pom

POM is an acronym used in several domains, most notably in software engineering, build and deployment tooling, materials science, and government planning. The different meanings are distinct and context-dependent.

Page Object Model is a design pattern in test automation for web applications. It organizes UI interactions by modeling each page as a separate class that encapsulates the page’s structure and behavior. Each class exposes methods representing user actions and properties for UI elements, which makes test scripts more readable and reduces duplication. Tests interact with page objects rather than directly with element locators, aiding maintainability when the UI changes. Common implementations use Selenium WebDriver, with patterns such as Page Factory or fluent interfaces to initialize elements and chain actions.

Project Object Model refers to Maven’s configuration model. The Project Object Model is defined in an XML file named pom.xml and specifies project coordinates (groupId, artifactId, version), dependencies, plugins, build settings, and profiles. Maven uses the POM to resolve transitive dependencies and manage builds, including multi-module projects through parent and child relationships. The POM supports inheritance, property substitution, and plugin configuration to automate compilation, testing, packaging, and deployment.

Polyoxymethylene is a thermoplastic engineering polymer known for high rigidity, low friction, and good dimensional stability. It is used in gears, bearings, bushings, fittings, and other components requiring precise tolerances. Commercially available as acetal or Delrin, POM can be reinforced or copolymerized to adjust properties such as impact resistance and chemical compatibility. It can be sensitive to high temperatures and certain solvents.

Program Objective Memorandum is a DoD planning document in the United States that presents resource needs for a future five-year period, informing budget requests and program decisions. The POM is part of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process and helps align capabilities with strategic priorities.