Appium 2.0 Officially Released

Appium 2.0, the latest version now available, revolutionizes automation by providing a platform for effortless creation and sharing of drivers and plugins. It aims to streamline development processes and accelerate automation across diverse platforms.

By utilizing the WebDriver protocol, Appium empowers the automation of iOS and Android applications, including native, hybrid, and mobile web apps. Renowned companies like GEICO, Charles Schwab, and Walmart have already embraced Appium for their automation needs.

Appium 2.0 introduces a more user-friendly and standardized interface, offering a novel system for developing and sharing Appium drivers. This simplifies the automation process for new platforms.

Appium 2.0 introduces the following features:

1. A novel system for developing and sharing Appium drivers, simplifying the automation process for new platforms.
2. Plugins that extend or modify any of Appium's functionalities, allowing for customization and enhanced capabilities.
3. The ability to effortlessly install drivers and plugins from the extensive ecosystem using a single command.

Additionally, Appium 2.0 brings plugins that extend or modify any of Appium's functionalities, providing customization and enhanced capabilities. One notable feature is the ability to install drivers and plugins from different ecosystems with a single command, enhancing development efficiency and flexibility.

Within the Appium community, Appium Plugin Gestures plays a crucial role by consistently introducing new features. This plugin enables the seamless execution of basic gestures, such as dragging, tapping, and long-pressing, making mobile app testing more realistic.

Appium 2.0 marks a significant milestone in fulfilling Appium's vision of being a versatile tool that can accomplish automation tasks across multiple platforms. With its enhanced capabilities and extensive ecosystem, Appium 2.0 empowers developers and testers to expedite their automation processes while ensuring flexibility and realistic testing scenarios.

For more details:

• https://appium.io/docs/en/2.0/
• https://openjsf.org/announcement/2023/07/06/appium-2-0-officially-released-extensible-ecosystem-for-automation-makes-it-easy-to-add-your-specific-tests/