Recording Tests

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Basic Workflow

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Recording Interface

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Key Components

1. Record Button - Start/stop recording session
2. Browser Window - Interact with your application
3. Action Log - View recorded steps in real-time
4. Assertion Panel - Add verifications during recording

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What Gets Recorded

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Captured Automatically

• Mouse clicks and taps
• Keyboard input and shortcuts
• Form submissions
• Page navigation
• Scroll actions
• File uploads

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AI Enhancement

• Generates stable selectors
• Adds appropriate wait conditions
• Creates readable step descriptions
• Groups related actions

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Adding Assertions

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During Recording

• “Welcome message should contain user name”
• “Cart should show 3 items”
• “Submit button should be disabled”

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After Recording

• Verify specific text content
• Check element visibility
• Validate data changes
• Confirm redirects

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Common Recording Scenarios

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Login Flow

1. Navigate to app
2. Click login button
3. Enter credentials
4. Submit form
5. Verify dashboard loads

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E-commerce Purchase

1. Search for product
2. Add to cart
3. Proceed to checkout
4. Fill payment details
5. Confirm order

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Form Submission

1. Open form page
2. Fill all fields
3. Handle validation errors
4. Submit successfully
5. Verify confirmation

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Recording Best Practices

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Advanced Recording Features

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Conditional Actions

• Close popups if they appear
• Deal with A/B tests
• Handle different user states

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Data Parameterization

• Replace hardcoded values with variables
• Generate unique test data
• Use different datasets

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Cross-browser Support

• Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
• Different screen sizes
• Various operating systems

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Post-Recording Optimization

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AI Processing

1. Optimizes selector strategies
2. Adds intelligent waits
3. Groups related steps
4. Parameterizes test data

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Manual Refinement

• Edit step descriptions
• Adjust timing
• Add additional assertions
• Configure data handling

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Handling Dynamic Elements

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Smart Element Detection

• Text content matching
• Relative positioning
• ARIA labels
• CSS selectors
• XPath fallbacks

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Self-healing Tests

• Minor UI changes
• Different loading times
• Content variations
• Layout shifts

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Recording Tips

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Before Recording

1. Plan your test scenario
2. Prepare test data
3. Clear browser state
4. Disable notifications

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During Recording

1. Move at normal speed
2. Wait for pages to load
3. Include all necessary steps
4. Add assertions as you go

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After Recording

1. Review all steps
2. Add missing verifications
3. Test the recording
4. Save with descriptive name

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Common Issues and Solutions

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Timing Problems

• Let pages fully load before interacting
• Add explicit waits for dynamic content
• Use assertions to verify readiness

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Element Selection

• Click center of elements
• Use unique identifiers when possible
• Avoid coordinates-based actions

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Data Dependencies

• Use fresh test data
• Clean up after tests
• Handle existing data gracefully

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Examples by Feature Type

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Authentication

• Standard login
• Social authentication
• Multi-factor auth
• Password reset

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Shopping Cart

• Add/remove items
• Update quantities
• Apply discounts
• Calculate totals

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User Profile

• Update information
• Upload avatar
• Change settings
• Verify saves