Automating Web UI without the presence of UI

Imagine automating script development in parallel to development cycle and that too without the presence of UI? Really cool isn't it?

Yes, we can achieve this using Telerik Test Studio.

Telerik Test Studio announced two very useful features - Predefined elements and Element Mapping.

Using Predefined elements concept we can write our automation scripts without the presence of UI and once the UI is ready we just need to map our predefined elements using Element Mapping feature. This is specifically useful for Test Driven Development.
 

How to create Predefined Elements?

In 'Elements' tab we see a '+' icon and once we click on it one predefined element will be added.

Select that element and set your Control Type, Friendly Name and Technology Type and Save it.

               

How to add predefined elements to the test

1. Open Step Builder

2. Select Actions and then choose the necessary steps accordingly. Corresponding step will be added to the current open test

How to map the elements once UI is ready?

In 'Elements' tab, we have another option called 'Element Mapping', once we select that 'Mapping' dialog will be shown. Type 'New URL' and select 'Start Mapping'. Choose browser of your choice and say 'Record'.

In the browser highlight the corresponding element and choose 'Select Element' option. Dom explorer will show the details and modify if required and click on ‘Map Element’

Currently this feature is available only in Standalone Telerik Test Studio. You do not have this feature in Test Studio Plugin for Visual Studio.

These features really help QA team to develop scripts in parallel to development cycle. These features can also add How TTS helps to fasten Agile Process 

You can find more details about these here and here