Appium is an open-source automation tool for testing mobile applications across different platforms like iOS, Android, and Windows. It allows developers and testers to write automated tests using their preferred programming languages and testing frameworks. Appium provides a unified API for testing native, hybrid, and mobile web apps, making it versatile for various testing scenarios.
Compared to other mobile testing frameworks like Espresso and XCUITest, Appium stands out for its cross-platform support and flexibility. It enables testing on real devices, simulators, and emulators, making it suitable for both manual and automated testing processes.
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