Programming Tests

Relevant for: GUI tests, scripted GUI components, and function libraries

GUI test actions and scripted GUI components are composed of statements coded in Microsoft VBScript or Python. The Editor provides an alternative to the Keyword View for testers who are familiar with the programming language. In the Editor, you can view and edit an action or scripted component.

When working with GUI tests, and both scripted and keyword GUI components, you can also create and work with function libraries using these languages. This enables you to increase the power and flexibility of your tests and components.

If you are familiar with VBScript or Python, you can add and update statements and enhance your tests, components, and function libraries with programming. This enables you to increase a test or component's power and flexibility.

This section shows you how to enhance your actions, scripted components, and function libraries using a few simple programming techniques.

You can add statements that perform operations on objects or retrieve information from your application. For example, you can add a step that checks that an object exists, or you can retrieve the return value of an operation.

You can add steps to your action, component, or function library either manually or using the Step Generator.

You will also find a brief introduction to VBScript. To learn about working with VBScript, see the Microsoft VBScript Reference. For information about working with Python, see the official Python documentation.