How to Set Up Appium 2.0 📲 | Complete Installation Guide | Part I | LambdaTest

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:star2: In Part 1, the incredible Siddharth Shukla, walks you through everything you need to set up Appium 2.0:

:white_check_mark: Understanding prerequisites

:white_check_mark: Installing Node.js & npm

:white_check_mark: Setting up Appium Doctor

:white_check_mark: Adding drivers & plugins

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Install Appium 2.0 with Node.js: Prerequisites: Ensure you have Node.js (v16 or higher) and npm installed on your machine. Steps:

  1. Open your terminal or command prompt and run the following command to install Appium 2.0 globally: npm install -g appium

  2. Once installed, you can verify the installation by checking the Appium version: appium --version

  3. You can also install Appium Doctor to help diagnose any environment setup issues: npm install -g appium-doctor appium-doctor

Why this solution? This approach is simple and ideal if you are familiar with Node.js and npm. It enables you to easily set up Appium and its dependencies.

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Using Appium Desktop for GUI Setup:

Prerequisites: Install Appium Desktop (which includes the Appium server and a GUI for configuration and logs).

Steps:

Download Appium Desktop from the official Appium site.

Once installed, open Appium Desktop, which will launch a GUI where you can start the Appium server and configure your desired capabilities.

You can create a session for Android or iOS devices, and connect your Appium server to run tests.

Why this solution?

If you prefer working with a graphical interface and want an easier way to configure your tests, Appium Desktop provides a great alternative to the command line.

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Prerequisites:

You must have Docker installed on your system.

Steps:

  1. Pull the official Appium 2.0 Docker image:

docker pull appium/appium

  1. Once the image is pulled, you can start the Appium server inside a container:

docker run -d -p 4723:4723 appium/appium

  1. You can now interact with the Appium server by connecting it to your desired mobile device or emulator/simulator.

Why this solution?

Using Docker provides a clean, isolated environment to run Appium without needing to install dependencies directly on your machine. It’s especially helpful for teams and CI/CD pipelines.