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ZeroStep leverages AI to enhance Playwright tests using plain-text instructions, making test creation faster and more resilient.

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What is ZeroStep?

ZeroStep is a tool that supercharges Playwright tests with AI. Its ai() function leverages GPT3.5 and GPT4 to simplify and enhance Playwright tests by allowing commands to be based on plain-text instructions instead of CSS selectors or XPath locators. This integration enables the incorporation of AI into tests without disrupting the existing development workflow. With ZeroStep, tests can be made more resilient to change and complex interactions can be scripted using plain-text instructions. By removing the need for selectors, ZeroStep enables rapid test creation and automation of actions and assertions. The tool also facilitates a Test-Driven Development (TDD) approach to writing End-to-End (E2E) tests. ZeroStep offers a free tier for users and straightforward pricing plans.

Who created ZeroStep?

Zerostep was created by a team aiming to supercharge Playwright tests with AI. The company launched on November 1, 2023. ZeroStep's AI function leverages GPT3.5 and GPT4 to simplify and enhance Playwright tests by using plain-text instructions instead of CSS selectors or XPath locators. The innovative approach allows for more resilient tests that adapt at runtime without the need to change development workflows.

What is ZeroStep used for?

Use ZeroStep to utilize the good parts of Playwright while avoiding common E2E testing pitfalls
Automate testing without using selectors, as ZeroStep's AI assistant determines actions at runtime
Build tests quickly by expressing actions and assertions as plain text instructions
Automate complex scenarios easily
Write E2E tests without being tightly coupled to implementation details of the application
Automate testing using a TDD-approach
Automate tests even before the functionality is feature-complete
Make E2E tests simpler and more resilient to change using ZeroStep
Script interactions and assertions with plain-text instructions
Enhance the resilience of E2E tests by writing them with ZeroStep

Who is ZeroStep for?

Software testers
Developers
Salesforce Professionals

How to use ZeroStep?

To use Zerostep, follow these steps:

Install the Zerostep package by running npm i @zerostep/playwright -D.
Instead of using CSS selectors or XPath locators, utilize Zerostep's AI assistant to determine actions based on plain-text instructions.
Integrate Zerostep directly into Playwright tests to incorporate AI into your testing workflow seamlessly.
Utilize the ai() function to script complex interactions and assertions using plain-text instructions.
Write E2E tests that are resistant to changes and express actions clearly in plain text.
Enjoy the benefits of Zerostep's approach, which eliminates the need for selectors, speeds up test implementation, and allows for automation of complex scenarios.
Benefit from a TDD (Test-Driven Development) approach to writing E2E tests as tests are not tied to implementation details.
Avail of generous free tier pricing with 2,000 ai() function calls per month and unlimited users.

By following these steps, you can effectively use Zerostep to supercharge your Playwright tests with AI assistance, making your testing process simpler and more resilient to change.

Pros

Use the good parts of Playwright while avoiding common E2E testing pitfalls
No selectors are used, ever. ZeroStep's AI assistant determines what actions to take at runtime
Build tests quickly by expressing actions and assertions as plain-text instructions
If you can express what you want tested, you can automate it
Since tests aren't coupled to implementation details of the application, you can take a TDD-approach to writing E2E tests

Cons

Selectors are tightly coupled to the application's markup
Every action must be precisely translated to code, making E2E tests slower to implement than unit and integration tests
Complex scenarios are difficult to automate and constantly break
E2E tests can only be written after the functionality tested is feature-complete

Pros

Cons

Use the good parts of Playwright while avoiding common E2E testing pitfalls
No selectors are used, ever. ZeroStep's AI assistant determines what actions to take at runtime
Build tests quickly by expressing actions and assertions as plain-text instructions
If you can express what you want tested, you can automate it
Since tests aren't coupled to implementation details of the application, you can take a TDD-approach to writing E2E tests

Selectors are tightly coupled to the application's markup
Every action must be precisely translated to code, making E2E tests slower to implement than unit and integration tests
Complex scenarios are difficult to automate and constantly break
E2E tests can only be written after the functionality tested is feature-complete

ZeroStep FAQs

How does ZeroStep supercharge Playwright tests with AI?: ZeroStep's ai() function unlocks the power of GPT3.5 and GPT4 to make Playwright tests simpler and more resilient to change.

What sets ZeroStep apart from the conventional approach to E2E testing?: ZeroStep does not use selectors, relies on AI to determine actions at runtime, and allows building tests quickly with plain text instructions.

What are the benefits of testing with ZeroStep?: Tests are not coupled to implementation details, enabling a TDD-approach. If one can express what is to be tested, it can be automated.

What is the pricing structure of ZeroStep?: ZeroStep offers a generous free tier and straightforward pricing for 2,000 ai() function calls per month with unlimited users.

How can ZeroStep assist in creating an opportunity in Salesforce?: ZeroStep assists in creating an opportunity by handling actions such as entering data, clicking buttons, and verifying the outcome using plain text instructions.

What functionality does ZeroStep offer for Google searches?: ZeroStep offers functionality to search for a term, verify results, and interact with elements like hitting enter based on plain text instructions.