How to speed up UI test cases in Xcode?

Question

Since Xcode 7 we have a nice API for UI testing. Mostly I\'m satisfied with it. The only concern is related to the speed.

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Answer 1

Following @Mark answer, the Swift 3 version:

func application(_ application: UIApplication, didFinishLaunchingWithOptions launchOptions: [UIApplicationLaunchOptionsKey: Any]?) -> Bool {

    if ProcessInfo.processInfo.arguments.contains("UITests") {
        UIApplication.shared.keyWindow?.layer.speed = 200
    }
}

On you ui test file:

override func setUp() {
    super.setUp()

    // Put setup code here. This method is called before the invocation of each test method in the class.

    let app = XCUIApplication()
    app.launchArguments = ["UITests"]
    app.launch()