![Workaround
• Add scrolling functionality to prior to clicking on element
• Install a keyboard app called “Null Keyboard” that permanently hides the
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• Appium has a method to close the keyboard
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var js = (IJavaScriptExecutor) Driver;
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UI Automation Quirks
- 2. • UI Automation Quirks • Break • Scalable Test Automation Agenda
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- 5. Testing Pyramid Never forget the pyramid!
- 6. • Target audience is for people who have experience using Selenium WebDriver • At BuildDirect we use: • Selenium WebDriver for desktop • http://www.seleniumhq.org • Appium for mobile/tablet • http://appium.io • My experience is with C# bindings only. Other languages should be similar. Background
- 7. • Methods to increase code re-use • Learn some differences between various browsers • Learn from BD experiences Goals of this Talk
- 8. Statement • I do not want my test runs interrupted by any OS level dialog windows Sample Problem • iOS automatically downloads and prompts for update iOS
- 10. Statement • I want to run custom javascript during my test to do different actions (like open a new browser window). Sample Problem • iOS restricts this due to security reasons iOS ((IJavaScriptExecutor)Driver).ExecuteScript("window.open();");
- 11. Workaround • Skip tests that run on iOS devices or • If you’re running tests against a simulator, Appium has a capability option to allow Safari to open new browsers iOS var dc = DesiredCapabilities.IPhone(); dc.SetCapability(“safariAllowPopups", “true");
- 12. Statement • I want to send “action” keys to a textbox to cause a Javascript blur event Sample Problem • Some keys will send an emoji character instead • Tab will send iOS Driver.FindElement(By.Id(“username")).SendKeys(Keys.Tab);
- 13. Workaround • We were using the Keys.Tab to cause a Javascript blur event • We were able to do the same by changing focus to another element iOS
- 14. Statement • I want to easily interact with elements on Android devices Sample Problem • Sometimes, elements cannot be interacted with if they are not in the view Android Driver.FindElement(By.Id("loginButton")).Click();
- 15. Workaround • Add scrolling functionality to prior to clicking on element • Install a keyboard app called “Null Keyboard” that permanently hides the keyboard • Appium has a method to close the keyboard Android var ele = Driver.FindElement(By.Id("loginButton")); var js = (IJavaScriptExecutor) Driver; js.ExecuteScript("arguments[0].scrollIntoView(true);", ele);
- 16. Statement • I want to click on the element so that I can do actions on IE browser Sample Problem • Sometimes IE will not execute the click properly and the view will not change Internet Explorer Driver.FindElement(By.Id("loginButton")).Click();
- 17. Workaround • Wrap the Click() method and have it retry if first click failed Internet Explorer driver.FindElement(elementToClick).Click(); // element still on screen, retry only when testing using IE if (driver.FindElement(elementToClick) != null && driver is InternetExplorerDriver) { driver.FindElement(elementToClick).Click(); }
- 18. Statement • I want to be able to delete all the cookies so my browser has a clean session before running the test Sample Problem • IE cannot manipulate httpOnly cookies Internet Explorer Driver.Manage().Cookies.DeleteAllCookies();
- 19. Workaround • When instantiating the InternetExplorerDriver we can set options to ensure that the session is cleared • Note that his means you have to start a new browser for each test Internet Explorer var opts = new InternetExplorerOptions { EnsureCleanSession = true }; Driver = new InternetExplorerDriver(opts);
- 20. Statement • I want to write my automation once so I don’t have to have special code paths for different device views Sample Problem • A responsive view might have multiple elements with the same locator value and your FindElement() might not get the one you want Responsive Design Driver.FindElement(By.Id("loginButton"));
- 21. Workaround • Use the same locator value for all the designs • From the test make sure your FindElement searches for Displayed == true elements only • Add special helper variables to help determine if you are in mobile, tablet, or desktop view • Limit use of these though as it could increase test maintenance work Responsive Design Driver.FindElements(By.Id("loginButton")).First(e => e.Displayed);
- 22. Statement • I am running tests remotely and want screenshots during test run for debugging Problem • Screenshots can increase test run time. Some devices/browsers more than others • IE takes a full webpage by taking multiple screenshots and combining them • Android/iOS devices are slow when taking screenshots Screenshots
- 23. Workaround • Only take screenshots on failed steps • Have a way to easily toggle screenshots on or off Screenshots
- 24. • Each browser has its own quirks • Be flexible in your automation design • Limit the amount of browser specific code Summary
- 25. Questions?