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Understanding Capybara::Session<\/strong><\/h1>\n

\"Capybara::Session\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

We can script Capybara as we would interact with a browser. Further, the session methods allow us to set and query the current state of our headless “browser.”<\/p>\n

Capybara::Session: Visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n

First thing first, the visit method takes an address parameter and will fetch the page. Example:<\/p>\n

visit “\/articles\/”<\/p>\n

However, when we are running tests against a Rails application, we have access to the named routes directly in our examples like this:<\/p>\n

So, visit articles_path<\/p>\n

Moreover, this allows your test to delegate the responsibility for understanding that path to the router, allowing greater flexibility in the future.<\/p>\n

Capybara::Session: Current Path<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Certainly, the current_path method returns the path without the protocol, server, and port. Moreover, this is useful for checking that you arrive on a certain page after a previous action took place. For instance:<\/p>\n

page.current_path<\/p>\n

However, that would return “\/articles\/” when you\u2019re on the articles index page.<\/p>\n

Capybara::Session: Save and Open Page<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sometimes you can\u2019t tell why a test is passing when it should be failing or vice versa. Certainly, this method is a great debugging tool. At any point in an example you can write:<\/p>\n

save_and_open_page<\/p>\n

Therefore, it will store the page it fetched to a file and open it in your default web browser.<\/p>\n

Whenever a test is doing something mysterious, this is my first debugging step. In the same vein, you\u2019ll see that sample data is different than expected or the browser is on a totally different page than intended. Similarly, note that Capybara is saving a static page of HTML\u2013it\u2019s not clickable and you can\u2019t do much of anything other than look at the page and inspect the DOM.<\/p>\n

Within<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The within method allows you to scope all your actions down to a certain section of the page. Not to mention, this is awesome when you want to focus your tests down to just one component. For instance:<\/p>\n

within(“#articles”) do<\/p>\n

page.should have_link(article.title, href: article_path(article))<\/p>\n

end<\/p>\n

So, this will only look for the link inside the node with ID “articles”, ignoring everything else on the page.<\/p>\n

Since, the Session class represents a single user’s interaction with the system. Hence, the Session can use any of the underlying drivers. A session can be initialized manually like this:<\/p>\n

session = Capybara::Session.new(:culerity, MyRackApp)<\/p>\n

However, the application given as the second argument is optional. So, when running Capybara against an external page, you might want to leave it out:<\/p>\n

session = Capybara::Session.new(:culerity)<\/p>\n

session.visit(‘http:\/\/www.google.com’)<\/p>\n

Not to mention, Session provides a number of methods for controlling the navigation of the page, such as visit, +current_path, and so on. Also, It delegates a number of methods to a Capybara::Document, representing the current HTML document. This allows interaction:<\/p>\n

session.fill_in(‘q’, :with => ‘Capybara’)<\/p>\n

session.click_button(‘Search’)<\/p>\n

expect(session).to have_content(‘Capybara’)<\/p>\n

Moreover, When using capybara\/dsl, the Session is initialized automatically for you.<\/p>\n

Instance Attribute Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

#app -> Object readonly<\/p>\n

Returns the value of attribute app.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#mode -> Object readonly<\/p>\n

Therefore, returns the value of attribute mode.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#server -> Object readonly<\/p>\n

Also, returns the value of attribute server.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#synchronized -> Object<\/p>\n

Not to mention, returns the value of attribute synchronized.<\/p>\n

Instance Method Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n

#accept_alert(text_or_options = nil, options = {}, &blk) -> String<\/p>\n

So, execute the block, accepting a alert.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#accept_confirm(text_or_options = nil, options = {}, &blk) -> String<\/p>\n

Therefore, execute the block, accepting a confirm.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#accept_prompt(text_or_options = nil, options = {}, &blk) -> String<\/p>\n

Moreover, execute the block, accepting a prompt, optionally responding to the prompt.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#current_host -> String<\/p>\n

Host of the current page.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

 <\/p>\n

#current_path -> String<\/p>\n

Certainly, path of the current page, without any domain information.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#current_scope -> Object<\/p>\n

#current_url -> String<\/p>\n

Fully qualified URL of the current page.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#current_window -> Capybara::Window<\/p>\n

Furhter, Current window.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#dismiss_confirm(text_or_options = nil, options = {}, &blk) -> String<\/p>\n

So, execute the block, dismissing a confirm.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#dismiss_prompt(text_or_options = nil, options = {}, &blk) -> String<\/p>\n

Also, execute the block, dismissing a prompt.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#document -> Object<\/p>\n

#driver -> Object<\/p>\n

#evaluate_script(script) -> Object<\/p>\n

Thus, evaluate the given JavaScript and return the result.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#execute_script(script) -> Object<\/p>\n

Further, execute the given script, not returning a result.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#go_back -> Object<\/p>\n

However, move back a single entry in the browser’s history.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#go_forward -> Object<\/p>\n

In the same vein, move forward a single entry in the browser’s history.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#html -> String (also: #body, #source)<\/p>\n

Moreover, a snapshot of the DOM of the current document, as it looks right now (potentially modified by JavaScript).<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#initialize(mode, app = nil) -> Session constructor<\/p>\n

A new instance of Session.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#inspect -> Object<\/p>\n

#open_new_window -> Capybara::Window<\/p>\n

So, Open new window.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#raise_server_error! -> Object<\/p>\n

Further, raise errors encountered in the server.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#reset! -> Object (also: #cleanup!, #reset_session!)<\/p>\n

Now, reset the session (i.e. remove cookies and navigate to blank page).<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#response_headers -> Hash{String => String}<\/p>\n

Therefore, returns a hash of response headers.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#save_and_open_page(path = nil) -> Object<\/p>\n

Save a snapshot of the page and open it in a browser for inspection.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#save_and_open_screenshot(path = nil, options = {}) -> Object<\/p>\n

Save a screenshot of the page and open it for inspection.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#save_page(path = nil) -> String<\/p>\n

Save a snapshot of the page.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#save_screenshot(path = nil, options = {}) -> String<\/p>\n

Save a screenshot of page.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#status_code -> Integer<\/p>\n

Returns the current HTTP status code as an Integer.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#switch_to_window(window = nil, options = {}) -> Capybara::Window<\/p>\n

Window that has been switched to.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#visit(url) -> Object<\/p>\n

Navigate to the given URL.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#window_opened_by(options = {}, &block) -> Capybara::Window<\/p>\n

Get the window that has been opened by the passed block.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#windows -> Array<Capybara::Window><\/p>\n

Get all opened windows.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#within(*args) -> Object<\/p>\n

Executes the given block within the context of a node.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#within_fieldset(locator) -> Object<\/p>\n

Execute the given block within the a specific fieldset given the id or legend of that fieldset.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#within_frame(frame_handle) -> Object<\/p>\n

Execute the given block within the given iframe using given frame name or index.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#within_table(locator) -> Object<\/p>\n

Execute the given block within the a specific table given the id or caption of that table.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

#within_window(window_or_handle) -> Object<\/p>\n

So, this method does the following:.<\/p>\n

Methods included from SessionMatchers<\/p>\n

#assert_current_path, #assert_no_current_path, #has_current_path?, #has_no_current_path?<\/p>\n

Make your resume stand out and become a Certified Capybara Testing Professional. So, Try free practice tests here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A great career is just a certification away. So, practice and validate your skills to become Certified Capybara Testing Professional<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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