crowd-funder-for-time-pwa/test-playwright

Playwright Test Suite

This directory contains the automated end-to-end test suite for Time Safari using Playwright. The tests verify critical functionality across web and mobile platforms.

Test Structure

Tests are organized by feature area and numbered for execution order:

• 00-noid-tests.spec.ts - Tests for unregistered users
• 05-invite.spec.ts - Contact invitation functionality
• 10-check-usage-limits.spec.ts - Usage limit verification
• 20-create-project.spec.ts - Project creation
• 25-create-project-x10.spec.ts - Bulk project creation
• 30-record-gift.spec.ts - Gift recording
• 33-record-gift-x10.spec.ts - Bulk gift recording
• 35-record-gift-from-image-share.spec.ts - Gift recording from shared images
• 37-record-gift-on-project.spec.ts - Project-specific gift recording
• 40-add-contact.spec.ts - Contact management
• 50-record-offer.spec.ts - Offer recording
• 60-new-activity.spec.ts - Activity feed updates

Key Files

• testUtils.ts - Shared test utilities and helper functions
• TESTING.md - Detailed testing guide and manual test procedures
• playwright.config-local.ts - Playwright configuration for local testing
• exported-data.json - Test data for import/export testing

Prerequisites

1. Endorser server running locally (see TESTING.md for setup)

   git clone https://github.com/time-endorser/endorser-ch.git
   cd endorser-ch
   npm install
   test/test.sh
   cp .env.local .env
   NODE_ENV=test-local npm run dev
   

2. Playwright browsers installed:

   npx playwright install
   

3. For mobile testing:

   • XCode (for iOS)
   • Android Studio or connected Android device

Running Tests

Full Test Suite

# Run all tests (web + mobile)
npm run test:all

# Run web-only tests
npm run test:web

Individual Tests

# Run a specific test with tracing
npx playwright test -c playwright.config-local.ts --trace on test-playwright/40-add-contact.spec.ts

Test Environment Options

1. Local Endorser Server (default):

   NODE_ENV=test-local npm run dev
   

2. Global Test Server:

   VITE_DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER=https://test-ledger.time.com npm run dev
   

3. Minimal Test Data:

   rm ../endorser-ch-test-local.sqlite3
   NODE_ENV=test-local npm run flyway migrate
   NODE_ENV=test-local npm run test test/controller0
   NODE_ENV=test-local npm run dev
   

Test Data

The test suite uses predefined test users, with User #0 having registration privileges. To use it: Profile -> Advanced -> Switch Identifier -> Add Another Identity -> You Have A Seed -> Advanced -> Use mnemonic for Test User #0 -> Import

More details available in TESTING.md

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

1. Test Failures

   • Some tests may fail intermittently - try rerunning
   • Check Endorser server logs for backend issues
   • Verify test environment setup

2. Mobile Testing

   • Ensure XCode/Android Studio is running
   • Check device connectivity
   • Verify browser installation

3. Data Issues

   • Clear browser data if tests fail due to stale state
   • Reset IndexedDB if needed
   • Check service worker status

For more detailed troubleshooting, see TESTING.md.

Contributing

When adding new tests:

1. Follow the existing naming convention
2. Use testUtils.ts for common operations
3. Add appropriate comments and documentation
4. Update this README if adding new test categories
5. Consider both web and mobile platforms

Related Documentation

• TESTING.md - Detailed testing guide
• Playwright Documentation
• Endorser server documentation for test setup