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Last updated on : 09 Jan 2026

Selenide

Overview

Selenide is a wrapper for Selenium WebDriver that streamlines the process of writing UI tests. It enhances your focus on business logic by automatically handling common browser, Ajax, and timeout issues.

Key Features:

  • Concise API: jQuery-inspired syntax for intuitive test writing
  • Automatic Handling: Built-in management of Ajax calls and timeouts
  • Browser Management: Seamless browser lifecycle handling
  • Failure Screenshots: Automatic capture of screenshots on test failures
  • Extended Methods: Additional functionality for radiobuttons, selectboxes, screenshot capture, and browser cache management
  • Mobile Support: Tests mobile apps on both iOS and Android platforms via Pcloudy
  • Frees testers from persistent minor hurdles to concentrate on business logic

Prerequisites

Before setting up Selenide for mobile testing, ensure you have:

  1. Java and JDK - Latest versions installed on your system
  2. Environment Variables - Properly configured for Java and Gradle
  3. Gradle - Latest version installed
  4. Pcloudy Account - Active account with valid credentials
  5. API Access Key - Available in your account profile or Quick Actions tab
  6. Mobile App Upload - Your Android (.apk) or iOS (.ipa) application uploaded to Pcloudy via the web interface

Setup Instructions

1. Configure Test Environment

Edit the src/test/java/org/selenide/examples/pcloudy/pcloudyconnection.java file with your credentials. The sample below shows the basic structure—refer to the Capability Generator page for a complete customized configuration tailored to your needs:

Pcloudy_Username = "your-email@example.com"
Pcloudy_ApiKey = "your-api-access-key"

Configuration Parameters:

  • Pcloudy_Username: Your registered email address
  • Pcloudy_ApiKey: Your API access key (found in account profile or Quick Actions tab)

Running Tests

Execute Test Suite

Open the terminal in your project directory and execute:

./gradlew test --info

This command will launch the Selenide test suite on mobile devices in the Pcloudy cloud with detailed execution information.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

  • Authentication failed - Verify your username and API key are correct in the connection file
  • App not found - Ensure the app is uploaded and filename matches exactly in configuration
  • Device not available - Check device name spelling or try a different device

Additional Resources

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