Record Test Cases
What is the Recorder?
The Recorder allows you to create automated tests by capturing your actions in a browser.
Instead of writing steps manually, you can:
Click through your application
Type into inputs
Navigate between pages
The Recorder converts these actions into structured test steps automatically.
When to Use the Recorder
Use the Recorder when you want to:
Quickly create UI test cases
Capture real user flows
Add steps to an existing test
Avoid writing Gherkin manually
It’s the fastest way to turn manual testing into automation.
Before You Start
To use the Recorder, you need:
TestFirst Utilities Pack is installed and Test Runner is running
If the Recorder button is disabled:
Download the Utilities Pack
Install utilities pack and run the Test Runner
How to Record a New Test
Your recorded actions are now converted into an automated test.
What the Recorder Captures
The Recorder currently supports capturing the following actions:
Clicks (buttons, links, tables)
Typing (inputs, forms)
Basic navigation flows
Table Interactions
(intelligently detect table relationships to interact with rows and cells)
Assertions (verifying elements are displayed)
Tips for Best Results
💡 Use Recorder whenever possible Recorder is the fastest and easiest way to create automated tests in TestFirst.
💡 Record realistic user flows Record clear, intentional actions and avoid unnecessary clicks or navigation
💡 Review recorded steps before saving This helps ensure the test logic is correct and clean.
💡Add validations to make tests more reliable
Next Steps
After recording a test case, you can:
Run the test using the Test Runner
Run the test from a Test Scope
Add additional actions or assertions
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