Prompting 101 Guide

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Core Principles

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1. Descriptive Elements

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2. Verify States

Always begin with ‘Verify’ to check for :

1. Element presence

2. ​Content Validation

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Writing Steps

Each test step is one of the 4 types. ACTION, VERIFICATION, JAVASCRIPT, EXTRACT

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Best Practices

1. Start Simple: Begin with discrete actions for common interactions

2. Validate Early: Use verification actions to catch issues quickly

3. Extract Strategically: Only extract data you need for subsequent steps

4. JavaScript as Backup: Use JavaScript actions when other options aren’t sufficient

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Common Pitfalls

1. Multiple Actions: Combining multiple actions in one step

2. Vague Descriptions: Using unclear element descriptions

3. Missing Brackets: Forgetting to enclose values or elements

4. Skipping Verifications: Not validating important states

5. Implicit Waits: Not specifying wait durations

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Next Steps

• Try writing your first test

• Explore available actions

• Learn about test configuration