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title: pom.xml
slug: suite-documentation/t5up-pomxml
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createdAt: 2025-11-16T18:26:51.414Z
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# pom.xml

This `pom.xml` file defines a Java project configured with Maven. The project is designed for mobile test automation using **Appium 2**. Below is a detailed explanation of each section:

- `project.build.sourceEncoding`: Sets the character encoding to UTF-8.
- `java.version`: Specifies that the project uses Java 21.
- `appium.version`: Defines the version of the Appium Java client.
- `junit.version`: Defines the version of JUnit 5 used for testing.
- `distributionManagement`: Defines where Maven should deploy built artifacts (for publishing).
- `repositories`: Declares an external repository (Testinium’s) from which Maven can download project dependencies.

```xml
<distributionManagement>
        <repository>
            <id>testinium-mvn</id>
            <url><https://mvn.testinium.com/repository/public/></url>
        </repository>
    </distributionManagement>

    <repositories>
        <repository>
            <id>testinium-mvn</id>
            <url><https://mvn.testinium.com/repository/public/></url>
        </repository>
    </repositories>
```

- **JUnit Jupiter Engine**
  - Provides support for writing and executing tests using **JUnit 5**.
  - Used for unit and integration testing within the project.
- **Appium Java Client**
  - Enables mobile automation by allowing the project to communicate with Android and iOS devices.
  - Compatible with Appium 2 and used to write test scripts for mobile apps.
- **Log4j 2 (API and Core)**
  - Adds logging capabilities to the project.
  - `log4j-api` provides the interface for logging, while `log4j-core` contains the actual implementation.
  - Helps with tracking test execution, errors, and debugging information.
- **Testinium Appium 2 Driver**
  - A custom Appium 2 driver developed by **Testinium**.
  - May include enhancements or features specific to Testinium’s automation framework.
  - You can find latest version of the package at [https://docs.testinium.com/suite-release-notes](https://docs.testinium.com/suite-release-notes) under **Drivers** section
    - Example:

      ```xml
      <dependency>
                  <groupId>com.testinium</groupId>
                  <artifactId>testinium-appium2-driver</artifactId>
                  <version>1.0.1</version>
      </dependency>
      ```