⌛WAIT_TYPE

Definition of WAIT_TYPE

In the context of web automation scripts,, WAIT_TYPE plays a crucial role in ensuring that web elements are in the correct state before an action is performed. Various types of waits can be specified:

VISIBILITY

• Definition: The automation script waits until the web element is both present in the Document Object Model (DOM) and visible on the page.

• Use Case: Use this when you need to interact with an element that must be visible to the user, such as form fields, buttons, and other interactive elements.

PRESENCE_OF_ELEMENT_ON_DOM

• Definition: The automation script waits solely for the element to be present on the DOM, regardless of its visibility.

• Use Case: Suitable for situations where the presence of an element within the DOM is sufficient to proceed, even if the element is not visible, such as hidden input fields.

PRESENCE_OF_TEXT_GREATER_THAN_ONE

• Definition: The automation script waits solely for the element to be present on the DOM, regardless of its visibility.

• Use Case: Suitable for situations where the presence of an element within the DOM is sufficient to proceed, even if the element is not visible, such as hidden input fields.

ELEMENT_TO_BE_CLICKABLE

• Definition: Waits for an element to be in a state that allows user interaction, particularly to be clicked.

• Use Case: Essential when ensuring that a button or link has become interactive following a prior action or page load.

PRESENCE_OF_ATTRIBUTE_VALUE_GREATER_THAN_ONE

• Definition: This wait checks that an element's attribute contains a value with a length greater than one character.

• Use Case: Useful when you need to validate that an attribute like 'value' in input fields is populated.

NONE

• Definition: Indicates that no wait is to be applied before proceeding with the action.

• Use Case: Used when the element is immediately available or when wait conditions are managed separately.

Implementation Tips

• Selecting the appropriate WAIT_TYPE is vital for the reliability of test execution.

• Incorrect usage of WAIT_TYPE can lead to flaky tests or increased execution time.

Usage

By default default wait will be 30sec but user can provide custom timeout as per the requirement

Example:

amazonLanding,VISIBILITY:60,SCROLL_TO_TOP,condition,NONE,NONE,NONE,NONE

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