Deep Dive into Appium 3
Join Sai Krishna and Srinivasan Sekar, Directors of Engineering at LambdaTest, as they explore what’s new in Appium 3 and how it transforms mobile test automation.
Get a clear view of how Appium works under the hood
Discover the key differences from Appium 2
Learn practical insights to strengthen your mobile automation strategy
Perfect for anyone curious about upgrading or just getting started with Appium. Don’t miss this expert-led walkthrough!
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Appium 3 feels much cleaner compared to version 2. The new plugin and driver management system is great, you can update drivers independently without reinstalling everything.
Migration is also smoother if you’re already on Appium 2; just make sure to reconfigure your drivers using appium driver install.
One thing I liked about Appium 3 is how modular it’s become. The whole ecosystem (drivers, plugins, CLI) is now easier to maintain. When I migrated, most of the changes were around package updates and capability handling, but the migration docs made it straightforward.
If you’re planning to move from Appium 2 to 3, check your dependencies first. Some old plugins might not be compatible right away. Other than that, performance and flexibility have improved, especially when dealing with parallel sessions and CI integration.