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Pickerwheel is the UI element, specific to mobile devices that allows a user to pick a single value from multiple values displayed as a scrollable list. This UI element is available on both Android and iOS. Here, in this article, we will be discussing how to automate Picker Wheel specifically for iOS. 



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#How_to_Automate_Picker_Wheel_UI_Element_Using_Appium">1 How to Automate Picker Wheel UI Element Using Appium?</a></li><li><a href="#How_to_Automate_Picker_Wheel_UI_Element_Using_Testsigma">2 How to Automate Picker Wheel UI Element Using Testsigma?</a></li><li><a href="#Conclusion">3 Conclusion</a></li><li><a href="#Frequently_Asked_Questions">4 Frequently Asked Questions</a><ul><li><a href="#How_to_select_random_values_from_the_iOS_picker_wheel_using_Selenium">4.1 How to select random values from the iOS picker wheel using Selenium?</a></li></ul></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="how-to-automate-picker-wheel-ui-element-using-appium">How to Automate Picker Wheel UI Element Using Appium?</h2>



Automation of an iOS-specific pickerWheel UI element via Appium using the XCUITest driver is quite simple. Let’s look at 2 approaches to do so below:



Approach 1:&nbsp;



The simplest way to automate Picker Wheel is via the “driver.sendKeys()” method. PickerWheel contains values in the form of strings. The same string that needs to be selected can be passed as a value via sendKeys and the needed result can be achieved.



Here, the pickerWheel element is accessed via method “XCUIElementTypePickerWheel” as in the sample code below:



driver.findElement(By.xpath(&#8220;//XCUIElementTypePickerWheel[@value=&#8217;Today&#8217;]&#8221;)).sendKeys(&#8220;Wed 25 Dec&#8221;);



Here:



Element located by pickerWheel is “//XCUIElementTypePickerWheel[@value=&#8217;Today&#8217;]”.



Value picked by pickerWheel is “Wed 25 Dec”.



Refer image below to get more clarity about PickerWheel via Appium Inspector:



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Approach 2:&nbsp;



In the second approach, javascript’s mobile method selectPickerWheelValue can be used:



{



HashMap&lt;String, Object&gt; params = new HashMap&lt;&gt;();



params.put(&#8220;order&#8221;, &#8220;next&#8221;);



params.put(&#8220;offset&#8221;, 0.15);



params.put(&#8220;element&#8221;, ((RemoteWebElement) pickerWheelElement).getId());



driver.executeScript(&#8220;mobile: selectPickerWheelValue&#8221;, params);



}



And it accesses the pickerWheel values in forward or backward direction, as needed, using the above parameters.&nbsp; &nbsp;



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>Order: The value of order determines where to pick the next value &#8211; for forward direction “next” value should be passed and for backward “previous” should be passed.</li> <li>Offset: The height of the wheel at which click should be done.</li> <li>Element: PickerWheel element.</li></ul> 



Let’s discuss how the pickerWheel interaction can be automated in an iOS native application using simple natural language in <a href="https://testsigma.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Let’s discuss how the pickerWheel interaction can be automated in an iOS native application using simple natural language in Testsigma: (opens in a new tab)">Testsigma</a>:



&nbsp;&nbsp;“ Pick option by text test data in the UI identifier picker view”



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Here,&nbsp;



test data: The pickerWheel value that should be selected regardless of direction. ui identifier:  locator of the PickerWheel Element.



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<h2 id="how-to-automate-picker-wheel-ui-element-using-testsigma">How to Automate Picker Wheel UI Element Using Testsigma?</h2>



It is quite easy to automate picker wheel UI element (for Android and iOS) using Testsigma. The tool uses NLPs, and you must pick out the correct NLP corresponding to the picker wheel UI element detection.



Step 1. Create a project (Android or iOS) and a test case to automate picker wheel UI element testing. Read more on how to <a href="https://testsigma.com/docs/projects/overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">create a project in Testsigma</a>.



Step 2. Navigate to the website or the application with the number picker element. 



Step 3. Select the text (number you want to pick) and the element (id, xpath, name) to locate the object.



