Month: 2024-12 | SEMOSS/Semoss Key features delivered: - Playwright Testing Framework Setup and Usability Enhancements: Introduced new Java classes (JavaRestClient for REST API interactions, PlaywrightTrace and Playwrighter for browser automation) enabling navigation, element interaction, and data handling for automated tests. Added new JSON configuration for time approval and improved interactive prompts to streamline tester workflows. - Playwright Dependency Reorganization and Code Formatting: Reorganized the Playwright dependency in pom.xml to the correct location and applied comprehensive code formatting for readability and maintainability. Major bugs fixed: - No high-severity bugs logged this month. Stability improvements were achieved through dependency relocation and consistent code formatting, along with clearer test feedback in Playwrighter. Overall impact and accomplishments: - Accelerated automated testing capabilities with a robust Playwright-based framework, improving test reliability and coverage for REST API and browser interactions. - Reduced maintenance burden via dependency reorganization and enforced code style, enabling faster onboarding and fewer merge conflicts. - Enhanced tester productivity through clearer prompts and configuration-driven time approvals. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - Java, Playwright, Maven (pom.xml) management, and test framework integration - REST API collaboration patterns via JavaRestClient - Browser automation with PlaywrightTrace and Playwrighter - JSON configuration management and improved interactive CLI prompts