Maestro

Syntax

https://docs.maestro.dev/advanced/conditions

- runFlow:
  - when:
    - visible: …
  - commands:
    …

Issues

• Not able to get it running on GitHub Actions
  • “Failed to reach out XCUITest server”
    • https://github.com/mobile-dev-inc/maestro/issues/880
    • ??? as of 2023-05-03: job run
• Timing issues locally where characters typed end up out-of-order
• Silent test failures with no error output: is there no such element? Is it invisible? Covered? etc.

Workarounds

• Did not seem able to interact with Expo Go home screen
  • Building a custom development client seemed fine: it could interact with that home screen

Advantages over Detox

• Easy to set up
• Seems like it should be agnostic to RN architectural changes
• Maestro Studio helps to get selectors for elements
• YAML-based API makes it less tempting to create overly-complex tests