guara 0.0.11

Framework to build UI test automation in Page Transactions pattern

Guará

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What is Guará?

Guará is a Python framework designed to simplify UI test automation. Inspired by design patterns like Page Objects, App Actions, and Screenplay, Guará focuses on Page Transactions—encapsulating user interactions (transactions) on web pages, such as Login, Logout, or Form Submissions. It’s not just a tool; it’s a programming pattern that can be adapted to any web driver, not just Selenium.

Why Guará?

• Simplicity: Reduces repetitive code by encapsulating web interactions into reusable transactions.
• Flexibility: Works with any web driver, not limited to Selenium.
• Clarity: Makes test scripts more readable and maintainable.

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Quick Start

Installation

Guará requires Python 3.8+. Install it via pip:

pip install guara

Syntax

Application.at(apage.DoSomething [,with_parameter=value, ...]).asserts(it.Matches, a_condition)

Example in Action

from selenium import webdriver
from pages import home, contact, info, setup
from guara.transaction import Application
from guara import it

def test_sample_web_page():
    # Initialize the Application with a driver
    app = Application(webdriver.Chrome())
    
    # Open the web application
    app.at(setup.OpenApp, url="https://anyhost.com/")
    
    # Change language to Portuguese and assert content
    app.at(home.ChangeToPortuguese).asserts(it.IsEqualTo, content_in_portuguese)

    # Navigate to Info page and assert text presence
    app.at(info.NavigateTo).asserts(it.Contains, "This project was born")

    # Close the web application
    app.at(setup.CloseApp)

Behind the Scenes

The repetitive web driver code is encapsulated in a transaction class:

class ChangeToPortuguese(AbstractTransaction):
    def do(self, **kwargs):
        self._driver.find_element(By.CSS_SELECTOR, ".btn:nth-child(3) > button:nth-child(1) > img").click()
        self._driver.find_element(By.CSS_SELECTOR, ".col-md-10").click()
        return self._driver.find_element(By.CSS_SELECTOR, "label:nth-child(1)").text

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Key Features

1. Page Transactions

• Encapsulates user actions into reusable transactions.
• Reduces boilerplate code and improves readability.

2. Flexible Assertions

• Use built-in assertions like it.IsEqualTo, it.Contains, and more to validate outcomes.

3. Cross-Driver Compatibility

• Works with Selenium and can be adapted to other web drivers.

4. Asynchronous Execution

• Supports asynchronous operations for modern web applications.

5. ChatGPT Assistance

• Leverage AI to generate or debug transactions.

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Documentation

Tutorial

Get started with a step-by-step guide to build your first automation.

Demonstration

Examples

Explore practical examples in the examples folder.

Advanced Topics

• The pattern explained
• Configuring dry-run
• Embedded logs
• ChatGPT assistance
• Page Transactions and Page Objects Model
• Using Other Web Drivers
• Using test frameworks
• Asynchronous Execution
• Non-Testers Usage

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Contributing

How You Can Help

• Star this project on GitHub.
• Share it with your network.
• Write a blog post or tutorial about Guará.
• Contribute code: Check out the good first issues and submit a pull request.

Guidelines

• Read the Code of Conduct before contributing.
• Follow the steps in the Contributing Guide.

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Why the Name "Guará"?

Guará is the Tupi–Guarani name for the Scarlet Ibis, a vibrant bird native to South America. Just like the bird, Guará stands out for its simplicity and elegance in solving complex UI automation challenges.

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Used by

• @cu-sanjay/cricket-score-scraper
• @theijhay/platform_automation
• @srmorita/py-selenium-practices
• @douglasdcm/automacao_de_testes

Ready to Dive In?

Start automating with Guará today! Check out the tutorial and explore the examples to see how Guará can simplify your UI testing workflow.

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Guará: Simplifying UI automation, one transaction at a time. 🚀