Tech Talk #5 : KIF-iOS Integration Testing Framework - Nguyễn Hiệp
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KIF is an iOS integration test framework that allows for easy automation of iOS apps by leveraging the Accessibility APIs in iOS. It minimizes indirection by being written in Objective-C and integrates directly into Xcode projects. KIF tests attempt to imitate actual user input by simulating touches, swipes, text entry and more on iOS 5.1 and above. It is considered worth using due to being all objective-C, flexible in hooking into code bases for real user actions, easily running on command line for CI with no external dependencies and easy integration into the Xcode workflow.
Tech Talk #5 : KIF-iOS Integration Testing Framework - Nguyễn Hiệp
- 1. KIF-iOS Integration Testing Framework How to do iOS UI testing with KIF
- 2. What’s KIF? KIF, which stands for Keep It Functional, is an iOS integration test framework. KIF builds and performs the tests using a standard XCTest testing target. It allows for easy automation of iOS apps by leveraging the Accessibility APIs in iOS. You’ll be able to write tests that simulate user input, like touches, swipes, text entry and more.
- 3. Features Minimizes Indirection : written in Objective-C, minimizing the number of layers you have to build. Easy Configuration: integrates directly into Xcode project. Wide OS coverage: iOS 5.1 and above. Test Like a User: KIF attempts to imitate actual user input. Automatic Integration with Xcode Testing Tools: same testing platform (subclass of XCTestCase), easily run a single KIF test with the Test Navigator
- 4. Other options? 1. XCTest 2. UI Automation 3. Calabash 4. FRANK – BDD for iOS 5. Specta, Kiwi
- 5. Why KIF? Is it worth it?
- 6. Pros 1. All objective-C. 2. It’s flexible. Can easily hook into your code base for real-user actions. 3. Easily runs on the command line for CI. 4. No external dependencies. 5. Easy to integrate into your Xcode workflow. 6. Use with other testing frameworks (Specta, Kiwi,etc,). 7. It's open source. Large number of active contributors.
- 7. Cons 1. It’s slower than original XCTest. 2. Test result format. 3. It can be inconsistent at times(?!)
- 8. How?
- 9. How?
- 10. How? The KIF Tester uses private APIs to gain knowledge of the view hierarchy. Using the Accessibility Label value of the views.
- 11. How?
- 12. Demo, Q&A