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What is page Factory and why we use it?
“Factory class can be used to make using Page Objects simpler and easier”. We use Page Factory pattern to initialize web elements which are defined in Page Objects. Page Factory will initialize every WebElement variable with a reference to a corresponding element on the actual web page based on “locators” defined.
Which is better page object or page factory?
A Page Object Model is a test design pattern which says organize page objects as per pages in such a way that scripts and page objects can be differentiated easily. Page Object Model is a design approach while PageFactory is a class which provides implementation of Page Object Model design approach.
How to use Page Object pattern in automation?
To be able to use the page object pattern built-in feature of the framework, you need to install an additional NuGet Package- Selenium.Support The automation test cases in the below examples will navigate to SearchEngine, search for “Automate The Planet” and validate the count of the returned results.
What is the purpose of a Page Object Model?
Page Object Model is a design pattern which has become popular in test automation for enhancing test maintenance and reducing code duplication. A page object is an object-oriented class that serves as an interface to a page of your AUT. The tests then use the methods of this page object class whenever they need to interact with…
How to use Page Object pattern in WebDriver C #?
If you are not familiar with the WebDriver Framework, you can look into my article- Getting Started with WebDriver C# in 10 Minutes. To be able to use the page object pattern built-in feature of the framework, you need to install an additional NuGet Package- Selenium.Support
When to use Page Object pattern in selenium?
Learning a pattern up front can prevent you from making a design mistake, but as in most situations, making a mistake is your very best opportunity to learn. The Page Object Pattern, however, makes perfect sense whether you have an existing suite of functional Selenium tests or you are starting out fresh.