[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #53737: Create a way to autogenerate end-to-end test code from manual testing steps for WordPress core

[WordPress Trac]

#53737: Create a way to autogenerate end-to-end test code from manual testing steps
for WordPress core
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 Reporter:  psykro            |      Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement       |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal            |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Build/Test Tools  |    Version:
 Severity:  normal            |   Keywords:
  Focuses:                    |
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 As part of the proposal to [https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/08/07
 /e2e-end-to-end-testing-in-core-working-group-proposal/ bring end-to-end
 (e2e) testing to WordPress core], we would like to find a way to
 autogenerate end-to-end tests from manual testing steps.

 WordPress uses the [https://jestjs.io/ Jest] test framework for its e2e
 tests. Jest uses JavaScript code to create tests. Like most testing
 frameworks, it's built for developers who code the tests to be run on the
 front end, typically via a decoupled browser instance.

 However, this means that only those familiar with writing JavaScript code
 would be able to create new or edit existing tests. This creates a barrier
 to entry for those who would like to contribute to testing efforts but are
 not coders.

 Traditionally performing front-end testing would have been done by
 contributors following a manual process (i.e., physically filling in
 fields, clicking on buttons, etc.). Therefore, it would make sense to find
 a way to continue to allow these testers to contribute to the e2e test
 suite.

 We would like to find a way to autogenerate e2e tests, to somehow record
 and save the process of manual testing and convert that into JavaScript
 code that is compatible with the Jest framework.

 This initiative aims to empower any contributor to contribute to the e2e
 testing efforts without knowing how to code an automated test.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/53737>
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