Debugging Appium Tests | How to Debug Appium Code?

In this Tutorial, you will learn how to debug Appium tests when they fail. Debugging tests is an important part of the testing process, as it helps you identify the root cause of test failures and fix them. 

Here are some common debugging techniques and tools you can use:

Appium Logs: Appium logs are a valuable source of information when debugging tests. The logs contain information about the actions performed by Appium and any errors that occurred during the test. You can view the logs in the Appium Desktop client or in a console window if you are using the command line interface.

Appium Inspector: The Appium Inspector is a tool that allows you to inspect the UI of an app and view its elements and properties. You can use the Appium Inspector to verify that Appium is correctly locating elements in the app and to determine the best locators to use in your tests.

Screenshots: Taking screenshots during the test can be helpful for debugging. You can take screenshots at specific points in the test and use them to verify that the app is in the expected state.

Breakpoints: Setting breakpoints in your code is another useful debugging technique. You can set breakpoints at specific lines in your code and then run the test in debug mode. When the breakpoint is reached, the test will pause, allowing you to inspect the app state and variables in your code.

Test reporting: Finally, using a test reporting tool can make debugging easier by providing you with clear and concise information about test failures. You can use a test reporting tool to view screenshots, stack traces, and other information about test failures.

Here is an example of how to debug an Appium test using these techniques:

• First, inspect the Appium logs to see if any errors occurred during the test. If you see an error in the logs, make a note of the error message and try to find the root cause.

• Next, use the Appium Inspector to verify that Appium is locating elements correctly in the app. If Appium is having trouble locating an element, you can try using a different locator strategy or adjusting the element's properties.

• Take screenshots at key points in the test to verify that the app is in the expected state. This can help you identify problems with the test logic or the app behavior.

• Set breakpoints in your code and run the test in debug mode to inspect the state of the app and variables at specific points in the test.

• Finally, use a test reporting tool to view detailed information about test failures, including screenshots and stack traces.

By following these steps, you can effectively debug Appium tests and improve the reliability of your tests.