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This skill adds comprehensive Android UI and flow tests beyond smoke tests to validate navigation, screens, and user interactions.
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---
name: android-additional-tests
description: Optional - Add comprehensive tests beyond the basic smoke test
category: android
version: 2.0.0
inputs:
- project_path: Path to Android project
- package_name: App package name
- main_activity: Main activity class name
outputs:
- Additional test files for comprehensive testing
verify: "./gradlew connectedDebugAndroidTest"
---
# Android Additional Tests (Optional)
⚠️ **This skill is OPTIONAL.** The basic E2E testing setup (android-e2e-testing-setup) already includes a smoke test that validates the app launches without crashing.
Use this skill when you want to add more comprehensive tests beyond the smoke test:
- Navigation tests
- User flow tests
- Screen-specific tests
- Integration tests
## Prerequisites
- E2E testing setup complete (android-e2e-testing-setup)
- Smoke test passing
- Package name and main activity known
## When to Use This Skill
**Use this skill if:**
- You need comprehensive test coverage for specific user flows
- You want to test complex navigation patterns
- You need to validate specific UI interactions
- You're building a large app that needs extensive testing
**Skip this skill if:**
- You only need basic smoke tests (already included in e2e-testing-setup)
- You're setting up a simple app
- You want to start with minimal testing and add more later
## Inputs
| Input | Required | Default | Description |
|-------|----------|---------|-------------|
| project_path | Yes | . | Android project root |
| package_name | Yes | - | App package name |
| main_activity | Yes | MainActivity | Main activity class name |
## Process
### Step 1: Create Additional Smoke Tests
Create `app/src/androidTest/kotlin/${PACKAGE_PATH}/ExampleInstrumentedTest.kt`:
```kotlin
package ${PACKAGE_NAME}
import androidx.test.ext.junit.runners.AndroidJUnit4
import androidx.test.platform.app.InstrumentationRegistry
import org.junit.Test
import org.junit.runner.RunWith
import org.junit.Assert.*
/**
* Additional instrumented tests beyond the basic smoke test
*/
@RunWith(AndroidJUnit4::class)
class ExampleInstrumentedTest {
@Test
fun appLaunches_correctPackage() {
// Verify app package name
val appContext = InstrumentationRegistry.getInstrumentation().targetContext
assertEquals("${PACKAGE_NAME}", appContext.packageName)
}
@Test
fun appContext_isNotNull() {
// Verify app context is accessible
val appContext = InstrumentationRegistry.getInstrumentation().targetContext
assertNotNull(appContext)
}
}
```
### Step 2: Create Screen-Specific Tests
Create `app/src/androidTest/kotlin/${PACKAGE_PATH}/screens/MainActivityTest.kt`:
```kotlin
package ${PACKAGE_NAME}.screens
import androidx.test.espresso.Espresso.onView
import androidx.test.espresso.assertion.ViewAssertions.matches
import androidx.test.espresso.matcher.ViewMatchers.isDisplayed
import androidx.test.espresso.matcher.ViewMatchers.withId
import androidx.test.ext.junit.rules.ActivityScenarioRule
import androidx.test.ext.junit.runners.AndroidJUnit4
import ${PACKAGE_NAME}.${MAIN_ACTIVITY}
import org.junit.Rule
import org.junit.Test
import org.junit.runner.RunWith
/**
* Comprehensive tests for ${MAIN_ACTIVITY}
*/
@RunWith(AndroidJUnit4::class)
class ${MAIN_ACTIVITY}Test {
@get:Rule
val activityRule = ActivityScenarioRule(${MAIN_ACTIVITY}::class.java)
@Test
fun mainActivity_launches() {
// Verify activity launches without crash
activityRule.scenario.onActivity { activity ->
assertNotNull(activity)
}
}
@Test
fun mainActivity_displaysExpectedViews() {
// TODO: Replace with actual view IDs from your layouts
// Example:
// onView(withId(R.id.toolbar))
// .check(matches(isDisplayed()))
// onView(withId(R.id.main_content))
// .check(matches(isDisplayed()))
}
@Test
fun mainActivity_navigationWorks() {
// TODO: Add navigation tests
// Example:
// onView(withId(R.id.nav_button))
// .perform(click())
// onView(withId(R.id.destination_screen))
// .check(matches(isDisplayed()))
}
}
```
### Step 3: Create User Flow Tests
Create `app/src/androidTest/kotlin/${PACKAGE_PATH}/flows/UserFlowTest.kt`:
```kotlin
package ${PACKAGE_NAME}.flows
import androidx.test.ext.junit.rules.ActivityScenarioRule
