Kickass Appium Automation: Android & iOS with Java

Name: Kickass Appium Automation: Android & iOS with Java
Rating: 4.6 (9 reviews)

Master Appium mobile automation using Java. Real Devices, Emulators, Simulators & Cloud Testing — all in one.

Created byRaneesh Choudhary

Last updated 8/2025

English

What you'll learn

Build a complete mobile test automation framework using Appium and Java from scratch
Automate Android and iOS apps on emulators, simulators, real devices, and cloud platforms
Implement advanced concepts like Page Object Model, Page Factory, waits, gestures, and reporting
Gain practical experience to confidently handle mobile automation interviews and real-world projects

Course content

21 sections • 63 lectures • 8h 18m total length

Course Overview6:14
Explore mobile automation with the APM ecosystem to automate UI tests on Android and iOS. Learn Java basics, design a scalable framework, and leverage BrowserStack integration and interview tips.
Know Me3:41
Meet the instructor behind the appium automation course, an Adobe lead with eight years of testing across startups and giants, sharing a mobile automation framework built from APM experiences.
Tips to better learn7:37
Implement each video as you watch, avoid running emulator and simulator at the same time, and use matching versions with official documentation to avoid friction.
Types of Mobile Apps7:34
Learn native, web, and hybrid apps, and how automation differs across Android and iOS. Tackle testing on devices, Browserstack or Source Labs, and tools such as Xcode and Android Studio.

Introduction to Mobile Automation and Appium Architecture4:44
Appium Ecosystem - Intro to the world of Appium tech stack6:00
Explore the Appium ecosystem, including the inspector, server, drivers, clients, and plugins, and learn how open source, multi-language and cross-platform support empower mobile automation.
Introduction to NodeJS NPM Packages6:19
Explore how Node.js provides a runtime for executing JavaScript outside the browser, and how npm delivers packages, including APM server drivers and plugins, with a focus on installation.

Setup Node, Appium and Appium Inspector13:28
Install and verify node.js and npm, install Appium package globally, and set up Appium inspector. Learn to install Android and iOS drivers using UI automated driver and UI test driver.
Setup Android Studio and Emulator9:24
Install and set up Android Studio on Windows, keeping all defaults. Learn to configure the emulator with the HAXM installer and address virtualization and BIOS settings.
Setup - Windows Java JDK Intellij15:04

Setup Node, Appium and Appium Inspector8:29
Install and configure node, npm, and APM, then set up the APM inspector and install Android UI Automator and iOS UI test drivers with stable versions and proper PATH.
Setup Android Studio and Emulator4:50
Install android studio and set up the android emulator for automation, selecting the latest version and configuring a device with 2–4 gb ram for appium testing.
Only For Mac : XCODE Setup7:15
Install Xcode on Mac via the latest stable version from the Apple Developer site or the resources page after creating an Apple Developer account, and use the iOS simulator.
Setup - Mac Java JDK Intellij3:54

Connecting Appium Inspector to IOS Simulator2:40
Connect the Appium inspector to an iOS simulator and inspect elements using class chain, predicate, or XPath, as the simulator starts automatically with platform name iOS and UI test driver.
Connecting Appium inspector to real IOS Device3:07
Connect Appium inspector to a real iOS device using the Xcode UUID and USB, and inspect the same dom structure while tapping elements such as general and sounds.
Troubleshooting IOS connection issues5:39

First Automation Script : Launching the App9:07
Actions : Click & Send Keys7:06
Master Appium actions by clicking and sending keys in the settings app, using id locators and implicit waits with APM server, then toggle battery saver and end the session.
Debugging the script in IDE2:53
Debug the automation script by attaching the APM inspector at runtime, using breakpoints, and stepping through actions to identify element IDs and class names and resolve text-entry failures.

Requirements

Basic understanding of software testing concepts
No prior Appium or mobile automation experience needed
Familiarity with Java syntax is helpful — but I cover the basics
Access to a Windows or macOS machine for setup and practice
Willingness to follow along and build everything step-by-step

Description

Update September 2025: The course has been updated in September 2025 and now has a migration guide for Appium 2.x to 3.x.

Ready to become a mobile automation engineer who can build real-world frameworks (Android and IOS) from scratch?

In this course, I’ll tell you how to master mobile test automation using Appium with Java — even if you're starting from zero.

I begin with the basics: the types of mobile apps, automation challenges, and tool installation for both Windows and macOS. I’ll walk you through setting up Java, IntelliJ, Node.js, Appium, Android Studio, Xcode, and more.

Then we dive into hands-on scripting for both Android and iOS. You’ll write and debug scripts using emulators, simulators, and real devices, and use Appium Inspector to locate elements and troubleshoot effectively.

But the real power of this course is the end-to-end framework development I’ll guide you through:

TestNG test structure
Base classes and utilities
Page Object Model and Page Factory
Reusable components
Handling waits and gestures
Cross-platform execution (Android + iOS)
Browser testing and WebView automation
Reporting with Allure + failure screenshots
Executing tests from the command line
Running tests on the BrowserStack cloud infrastructure
Common iOS and Android device issues and solutions

I wrap up with interview preparation so you can walk into job interviews with confidence.

By the end of this course, you won’t just know how to automate — you’ll know how to build robust, maintainable automation frameworks like a pro.

Who this course is for:

testers who want to transition into mobile automation
Beginner automation engineers looking to build a strong foundation in Appium
Web automation testers ready to expand into Android and iOS testing
QA professionals aiming to build real-world frameworks from scratch
Anyone preparing for automation testing interviews with a mobile focus

Kickass Appium Automation: Android & iOS with Java

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Introduction4 lectures • 25min

Introduction to Mobile Automation and Appium3 lectures • 17min

Setup Prerequisite : DON'T SKIP1 lecture • 1min

Lets do the setup - Windows3 lectures • 38min

Lets do the Setup - Mac4 lectures • 24min

Double Check your setup1 lecture • 4min

Lets Start with Action : Appium Inspector2 lectures • 16min

Appium Inspector with IOS3 lectures • 11min

[Optional] Installing custom apps in Devices1 lecture • 6min

Start Appium Automation Journey3 lectures • 19min

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