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Scripting Web Tests

with Watir and Ruby

A One-Day Tutorial
July 2005
Copyright © 2004-2005 Bret Pettichord. Permission granted to reproduce with attribution.
Objectives
Learn Test Automation Concepts
Dispel Common Myths
Gain Hands-on Experience

2
Method
Allow people to use their own
computers
Provide a tool they can keep
We found open-source tools and
improved them
All class materials are open-source and
can be shared with others

3
Watir
WATIR = Web Application Testing In Ruby
Watir is the tool that developed from this
class (which we’ve taught since May 2003)
Since Jan 2005, Watir has become popular in
its own right
But our purpose is still to teach concepts that
apply whether you use Watir or another tool
– open-source or commercial

4
Watir Testimonials
Watir is the most compelling alternative for filling the automated
acceptance testing need – Ward Cunningham, comparing Watir to Fit
Watir Rocks! I have played with it for only about on hour and
accomplished what I had wanted to do, but did not have the
wherewithal, for ages. Truly awesome!!
I was able to write a few unit tests using Watir in about 15 minutes
and I’ve looked at Ruby code for all around 48 hours.
Up until now, I'd managed to avoid learning the Ruby scripting language....
But after seeing what Watir could do and how neat Ruby is, I became
a convert.
I've been looking for an easy to use automated test tool for quite some time
now. Something went wrong with everything that I tried. When I first came
across Watir, I expected the same disappointment. However, Watir blew my
freakin mind. Everything worked, no fuss, no muss, no bother. I had never
used Ruby or Watir, and within a half a day I was gliding through my
application with the greatest of ease. I can't overstate how much this
application is going to change my life
[Link]

5
Agenda
1. Show you a web application
2. Teach you how to drive it with a
program
3. Turn these programs into tests

6
A Series of Labs
1. Manually test Timeclock
2. Use the Ruby interactive shell (irb)
3. Write scripts
4. Verify results
5. Use Assertions
6. Use a Test Harness
End Result: A Suite of Tests for Timeclock
7
Enough Talk
Let’s see some action

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Example Script
require 'watir'
site = '[Link] set a variable
ie = Watir::[Link] # open the IE browser
[Link](site) # go to the google site
# enter 'pickaxe' in the search text field.
# "q" is the name of the search field
ie.text_field(:name, "q").set("pickaxe")
# click the 'Google Search' button
# "btnG" is the name of the Search button
[Link](:name, "btnG").click
# see if the Programming Ruby book appears on the page
if ie.contains_text("Programming Ruby")
puts "Test Passed"
else
puts "Test Failed!"
end

9
Expect to Struggle
We don't necessarily teach you
everything you need to know to
complete each lab
But the information you need is
documented somewhere
Ask questions if you are stuck
Feel free to experiment

10

Common questions

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The process involves opening a browser, navigating to a site, entering text into a search field, clicking a search button, and then verifying if specific text, such as 'Programming Ruby', appears on the page as a way to confirm the test result .

The tutorial uses an approach involving the provision of tools that learners can keep, using open-source materials, and offering practical, hands-on experience to facilitate learning .

The document suggests referring to available documentation, asking questions, and experimenting when encountering difficulties in the labs .

The tutorial expects learners to face struggles because it does not cover all necessary information within each lab, implying a reliance on self-directed learning, problem solving, and the need to leverage available resources, highlighting that overcoming challenges is an integral part of the learning process .

Users reported that Watir significantly simplified the process of writing automated tests, converting some from skepticism to advocacy due to its ease of use and effectiveness, transforming their approach to and perception of automated testing .

The main objectives of the tutorial are to teach test automation concepts, dispel common myths, and provide hands-on experience .

Watir is used as a practical tool in the tutorial to help learners apply test automation concepts regardless of whether they use Watir or another tool, by providing a hands-on approach where learners can use their own computers .

The user feedback depicted in the source shows Watir gaining popularity due to users sharing their positive experiences and outcomes, such as quick test creation and ease of use. This feedback likely led to increased trust, further development, and enhancements based on real-world user requirements, contributing to its evolution as a preferred automated testing tool .

Ward Cunningham's testimonial highlights Watir as a compelling choice due to its efficacy in fulfilling the automated acceptance testing needs while being easy to use, as it allows users to perform tasks efficiently without previous extensive experience in Ruby or automated testing tools .

The document states that all class materials are open-source and can be shared with others, and that the Watir tool itself developed from the class is open-source . This preference is also evident in the effort to find and improve open-source tools for learners' use .

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