Datepicker Page Object | Bondar Academy

Lesson Summary

In this lesson, we explore the concept of reusability within page objects by optimizing code for a date picker feature in an application. The lesson focuses on two types of date pickers: a common date picker and a date picker with a range. Key Concepts The interfaces of both date pickers are identical, differing only in the number of clicks required to select a date. We will create a new date picker page object with methods for both types of date pickers, maximizing code reuse. Implementation Steps Create a new page object file: datePickerPage.ts . Import necessary components and define the class DatePickerPage . Implement the method selectCommonDatePickerDateFromToday to select a date based on a dynamic number of days from today. Extract the date selection logic into a private method selectDateInCalendar for reuse. Create a second method selectDatePickerWithRangeFromToday that utilizes the private method for both start and end dates. Benefits of Reusability By following the DRY principle (Don't Repeat Yourself), we reduce code duplication, making the code more readable and maintainable . This approach allows for efficient testing and implementation of features. In summary, this lesson demonstrates how to effectively organize code within page objects to enhance reusability and optimize the development process.