Test automation eases the test execution in the software development lifecycle, but it comes with its own set of challenges. One of the most important aspects of writing effective automation suites is their maintainability. To be able to scale the frameworks easily, it is essential to write clear, modular, and segregated scripts to minimize inter-dependence. If the scripts are written without any format, it can lead to a lot of overhead in their maintenance. This is where the Page Object Model comes to the rescue. In this article, we will be discussing the Page Object Model and how we can leverage its benefits in Playwright tests.
What Is a Page Object Model?
Page Object Model, or POM is an automation pattern that helps to create reusable components by encapsulating elements of a web page along with their interactions in a single class. These classes are a representation of each web page of the application and serve as reusable components.