v19.10.0

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What's New in ZeuZ Python Node (v19.10.0)

Here’s an overview of the latest updates and improvements in this release, along with links to relevant PRs for detailed changes:

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New Features

• Improved Test Case Control:
  • Added options to skip test cases or specific ranges easily ([Skip tc range implement #430], [Skip tc #432]).
  • Introduced actions to manage test case exits smoothly ([[Add] Test case exit action is added #487]).
• Recorder Enhancements:
  • Significant updates to the Recorder for better usability and functionality ([Recorder #423], [Recorder #437], [Recorder #459]).
  • Streamlined capturing and saving of DOM elements and variables ([Save dom of web and variables to server #482], [Dom #491]).
• Enhanced Automation Actions:
  • Added new actions for scrolling, drag-and-drop (with delay support), and navigation ([Scroll #444], [Scroll action improved #448], [Delay support in Drag and Drop Action #488]).
  • iOS apps can now be launched using their bundle ID ([ios app can be launched using bundle id #440]).
  • Mac Appium automation is now supported ([Mac appium automation #474]).
  • Google Cloud Storage integration for file management ([Actions for google cloud storage  #479]).
• Browser and Traffic Management:
  • Proxy implementation enables capturing browser-generated network traffic ([Proxy implementation for capturing browser generated traffic #509]).
  • Added features to manage browser downloads and capture network logs ([[FIX] Use zeuz download folder in Firefox to download files #434], [Capture network traffics #467]).

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Performance & Usability Improvements

• Faster and Smarter Execution:
  • Enhanced logic to reduce unnecessary delays while detecting elements ([[Fix] Node taking complete wait time to detect element #435]).
  • Improved handling of variable names and better error messaging ([added check if variable name empty or not #443], [Error msg fix #511]).
• Streamlined User Actions:
  • Simplified interactions with shadow DOM elements ([Shadow root implement #505]).
  • Improved scroll functionality for better control ([Scroll #444], ['scroll element to top' linked to scroll_to_element #450]).
  • Added support for "scroll to element" and "scroll element to top" actions (['scroll element to top' linked to scroll_to_element #450]).
• OCR (Optical Character Recognition):
  • Introduced OCR actions for better text recognition in images ([Ocr actions #442], [Ocr actions #445]).

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Reliability Enhancements

• Error Handling and Logging:
  • Improved error logs for auto teardown and better "if-else" syntax handling ([Skip tc range fix, zeuz_auto_teardown error log fix #431], [[Fix] if else log improve and new syntax logic fix #433]).
  • Fixes for various edge cases to make actions more robust ([[Fix] 'to' keyword fix #436], [fixed format issue by Shahid #484]).
• System Optimization:
  • Automatic cleanup processes and retry mechanisms for failed report uploads ([Implement Automated Cleanup, Python Version Check, and Retry Mechanism for Failed Report Uploads #485]).
  • Python version compatibility checks to ensure smooth execution ([Implement Automated Cleanup, Python Version Check, and Retry Mechanism for Failed Report Uploads #485]).

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Additional Improvements

• Improved Data Handling:
  • Datastore query results now return as lists of dictionaries for easier use ([Return select query result as list of dictionaries #494]).
  • Trimmed unnecessary whitespaces during data queries for accuracy ([trim whitespace in where databset #472]).
• API Updates:
  • New API added for step reporting during execution to keep reports up-to-date ([[Add] New api create_step_report to regular update of step #508]).
• Miscellaneous Fixes:
  • Minor bug fixes, performance tweaks, and usability enhancements across the platform ([Minor #504], [Go to link #510]).

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We’re continually improving ZeuZ to make your test automation experience more powerful and user-friendly. For a detailed breakdown of changes, check out the Full Changelog.

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This discussion was created from the release v19.10.0.