05 - Recording Your First Test

While the sample include testPlan.fx.yaml as an example, you can also create this file by simply interacting with the application. The Power Apps Test Engine provides a record mode that allows you to generate test plans based on your interactions with the app.

NOTE: The recording feature is currently under development and improvement. This feature will continue to change and improve in future updates.

Steps to Record Your First Test

Follow these steps to record your first test:

  1. Open the RunTests.ps1 Script:

    • Navigate to the \samples\buttonclicker\ directory.
    • Open the RunTests.ps1 script in a text editor like Visual Studio Code.

  2. Modify the Script to Enable Recording:

    • Locate the line that runs the PowerAppsTestEngine.dll using the dotnet command.
    • Add -r True to the end of this line to enable recording mode. The modified line should look something like this:
    dotnet PowerAppsTestEngine.dll -u "storagestate" -p "canvas" -a "none" -i "$currentDirectory\testPlan.fx.yaml" -t $tenantId -e $environmentId -r True

  3. Run the Script:

    • Save the changes to RunTests.ps1.
    • Open a PowerShell terminal and navigate to the \samples\buttonclicker\ directory.
    • Run the script by executing:
    pwsh -File RunTests.ps1

  4. Interact with the Application:

    • The Power App should open, and the Playwright inspector window will appear.
    • Interact with the application by clicking buttons and performing the actions you want to record.

  5. Finish Recording:

    • When you are ready to finish recording, select the Continue button in the Playwright inspector.
    • This will complete the recording session.

  6. Locate the Recorded Test File:

    • Once the test is complete, navigate to the TestOutput folder.
    • You should find a recorded.te.yaml file in this folder. This file contains the recorded test steps based on your interactions with the application.

By following these steps, you can easily create a test plan by interacting with your Power App, making it simpler to automate your testing process.

Summary

In this section, you learned how to record your first test using the Power Apps Test Engine. By enabling recording mode in the RunTests.ps1 script and interacting with your Power App, you can generate a test plan based on your actions. This makes it easier to automate your testing process and ensure your application works as expected.