Read XML Data in Appium – Mobile Automation Tutorial

By Bhau Automation • Appium Automation Series

🚀 Learn XML Handling in Appium Automation

In this tutorial, you will learn how to read data from XML files in Java and integrate it with Appium mobile automation. XML is widely used for managing test data in enterprise automation frameworks.

🔧 Key Topics Covered

Reading data from XML file in Java
Integrating XML with Appium framework
Creating reusable automation logic
Best practices for XML-based test data

📌 Why Use XML in Appium?

Externalized test data
Easy maintenance
Reusable across multiple test cases
Ideal for large automation frameworks

📄 Sample XML File


    
        standard_user
        secret_sauce

📘 Reading XML in Java

File file = new File("testdata.xml");
DocumentBuilderFactory factory = DocumentBuilderFactory.newInstance();
DocumentBuilder builder = factory.newDocumentBuilder();
Document doc = builder.parse(file);

String username = doc.getElementsByTagName("username").item(0).getTextContent();
String password = doc.getElementsByTagName("password").item(0).getTextContent();

📱 Using XML Data in Appium

driver.findElement(By.id("username")).sendKeys(username);
driver.findElement(By.id("password")).sendKeys(password);
driver.findElement(By.id("loginBtn")).click();

🎯 Who Should Watch This?

QA Engineers
Automation Testers
Mobile Test Engineers
Beginners in Appium

💡 Why Learn XML with Appium?

Improves test scalability
Separates test logic from data
Supports data-driven testing
Used in real-world automation frameworks

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👉 Watch XML with Appium Tutorial

🎓 Key Takeaways

XML is powerful for test data management
Appium supports XML-based automation easily
Improves maintainability and reusability
Essential skill for automation engineers

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Read XML Data in Appium – Mobile Automation Using XML File