Mobile automation: a three-act tragedy

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Covers setting up mobile test automation infrastructure, comparing Android and iOS automation and problems with using real devices. Describes mainstream tools and approaches, lists common issues you’ll face, and explains how mobile automation differs from desktop to help decide between building in-house or using external services.

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1. 0:00Mobile automation intro
2. 3:03Why mobile automation hard
3. 5:13Android automation components
4. 11:16Android testing frameworks
5. 13:26Appium with Android
6. 17:45Android emulator limits
7. 21:40iOS automation problems
8. 26:19Appium with iOS
9. 30:56Real device testing issues
10. 36:37Alternatives and advice
11. 37:20Q&A

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