand its advantages and disadvantages .

Advantages

• In this automation testing approach , there is source code to fix any problems encountered .
• XCTestCases are included in KIF tests that can be run together with normal unit tests . Even you can use libraries such as expecta and specta .
• This is helpful in situations like resetting state between tests .
• One of the great things about this integrated approach is that it works on both simulator & device as well .
• As tests under this approach is written in objective C so there is no need of having new language .

Disadvantages

• KIF can change APIs so it is not good for testing .
• The new 2.0 version has very little documentation on World Wide Web .
• As OS X is not supported so KIF will not help you with Android UI testing .

 I hope that now you might have understood the different approaches related to test automation tools. So select the best institute of testing and learn everything to this field & build a successful career !