Datepickers | Bondar Academy

Lesson Summary

This lesson provides an introduction to automating date pickers , focusing on basic operations and techniques for selecting dates within a calendar interface. Key Concepts Navigation: Start by navigating to the forms menu and selecting the date picker page. Basic Date Selection: Click inside the input field to open the date picker and select a date by clicking on the desired number. Using Keywords: For stability, use the exactly keyword to ensure the correct date is selected, especially when multiple numbers are present. Advanced Techniques Month Selection: To select a month other than the current one, click the navigation icons or use a loop to click until the desired month is displayed. Conditional Logic: Implement conditions to handle scenarios where multiple dates are displayed (e.g., selecting the correct 28 when both April and May have this date). Assertions Use assertions to verify that the selected date appears correctly in the input field. If no placeholder exists, use check that input has value to validate the input field's content. In summary, this lesson covers the basics of working with date pickers, including selecting dates, navigating months, and validating selections through assertions. Mastering these techniques will aid in effectively automating date picker interactions.