We & # x27; ve proudly supportedAppiumsince 2013, when it firstly snaffle the attention of our co-founder Jason Huggins at a Selenium conference. He immediately saw Appium ’ s potential to become a leading creature for mobile app mechanisation.

That was less than a year afterDan Cuellardeveloped Appium to tackle the challenges of iOS app testing. Since so, Sauce Labs has proudly backed the Appium project with resource and additional developer power to transition it from Python to a Node.js framework. This pivotal change not only increased Appium & # x27; s efficiency but too broadened its appeal to the open-source community.

Over the years, we ’ ve continued to play a important role in Appium ’ s ontogeny, including its motion to the JS Foundation in 2016 to ensure its open-source future.

So, it ’ s only fitting that we made our more-than-a-decade-long partnership official: As of today, Sauce Labs is an exclusive premium sponsor for Appium.

This partnership isn & # x27; t just about funding — it & # x27; s about sustain the endowment and heat that drive Appium & # x27; s groundbreaking work in software examination.

Appium is a glisten example of community-driven innovation. In a time where many projects rely heavily on venture capital and corporate backup, Appium has flourish chiefly through the dedication and contributions of its vibrant community. By supplementing their user-generated donations, we aim to ensure the sustainability and growth of this singular project.

What this partnership mean for the Appium community

For the first time, Appium contributors can receive financial recognition for their invaluable efforts. This is about more than just money — it & # x27; s about valuing and acknowledging the citizenry who drive Appium forward. Imagine the possibilities when talented individuals are empower to dedicate even more of their creativity and expertise to a project they ’ re passionate about. Hint: they ’ re endless.

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Here at Sauce Labs, we ’ re so stoked about all the grandness this partnership brings. We share Appium & # x27; s vision of revolutionizing software testing and quality assurance. Together, we aim to empower developers and testers all over the cosmos, making advanced testing tools more approachable and fostering a community where origination thrives.

Want to get imply? That & # x27; d be awful. The project volunteer a ton of ways tocontribute:

• Contribute codification

• Improve documentation

• Create educational content (blog posts, tutorial, video, etc.)

• Spread the word about the project (e.g. via Twitter)

• File bugs if you notice them while expend Appium

• Make feature request if you & # x27; re missing something in the project or aid triaging bugs

• Support exploiter in theAppium assembly