Page Object Model (POM)

Summary

A design pattern separating page structure (locators, actions) from test logic — dramatically improves maintainability, since a UI change only requires updating one page object, not every test that touches it.

• 1Refactor a simple test script into the Page Object Model structure.
• 2Learn why POM is considered a near-mandatory best practice for any serious automation framework.
• 3Practice adding a new test that reuses an existing page object without duplicating locators.