import androidx.test.ext.junit.runners.AndroidJUnit4
import ${PACKAGE_NAME}.${MAIN_ACTIVITY}
import org.junit.Rule
import org.junit.Test
import org.junit.runner.RunWith
/**
* End-to-end user flow tests
*/
@RunWith(AndroidJUnit4::class)
class UserFlowTest {
@get:Rule
val activityRule = ActivityScenarioRule(${MAIN_ACTIVITY}::class.java)
@Test
fun userFlow_completeOnboarding() {
// TODO: Implement complete onboarding flow test
// Navigate through onboarding screens
// Verify user reaches main screen
}
@Test
fun userFlow_performMainAction() {
// TODO: Implement main user action flow
// Example: Create item, edit item, delete item
}
}
```
### Step 4: Create GitHub Actions Workflow (Optional)
Create `.github/workflows/android-test.yml`:
```yaml
name: Android E2E Tests
on:
pull_request:
branches: [ main, develop ]
push:
branches: [ main ]
jobs:
test:
runs-on: macos-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v3
- name: Set up JDK 17
uses: actions/setup-java@v3
with:
java-version: '17'
distribution: 'temurin'
- name: Setup Android SDK
uses: android-actions/setup-android@v2
- name: Run Espresso Tests
uses: reactivecircus/android-emulator-runner@v2
with:
api-level: 30
target: google_apis
arch: x86_64
script: ./gradlew connectedDebugAndroidTest
- name: Upload Test Reports
if: always()
uses: actions/upload-artifact@v3
with:
name: test-reports
path: app/build/reports/androidTests/
```
## Verification
**MANDATORY:** Run tests (requires device or emulator):
```bash
# Start emulator or connect device first
# Run all tests
./gradlew connectedDebugAndroidTest
# View HTML report
open app/build/reports/androidTests/connected/index.html
```
**Expected output:**
- All tests execute successfully
- New tests pass
- HTML report generated
## Outputs
| Output | Location | Description |
|--------|----------|-------------|
| Additional smoke tests | ExampleInstrumentedTest.kt | Extended sanity checks |
| Screen tests | screens/MainActivityTest.kt | Main activity UI tests |
| Flow tests | flows/UserFlowTest.kt | End-to-end user flows |
| CI workflow | .github/workflows/android-test.yml | GitHub Actions config (optional) |
## Troubleshooting
### "No tests found"
**Cause:** Package structure mismatch
**Fix:** Verify androidTest package matches main package
### "Activity not found"
**Cause:** Main activity name incorrect
**Fix:** Check actual activity class name in app/src/main/
### "Tests fail on emulator"
**Cause:** Animations interfering with tests
**Fix:** Disable animations in Developer Options
### "View with ID not found"
**Cause:** View ID doesn't exist in layout
**Fix:** Update test to use actual view IDs from your layouts
## Completion Criteria
- [ ] Additional test files created
- [ ] Tests compile successfully
- [ ] `./gradlew connectedDebugAndroidTest` executes
- [ ] All new tests pass
## Notes
- This skill adds tests **in addition to** the smoke test from android-e2e-testing-setup
- Start with the smoke test and add these comprehensive tests as needed
- Update the TODO comments with actual view IDs and navigation logic
- These tests require more maintenance than smoke tests as UI changes
This skill adds optional, comprehensive Android instrumented tests beyond the basic smoke test. It provides examples for package-level sanity checks, screen-specific Espresso tests, end-to-end user flows, and an optional GitHub Actions workflow to run tests on CI. Use it when you need stronger UI and navigation validation for larger or more complex apps.
The skill scaffolds Kotlin Android instrumented tests under app/src/androidTest, including an ExampleInstrumentedTest for package and context checks, screen tests using ActivityScenarioRule and Espresso, and flow tests that model end-to-end user journeys. It also provides an optional GitHub Actions workflow that boots an emulator and runs ./gradlew connectedDebugAndroidTest, and instructions to view the HTML test report.
Do I need the e2e testing setup first?
Yes. This skill assumes the android-e2e-testing-setup is complete and the smoke test passes.
Can these tests run in GitHub Actions?
Yes. An example workflow uses a macOS runner and reactivecircus/android-emulator-runner to run connectedDebugAndroidTest.
What if tests report 'No tests found'?
Check that androidTest package paths match your app package and verify the test class package declarations.