Introduction To Ruby Watir (Web Application Testing In Ruby)
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Ruby-Watir is an open-source library used for web application testing in Ruby, allowing users to interact with browsers like Firefox and Chrome, and manipulate web page objects. It provides a sophisticated alternative to professional testing tools with a supportive community and additional resources for learning. The document covers various topics including the setup, usage of IDEs, and basic scripting techniques for effective test automation.
![Why Watir? (contd...)
As a testing tool: It’s as robust & sophisticated as
‘professional’ tools such as Rational, Mercury & Segue.
As a library of a programming language [Ruby ] : It’s powerful.
(You have the power to connect to databases, read data files,
export XML, structure your code into reusable libraries, and
pretty much anything else you can think of…)
No “Vendor-script”
It’s simple – elegant – INTUITIVE
It has a supportive online community for when you get ‘stuck’.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/introductiontoruby-watir-140721053509-phpapp01/85/Introduction-To-Ruby-Watir-Web-Application-Testing-In-Ruby-8-320.jpg)
![Anatomy of Watir
Script
# Loads the watir gems
require 'watir'
# Loads all the gems required to drive firefox and chrome
require 'watir-webdriver'
# To open a new browser(firefox)
browser = Watir::Browser.new :firefox
# Navigate to the below URL
browser.goto 'http://ourgoalplan.com/'
# Identify the field to which data is to be inserted and enter the value
browser.text_field(:name => 'txtName').set 'subhasish.pattanaik'
browser.text_field(:name => 'txtPassword').set 'subh_2727'
# To click the button
browser.button( :id => 'btnLogin').click
# To enter the goals in the Text area
browser.text_field( :id => 'ucAddGoal_txtAddGoal').set '[CIRRATA-
WP] : TESTING + ISSUES REPORTING[EST - 2HRS]' + "n" +
'[COMMETTE] : TESTING + ISSUES REPORTING[EST - 2HRS]'
# To click on the Add Goal button
browser.button( :id => 'ucAddGoal_btnAddGoal').click](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/introductiontoruby-watir-140721053509-phpapp01/85/Introduction-To-Ruby-Watir-Web-Application-Testing-In-Ruby-15-320.jpg)
![A Closer Look... at the
structure
browser.button(:value, "Click
Me").click
[Variable] . [method] (: [element] , “ [unique identifier]” . [method]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/introductiontoruby-watir-140721053509-phpapp01/85/Introduction-To-Ruby-Watir-Web-Application-Testing-In-Ruby-24-320.jpg)
Introduction To Ruby Watir (Web Application Testing In Ruby)
- 1. Introduction to Ruby-Watir PRESENTED BY: SUBHASISH PATTANAIK SOFTWARE QUALITY ANALYST MINDFIRE SOLUTIONS
- 2. Contents What is Watir? What WATIR is not... What is Ruby? How does Watir works? Why Watir? Setting up WATIR Learning WATIR IDE's for Ruby-Watir Small Scripts
- 3. What is WATIR? Web Application Testing In Ruby It is a library for the Ruby language which drives Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer the same way people do; clicks links, fills in forms, and presses buttons. Watir can also check results, such as whether expected text appears on the page. It can be used to test all types of web applications (ASP.Net, JSP, PHP, Rails, etc…) Open Source – written by Bret Pettichord, Paul Rogers and many other contributors.
- 4. What WATIR is not... Watir is not a record/playback tool. However, there are several recorders “out there” WatirMaker Watir WebRecorder Webmetrics RIA Script Recorder (most recent discussion…they are considering open sourcing their application) Watir is not a link checker. However, you can easily write your own link checker and customize it to your specific needs. Watir is not a test case management tool. However, you can write one in Ruby if desired. Doesn’t test Flash or Applets.
- 5. What is Ruby? Full featured Object Oriented scripting language Made “famous” for it’s web application framework Rails. (Ruby on Rails) Interpreted rather than compiled Written by Matz (Yukihiro Matsumoto) Started in 1994 Written in C Will work on any platform that has a C compiler Windows Linux
- 6. How does Watir works? Uses the COM interface of Internet Explorer (IE) Allows an external program to control IE Similar interfaces exist for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Full access to the contents of an HTML page Provides different ways to access objects
- 7. The Big Question : Why Watir?
