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Vaccanoll's avatar
Vaccanoll
New Contributor
8 years ago

Classes in Javascript

I can't tell what version of Javascript is currently supported by TestComplete, but I am really hoping it supports classes of somekind.  (Bascially EcmaScript 2015)    I tried searching for it, but...
  • tristaanogre's avatar
    tristaanogre
    8 years ago

    From the help at https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/general-info/version-history/features-added-to-ver-12-0.html

     

    TestComplete 12 adds JavaScript (ECMAScript 6) as a new scripting language for writing automated tests. You can record, write, run, and debug tests written in JavaScript.

    JavaScript in TestComplete is powered by the V8 engine – the same engine that is used in Google Chrome and Node.js. For the usage specifics, see JavaScript - Specifics of Usage.

     

    As an example.... see, this past Friday was Hobbit Day (yes, I'm that much of a nerd) and I have this bit of PseudoCode hanging on my wall of my cubicle:

    import gandalf;
import balrog;
import bridge_of_khazad-dum;
public class GandalfvsBalrog extends Moria
{
Wizard Gandalf; //declare variables
Balrog misterSparkles;
main()
{
Gandalf.print("You Shall NOT PASS!!!);
misterSparkles.print("RARARARRRRARR!!!!);
Gandalf.HitGroundWithStaff_MakeBridgeFall;
if(misterSparkles.isFallingWayDown)
{
misterSparkles.whipGandalf_bringHisButtDownToo;
}
while(Gandalf.isFallingWayDown)
{
Gandalf.GrabSword_KickButtandYellAlot;
}
return One_Smoted_Balrog;
}
}

    So.... For Hobbit Day, I converted this into a JavaScript automation.  I've attached the code units as an example... the result looks like:


charleshb's avatar
charleshb
Occasional Contributor

How did you get the import to work? For me it just shows "Unexpected token import" syntax error in the importing script unit.

 

Edit: OK, I see the code attached and it does not use "import" - it just uses require("...") followed by instance creation.

So, not good for me. It seems we cannot use the "import" keyword.

tristaanogre's avatar
tristaanogre
Esteemed Contributor
6 years ago
charleshb wrote:

How did you get the import to work? For me it just shows "Unexpected token import" syntax error in the importing script unit.

 

Edit: OK, I see the code attached and it does not use "import" - it just uses require("...") followed by instance creation.

So, not good for me. It seems we cannot use the "import" keyword.

See my reply in your other thread.  You are correct "import" is not supported in TestComplete.  While JavaScript is supported as ECMAScript 6, it is not quite the same as doing a straight JavaScript set of code.  TestComplete utilizes the engine but you still need to follow TestComplete conventions of usage.