Using GUI ripping for automated testing of Android applications

We present AndroidRipper, an automated technique that tests Android apps via their Graphical User Interface (GUI). AndroidRipper is based on a user-interface driven ripper that automatically explores the app’s GUI with the aim of exercising the application in a structured manner. We evaluate Android...

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Main Authors: Amalfitano, Domenico, Fasolino, Anna Rita, Tramontana, Porfirio, De Carmine, Salvatore, Memon, Atif M.
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