Device Farm lab step by step with screenshot

 AWS Device Farm is a service that allows you to test your mobile apps on real devices in the cloud. It provides a wide range of devices and operating systems for testing your apps across different configurations.

1. Prerequisites

• An AWS account
• A mobile app (Android or iOS)

2. Create a Device Farm Project

• Navigate to Device Farm: In the AWS Management Console, search for "Device Farm" and select the service.
• Create a project: Click on "Create project".
• Provide details: Give your project a name and description.
• Create the project: Click "Create project".

creating a Device Farm project

3. Upload Your App

• Select your project: Click on the project you just created.
• Upload app: Click on "Upload app".
• Choose a file: Select your mobile app file (APK for Android, IPA for iOS).
• Upload the app: Click "Upload".

uploading an app to Device Farm

4. Create a Run

• Select your project: Click on the project you created.
• Create a run: Click on "Create run".
• Choose a device pool: Select the desired device pool (e.g., "Latest Android devices").
• Configure settings: Specify additional settings like test type (e.g., exploration, fuzzing), test duration, and network settings.
• Create the run: Click "Create run".

creating a run in Device Farm

5. Monitor the Run

• View run details: Click on the created run to view its status and progress.
• Check test results: Once the run is complete, you can view the test results, including screenshots, logs, and performance metrics.

viewing run details in Device Farm

Additional Steps

• Create custom device pools: Create custom device pools with specific device configurations to target your testing needs.
• Integrate with CI/CD: Integrate Device Farm with your CI/CD pipeline for automated testing.
• Use custom test frameworks: Use custom test frameworks to write your own test cases.
• Analyze test results: Use the provided tools to analyze test results and identify issues.