When designing automated tests for websites, we often focus on clicks, data entry, or verifying elements...
However, there’s one crucial step that many overlook — reloading the page.
This action simulates a very common real-world user behavior, such as clicking the “refresh” button or reopening the page. That’s where the step:
When I reload the page
comes in — used to test the website’s stability after a refresh. Does the site retain its state? Do key elements disappear or break?
In this article, we’ll explore the importance of this step, when to use it, and demonstrate it on a safe and open-source website.
Why Is Reload Testing Important?
Reloading a web page may seem trivial, but it can uncover hidden issues — like:
- Cookie banners that reappear after being dismissed
- Forms that reset unexpectedly
- Dynamic content that fails to reload correctly
- User settings or preferences that don’t persist
Testing these behaviors helps ensure a smooth and consistent user experience.
The Test Scenario: Cookie Banner Behavior
We chose the site https://starfish-greathearts.org
for this test.
It displays a cookie banner when you first land on the homepage.
You can see more step definitions: https://webship.co/docs
See the full article:https://webship.co/blog/webship-js-when-i-reload-page
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