[appium-device-farm-3] — Exploring the “Appium Device Farm” Dashboard: A Complete UI Walkthrough
Get a step-by-step walkthrough in the video below!
Top Navigation Menu Breakdown — Appium Device Farm UI
1. Device Farm (Logo & Title)
- Represents the main dashboard of Appium Device Farm.
- Clicking this typically returns you to the home page or main overview.
2. Devices — Your Lab at a Glance
This tab gives you access to all connected mobile devices — physical or virtual.
Features:
- Device Info: Name, OS, model, screen size, orientation.
- Status Indicators: Online, In-Use, Idle, or Offline.
- Actions:
- Start a test session
- Mirror the screen (VNC or browser-based)
- View and download logs
- Install/uninstall apps
Use Case:
Choose devices dynamically for manual or automated runs — perfect for debugging or exploratory testing.
3. Builds — Your Test Suite Manager
This section manages your uploaded test packages, like zipped Java projects or test executables.
Features:
- Upload builds once and reuse across devices.
- Track build version history and upload times.
- Run the same build across multiple devices in parallel.
Use Case:
Ideal for CI/CD pipelines and testing multiple builds against multiple environments.
4. Apps — Manage Your APKs & IPAs
Everything you need for mobile app testing — in one place.
Features:
- Upload Android
.apkor iOS.ipafiles. - View app versions and install history.
- Install apps directly onto devices.
Use Case:
No need to re-upload for each test — install your apps from this central repository instantly.
5. Stats — Insightful Analytics
One of the hidden gems of Device Farm.
Features:
- Session Trends: Success/failure rates over time.
- Usage Reports: Most active devices, test durations.
- Parallel Execution Data: Visual representation of concurrent test runs.
Use Case:
Monitor testing efficiency, optimize test times, and spot flaky tests or underutilized devices.
6. Servers — Control Center for Appium
The brains behind the execution.
Features:
- View Appium server instances (with ports).
- Start, stop, or restart servers.
- Access server logs for debugging.
Use Case:
Scale horizontally by running multiple Appium servers and assign them to different devices for parallel execution.
Final Thoughts
The Appium Device Farm dashboard is more than just a UI — it’s a command center for modern mobile testing. Whether you’re running automation at scale or doing quick checks on real devices, this interface offers everything from device control to data-driven analytics.
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