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title: BaseTest
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createdAt: 2025-11-16T18:26:57.416Z
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# BaseTest

This class is responsible for initializing and managing the test environment based on the platform (Android or iOS). Its main tasks include:

- Initializing the **Appium driver** depending on whether the platform is Android or iOS.
- Setting up a **FluentWait** mechanism to handle dynamic elements during the test flow.
- Performing all necessary **pre-test configurations** before any test execution begins.
- **Tearing down** the Appium driver after all tests are completed to free up system resources.
- All of these operations are managed using **JUnit 5** annotations: @BeforeAll and @AfterAll.

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**@BeforeAll setup()**
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This static method runs **once before all tests** in the test class.

- It determines the test platform based on:

Whether the `DeviceAndroid flag` is set to `true`, in which case Android is selected.

If not, it checks `TestiniumEnvironment.isPlatformAndroid()` to infer the platform.

- Based on the platform, appropriate `DesiredCapabilities` are configured.
- Then, it launches the platform-specific driver:

`TestiniumAndroidDriver` for Android.

`TestiniumIOSDriver` for iOS.

- A **FluentWait** object is also initialized, allowing the test to wait dynamically for UI elements to become available.

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**@AfterAll teardown()**
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This method runs **once after all tests** have been executed.

- If the Appium drivers were initialized, they are gracefully terminated using `quit()`.
- This ensures proper cleanup and **releases system resources** efficiently.