Specify application under test
Once you have uploaded your app to BrowserStack servers using the REST API, you are ready to execute your Appium tests on BrowserStack App Automate. The initial step is to appropriately cite your uploaded app by using the app
capability.
As the tests are executed, BrowserStack will automatically retrieve and install your app on the specified target device(s). To facilitate this process, it is necessary to configure the app
capability using one of the methods outlined below:
-
Using an
app_url
value : This is returned in the response to an app upload REST API request. -
Using a
custom_id
value : This is the custom ID you defined in an app upload REST API request. By default, it will pick the last build of your uploaded app under the given custom ID. -
Using a
shareable_id
value : This is returned in the response to an app upload REST API request. It enables other users in your organization to test an app you uploaded.
If you are using BrowserStack SDK, you can set the following capabilities in the browserstack.yml
file:
Capability | Description | Values |
---|---|---|
app |
Specify the app to test on. This is a required capability. | For your uploaded app, use one of these values : <app_url> or <custom_id> or <shareable_id>
|
app_version |
If a custom ID value is being used to set the app capability, use this capability to test previous builds of your uploaded app under the same custom ID. This is optional. |
‘-1’, ‘-2’ and so on. This will pick the latest-1, latest-2 etc. builds of your uploaded app to install during test execution |
Example:
Use app_url
to specify the app
Use custom_id
to specify the app:
BrowserStack SDK is a plug-n-play solution that takes care of all the integration steps for you. Using the BrowserStack SDK is the recommended integration method for your project. To know more, visit the SDK core concepts page.
Capability | Description | Values |
---|---|---|
app |
Specify the app to test on. This is a required capability. | For your uploaded app, use one of these values : <app_url> or <custom_id> or <shareable_id>
|
browserstack.app_version |
If a custom ID value is being used to set the app capability, use this capability to test previous builds of your uploaded app under the same custom ID. This is optional. |
‘-1’, ‘-2’ and so on. This will pick the latest-1, latest-2 etc. builds of your uploaded app to install during test execution |
Examples:
Use app_url
to specify the app
DesiredCapabilities desiredCapabilities = new DesiredCapabilities();
desiredCapabilities.setCapability("app", "bs://9fg0rt302be241e6524ebc67253ecdee266343");
var capabilities = {
'app': 'bs://9fg0rt302be241e6524ebc67253ecdee266343'
}
DesiredCapabilities desiredCapabilities = new DesiredCapabilities();
desiredCapabilities.SetCapability("app", "bs://9fg0rt302be241e6524ebc67253ecdee266343");
$capabilities = new DesiredCapabilities();
$capabilities->setCapability("app", "bs://9fg0rt302be241e6524ebc67253ecdee266343");
desired_cap = {
'app': 'bs://9fg0rt302be241e6524ebc67253ecdee266343'
}
desired_caps = {
'app': 'bs://9fg0rt302be241e6524ebc67253ecdee266343'
}
Use custom_id
to specify the app:
DesiredCapabilities desiredCapabilities = new DesiredCapabilities();
desiredCapabilities.setCapability("app", "MyCalculatorApp");
var capabilities = {
'app': 'MyCalculatorApp'
}
DesiredCapabilities desiredCapabilities = new DesiredCapabilities();
desiredCapabilities.SetCapability("app", "MyCalculatorApp");
$capabilities = new DesiredCapabilities();
$capabilities->setCapability("app", "MyCalculatorApp");
desired_cap = {
'app': 'MyCalculatorApp'
}
desired_caps = {
'app': 'MyCalculatorApp'
}
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