AutomationIds
AutomationIds are identifiers used in software development to uniquely label UI elements. These IDs are crucial for automated testing frameworks, enabling them to locate and interact with specific controls within an application's user interface. Without AutomationIds, automated tests would struggle to reliably target elements, making the testing process fragile and prone to failure.
The concept of AutomationIds is particularly relevant in cross-platform development environments like Xamarin or .NET MAUI,
Commonly, AutomationIds are implemented as string properties of UI elements. For instance, a button might have
The use of AutomationIds is a best practice for improving the maintainability and robustness of automated