- 8. Why Watir? (contd...) As a testing tool: It’s as robust & sophisticated as ‘professional’ tools such as Rational, Mercury & Segue. As a library of a programming language [Ruby ] : It’s powerful. (You have the power to connect to databases, read data files, export XML, structure your code into reusable libraries, and pretty much anything else you can think of…) No “Vendor-script” It’s simple – elegant – INTUITIVE It has a supportive online community for when you get ‘stuck’.
- 10. Learning WATIR : Getting Started As you start to get into Ruby/Watir you’ll want some Good information at your fingertips! Introductory Documentation: Watir homepage: http://watir.com Watir User Guide: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/watir Books: Everyday Scripting with Ruby: for Teams, Testers, and You: http://pragprog.com/book/bmsft/everyday-scripting-with-ruby Programming Ruby (Online Book): http://ruby- doc.com/docs/ProgrammingRuby/
- 11. Learning WATIR : More In-Depth Forums: Watir General Forum (now on Google Groups): http://groups.google.com/group/watir-general?hl=en Watir Search (web interface that searches 7 Watir sites): https://www.google.com/cse/home? cx=007267089725385613265:gmydx5gtw6u Online Ruby Information: http://www.ruby-doc.org/ Watir Book : https://github.com/watir/watirbook
- 12. Development Environment's(IDE's) for Ruby Use any text editor as an IDE: ScITE (Free) Included with your ruby download. Notepad ++(Free) Eclipse (using RDT Plugin) http://rubyeclipse.sourceforge.net/ Ruby In Steel (Free - $199) (Add-on to VS.Net ) http://www.sapphiresteel.com Komodo IDE ($295) / Komodo Edit (Free) http://www.activestate.com
- 13. Using Ruby's Interactive Command Interpreter (IRB) What is it? Interactive Ruby. It evaluates Ruby expressions from the Terminal. Used To: Run quick experiments to see if things will work in your tests – irb (main) : 001 : 0> require 'watir'. – irb (main) : 002 : 0> require 'watir-webdriver'. – irb (main) : 003 : 0> browser = Watir::Browser.new'. – irb (main) : 004 : 0> browser.goto 'http://google.com'
- 14. Let's Get Started.. It’s time to turn on the Watir!
- 15. Anatomy of Watir Script # Loads the watir gems require 'watir' # Loads all the gems required to drive firefox and chrome require 'watir-webdriver' # To open a new browser(firefox) browser = Watir::Browser.new :firefox # Navigate to the below URL browser.goto 'http://ourgoalplan.com/' # Identify the field to which data is to be inserted and enter the value browser.text_field(:name => 'txtName').set 'subhasish.pattanaik' browser.text_field(:name => 'txtPassword').set 'subh_2727' # To click the button browser.button( :id => 'btnLogin').click # To enter the goals in the Text area browser.text_field( :id => 'ucAddGoal_txtAddGoal').set '[CIRRATA- WP] : TESTING + ISSUES REPORTING[EST - 2HRS]' + "n" + '[COMMETTE] : TESTING + ISSUES REPORTING[EST - 2HRS]' # To click on the Add Goal button browser.button( :id => 'ucAddGoal_btnAddGoal').click
- 16. Use Watir Using Watir API is very easy. Reference the Watir API using the keyword 'require' and start coding. require 'watir' require 'watir-webdriver' browser = Watir::Browser.new :firefox
- 17. Web Pages are all about Objects Web pages are developed with objects: Links, buttons, tables, drop-down boxes, forms, frames, etc. Watir scripts need to access these objects & manipulate them just as a user would. Clicking, submitting, typing, selecting, etc…
- 20. Manipulating Web Page Objects:Radio Buttons
- 21. Manipulating Web Page Objects:Selection Boxes
- 22. Manipulating Web Page Objects:Text Fields
- 24. A Closer Look... at the structure browser.button(:value, "Click Me").click [Variable] . [method] (: [element] , “ [unique identifier]” . [method]
- 25. Test Automation is MORE than Identifying Objects Identifying objects is currently the most time consuming part of creating your test scripts… However, after your objects have been identified & manipulated: you want to “Test” them! You’ll want to create “PASS” or “FAIL” scenarios. …This is the most sophisticated part of your scripts. Will learn more on this in next seminar...
- 26. Congratulations! You are on your Way …to programming the Ruby-Watir way !!
- 27. References 1. https://github.com/watir/watirbook 2. http://watir.com/ 3. http://watir.com/examples/ 4. http://www.thoughtworks.com/insights/articles/automated- testing-using-ruby-and-watir 5. http://watirwebdriver.com/ 6. http://www.rubywatir.com/ 7. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watir