May 1, 2024
Updated June 16, 2025
18 minute read
Navigating the World of Test Automation: An Introduction to Page Object Model
The Page Object Model, often abbreviated as POM, is a design pattern widely adopted in the field of software test automation. At its core, POM provides a way to create a more organized, maintainable, and understandable structure for your automated tests. Imagine a website with several pages like a homepage, a login page, and a product page. With POM, each of these web pages (or sometimes even significant components within a page) is represented as a separate class in your test automation code. These classes act as an interface to the page, containing the definitions of the web elements (like buttons, text fields, and links) found on that page, along with methods that simulate user interactions with these elements.
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Reading list
We've selected two books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Page Object Model.
Focuses on designing and implementing a Selenium framework using Java. It covers all aspects of framework design, including POM. The book is well-written and easy to follow, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn more about framework design.
Provides a quick start guide to Selenium WebDriver. It covers all the basics of Selenium WebDriver, including POM. The book is well-written and easy to follow, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to get started with Selenium WebDriver.
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