AI Page Object Model for UI Test Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
UI testing for web applications is time-consuming due to the need for frequent updates of test scripts when UI elements change, as each test script associated with a UI element must be rewritten, leading to increased effort and time for test developers.
Innovation Solution
A UI test automation model utilizing a neural network to generate a generic page object representation based on UI codes, which can be compiled into page objects in various programming languages, reducing the effort required to update test scripts with changes to the web application's DOM.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If test scripts are manually updated whenever UI elements change, then testing accuracy is maintained, but time consumption and effort increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service automation where the AI model automatically generates and updates test scripts in response to UI changes. The model monitors UI element changes and autonomously creates corresponding test script updates without requiring manual developer intervention, thus maintaining testing accuracy while eliminating time consumption associated with manual updates
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual process of test script updating with an AI-based automated system. The neural network model processes UI change detections and generates test script updates programmatically, substituting the manual mechanical updating process with an intelligent automated system that maintains reliability while dramatically reducing time investment
2Reliability
If multiple test scripts are maintained for each UI element, then comprehensive testing coverage is achieved, but complexity of maintenance increases
Solution Approach 1:
The AI model serves multiple functions within a single system: it detects UI changes, generates test scripts, updates existing scripts, and manages the test suite. This universal approach consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate tools and processes, achieving comprehensive testing coverage while reducing maintenance complexity through a unified automated system
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an AI model as an intermediary between UI elements and test scripts. This intermediary automatically manages the relationships between multiple test scripts and UI elements, handling the complexity of maintaining comprehensive testing coverage by autonomously generating and coordinating multiple test scripts rather than requiring manual management of their complex interrelationships
3Reliability
If test scripts are updated frequently to match UI changes, then test reliability is maintained, but developer productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting UI changes and generating corresponding test script updates without developer intervention. This maintains test reliability through frequent updates while preserving developer productivity, as developers are freed from the repetitive task of manually updating test scripts and can focus on higher-value activities
Solution Approach 2:
The AI model creates copies of test script patterns and templates automatically based on detected UI changes. Rather than requiring developers to manually rewrite or modify test scripts, the system generates appropriate test script copies and variations automatically, maintaining test reliability through consistent updates while dramatically improving developer productivity by eliminating manual copying and modification work
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for performing user interface (UI) test automation may include receiving a document object model (DOM) associated with a web application, the web application having one or more web pages; generating a generic object representation of the web application based on the DOM using a page object model; generating a page object based on the generic page object representation in a first programing language; and storing the page object in the first programming language in a database to be accessed by test scripts associated with a UI test automation of the web application.