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What Dutch Sayings and Mobile Gestures Don’t Share

Wim Selles

14:45 - 15:30 BST Thursday 5th June

“In our Dutch culture, we have a saying, ‘Nu breekt mijn klomp’, which translates to ‘Now breaks my wooden shoe’ in English.  It’s used for playfully expressing surprise, not meant to be taken literally, but in the world of mobile gesture automation with Appium, literal translation is key. This contrast is what we will explore in this talk.

Why focus on testing gestures in mobile apps? First, people use their phones with their fingers, not a mouse or a script injection. This natural interaction makes testing gestures crucial. If gestures don’t work properly in your app, it can be very frustrating for users and might lead to them removing your app, potentially impacting business performance negatively. Moreover, automating gestures is often overlooked, primarily due to its complexity.

With Appium you can translate human gestures into a language understandable by virtual or physical devices. We will dive into how each swipe, tap, and pinch can be coded and tested with Appium. We will look at real-world examples to highlight the importance of gesture automation in app development and testing. The session will address how to break down these complex gestures into a series of easy understandable steps that Appium can execute.

We will draw a W(h)imsical (pun intended) parallel between the playful Dutch language and the precision required in automating mobile apps, because in this world, taking things literally can lead to innovation and improved user experiences.

What you will learn

  1. Literal vs. Figurative Interpretation: Understanding the importance of literal translation when automating human interactions.
  2. Testing and Development: Understand why focusing on testing gestures is crucial for mobile apps.
  3. Breaking down Complexity: Even though it's complex if you break down gestures into smaller steps, it will help in both understanding and automating them.

Session Details

  • Intermediate
  • 45 minutes
  • Includes 15 mins Q&A
  • Analytical thinking to dissect complex systems
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Check out this video from Wim Selles to hear more about his talk, ‘What Dutch Sayings and Mobile Gestures Don’t Share.’

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Session Speaker

Wim Selles

TechChamps, Netherlands

Wim Selles is a mobile automation expert with a career that began in 2007. After honing his skills as an automation consultant in the Netherlands, he joined Sauce Labs in 2018 as a Senior Solution Architect, specializing in mobile and web automation.

Wim is a Core Contributor to WebdriverIO and serves on its Technical Steering Committee. In February 2024, he became the Director of TechChamps, leading a team of dedicated engineers to solve complex automation challenges.

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