If you are looking to enhance your iOS UI testing capabilities, the sbtuitesttunnel library is here to help. This library provides a convenient way to set up and manage a tunnel between your UI tests and the app being tested, allowing you to easily access private APIs and interact with the app’s internal state.
Why Use sbtuitesttunnel?
Using sbtuitesttunnel offers several advantages for your UI testing workflow:
- Access private APIs: Utilize private APIs in your UI tests, providing greater flexibility in simulating different scenarios and interactions.
- Interact with internal state: Gain access to the internal state of the app during testing, allowing for more precise validation and verification.
- Efficient and scalable: The tunnel setup and management provided by sbtuitesttunnel is designed for efficiency and scalability, enabling smooth integration into your testing infrastructure.
Getting Started
To start using sbtuitesttunnel, follow these steps:
- Install the sbtuitesttunnel library by adding it to your project’s dependencies.
- Import the necessary modules in your UI test file.
- Set up the tunnel connection between your UI test and the app being tested.
- Use the provided API to access private functions and properties or interact with the app’s internal state.
Examples
Here are a few examples to demonstrate how to use sbtuitesttunnel in your UI tests:
Example 1: Accessing Private APIs
With sbtuitesttunnel, you can easily access private functions and properties in your UI tests. For example:
// Create a tunnel connection
let tunnel = SBTUITestTunnelServer.sharedInstance()
// Start the tunnel
tunnel.startTunnel()
// Access a private function
tunnel.perform(keyPath: "privateFunctionWithNoArgs", object: yourObject, args: nil)
// Access a private property
let privateValue = tunnel.perform(keyPath: "privateProperty", object: yourObject, args: nil) as? String
// Stop the tunnel
tunnel.stopTunnel()
Example 2: Interacting with Internal State
You can also interact with the internal state of the app being tested using sbtuitesttunnel. Here’s an example:
// Create a tunnel connection
let tunnel = SBTUITestTunnelServer.sharedInstance()
// Start the tunnel
tunnel.startTunnel()
// Modify internal state
tunnel.perform(keyPath: "internalState.setValue:", object: yourObject, args: ["New Value"])
// Validate internal state
let internalValue = tunnel.perform(keyPath: "internalState.getValue", object: yourObject, args: nil) as? String
XCTAssertEqual(internalValue, "New Value")
// Stop the tunnel
tunnel.stopTunnel()
Important Considerations
Keep in mind the following considerations when using sbtuitesttunnel:
- Be cautious when accessing private APIs and interacting with the app’s internal state, as it may lead to unexpected behavior or instability.
- Ensure that the necessary entitlements and permissions are set up correctly in your app’s capabilities to allow access to private APIs.
- Stay updated with the latest version of sbtuitesttunnel to benefit from bug fixes and new features.
Conclusion
sbtuitesttunnel is a powerful library that empowers your iOS UI testing efforts by providing easy access to private APIs and internal app state. By using sbtuitesttunnel, you can enhance the precision and flexibility of your UI tests, leading to a more robust and reliable testing process.