In the automated testing industry, code quality and maintainability are essential to guarantee high-performance deliverables that meet user expectations.
The implementation of the Page Object Pattern (POP) is part of this approach, providing a clear, modular structure for automated functional testing.
What is the Page Object Pattern?
The Page Object Pattern is a design model for structuring test code by creating an object representation for each page or key element of an application. Each "page" or component of the application is encapsulated in a specific class, which groups together the elements of the user interface (UI) and possible interactions.
This abstraction separates the test logic from the user interface implementation, facilitating test maintenance and scalability.
According to Selenium's official documentation, the Page Object Model (POM) encourages best practice by organizing tests so that they are less sensitive to changes in the user interface.
By structuring user interactions in distinct objects,it becomes possible to centralize adjustments, thus improving the overall robustness of tests.
The benefits of Page Object Pattern
1. Modularity and reusability : Each page or component can be used in different test scenarios without duplicating code.
2. Simplified maintenance : When a change is made to the user interface, simply update the corresponding class instead of modifying all the tests concerned.
3. Greater readability: Test scenarios become more readable by focusing on the actions to be performed, without superfluous UI details.
4. Error reduction: Encapsulating UI interactions reduces the risk of errors due to unanticipated changes.
5. Test flexibility: Tests written with POM can be adapted more easily to the frequent modifications of modern applications, an advantage emphasized by Selenium for large-scale projects.
6. Encapsulating actions: As emphasized in articles such as this one by Medium, encapsulating actions within objects avoids dispersing the logic of interactions throughout the code, making tests more robust and errors easier to diagnose.
Example in practice: Ordering on fnac.com
With Mr Suricatehere's how the process of taking an order for a television on fnac.com can be automated using the Page Object Pattern :
1. Definition of key objects
Home page: contains elements related to the search bar and recommendations.
Search results page: list of products matching the query.
Product detail page: displays detailed information on a specific product and the "Add to cart" button.
Basket page: item summary, delivery options and checkout.
2. Creating interactions in Suricapture
Product search: Set an action to enter "television" in the search bar and click on the search button.
Product selection: Identify a specific product among the results and click on it.
Add to cart: Automate the click on "Add to cart" from the product page.
Cart validation: Configure an action to validate the cart and proceed with the order.
3. Change management
If a user interface element changes (for example, the "Add to cart" button becomes "Buy now"), simply update the associated object in Suricapture, without modifying existing test scenarios.
4. Cross-platform test execution
The entire process can be tested on different browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and devices (desktop, mobile) thanks to the cross-platform integration of . Mr Suricate.
The Page Object Pattern with Mr Suricate
Mr Suricateas a leader in automated, no-code testing, makes it possible to implement the principles of the Page Object Pattern intuitively and efficiently. Here's how our solution adapts to this pattern:
1. Using visual objects in Suricapture
Suricapture's code-free interface allows users to visually capture UI components and organize them as "objects" representing pages or sections of the application.
These objects can be referenced in different test scenarios, replicating the Page Object Pattern approach we also call "Metablocs".
2. Building dynamic scenarios
Interactions with pages or components are defined directly in our no-code script, enabling actions such as clicks, text input or validations to be associated with specific objects.
This centralizes interaction management and reinforces test modularity.
3. Simplified maintenance thanks to abstraction
If a UI component changes, simply update its visual "object" in Suricapture. All scenarios that use this object are automatically updated, avoiding the need to manually modify each scenario.
4. Support for complex scenarios
Users can combine multiple objects in advanced workflows, simulating complex user paths while maintaining a clear, maintainable structure.
5. Cross-platform testing
Thanks to compatibility with web, mobile and API applications, Page Object Pattern principles can be applied consistently, even in heterogeneous environments.
6. Continuous improvement with Suri-KatIA
The integratedartificial intelligence of Mr Suricate helps to identify relevant interactions, optimize object definition and suggest improvements to scenarios, while respecting POM principles.
7. Integration of best practices
The solution provides templates and tools for organizing tests according to the recommendations of Selenium and other testing frameworks, even in a code-free environment.
Why adopt the Page Object Pattern with Mr Suricate ?
By adopting the Page Object Pattern with a no-code solution such as Mr Suricate, companies can benefit from the following advantages:
- Fast, intuitive implementation, with no programming knowledge required.
- Significantly reduced maintenance effort thanks to centralization and abstraction.
- Full compatibility with traditional QA approaches while exploiting no-code innovations.
- Improved collaboration between technical and business teams thanks to an accessible visual interface.
Conclusion
The Page Object Pattern is an essential ally for any automated testing strategy. Combined with the intuitive, high-performance solution from Mr Suricatesolution, it offers companies a powerful tool for boosting the reliability and performance of their applications.
By taking advantage of Mr Suricateinnovations, even teams with no technical expertise can implement this approach efficiently and agilely.