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Step 4. You can either record the test steps using Testsigma’s record-and-playback option or write the test cases yourself. Both the options generate tests in plain English.



Step 5. The results of running the tests are available in images with a detailed breakdown of each test step.



If you compare the two methods used here, one using Appium and the other using Testsigma, both perform the same task differently. Appium is code-based, while Testsigma takes the no-code approach and gets the work done in a few minutes.



<a href="https://testsigma.com/compare-test-automation-tools" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Compare different testing tools</a> and see how Testsigma differs from them.





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<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>



A picker wheel is a dynamic UI element with multiple values that allow users to pick one at a time. They are used on websites and mobile apps, which makes testing them quite significant.



However, validating the function and UI of a picker wheel is more challenging than checking any other UI element. Picker wheels are dynamic and require an advanced testing tool that can identify dynamic elements and capture them in the test.



While other tools require you to manually determine the element path, Testsigma’s AI-powered feature automatically captures the element and adds it to the test case. For this, you can also use the record-and-playback method enabled in Testsigma.



The idea is to accurately create test cases for an element that is quite challenging to recognize when it comes to <a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">automation testing</a>. Testsigma reduces the time spent manually scouring the page to identify the picker wheel element.



Read here &#8211; <a href="https://testsigma.com/testsigma-vs-appium" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Testsigma vs Appium</a>



<h2 id="frequently-asked-questions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>



<h3 id="how-to-select-random-values-from-the-ios-picker-wheel-using-selenium">How to select random values from the iOS picker wheel using Selenium?</h3>



To <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/37120103/how-to-select-random-value-from-ios-picker-wheel-using-selenium" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">select random values from the iOS picker wheel using Seleniu</a>m, you have to use the random module and generate a random index within the range of the picker options. Locate the picker wheel element, get its options, and select the option corresponding to the random index. Use the send_keys method to send the selected value to the picker wheel.

Automate Picker Wheel Using Testsigma

During the multiple phases of the software development life cycle(SDLC), multiple types of testing are performed depending on the stage of development. Each <a href="https://www.elluminatiinc.com/software-development-life-cycle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stage of the SDLC</a> has different requirements and objectives for the testing to fulfill. The testing phase starts with unit testing, followed by integration testing, system testing, system integration testing, acceptance testing, and regression testing.&nbsp;



During each testing phase, if something does not work as per the requirements, the defects detected by the testers are raised and assigned to the developers to fix. Once defects are fixed, they are retested by testers to ensure it works as desired. This is called retesting. But isn’t it the same as regression testing? They are not. Let us discuss regression testing vs retesting in detail in this article and understand all about regression testing vs retesting.



Regression Testing:



<a href="https://testsigma.com/regression-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Regression testing</a> checks if code changes affect existing features. It confirms that the application still functions correctly after updates. It includes functional and non-functional tests and is not done on new modules.



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Retesting:



Retesting, also called <a href="https://testsigma.com/guides/confirmation-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">confirmation testing</a>, ensures that previously identified defects are fixed correctly. It involves re-running failed test cases to verify they now pass.



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<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#Regression_Testing_vs_Retesting_Differences">1 Regression Testing vs Retesting Differences</a></li><li><a href="#Conclusion">2 Conclusion:</a></li><li><a href="#Frequently_Asked_Questions">3 Frequently Asked Questions</a><ul><li><a href="#Is_Retest_done_after_Regression_test_What_comes_first_Retesting_or_Regression_Testing">3.1 Is Retest done after Regression test, What comes first Retesting or Regression Testing?</a></li><li><a href="#What_is_the_difference_between_Retesting_and_Sanity_Testing">3.2 What is the difference between Retesting and Sanity Testing?</a></li></ul></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="regression-testing-vs-retesting-differences">Regression Testing vs Retesting Differences</h2>



Let&#8217;s explore the key differences between Regression Testing and Retesting in software testing:



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Regression Testing</td><td>Retesting</td></tr><tr><td>Purpose</td><td>The primary purpose of regression testing is to ensure that recent code changes have not adversely affected existing functionalities. It involves running previously executed test cases to verify that new code modifications haven&#8217;t introduced new defects.</td><td>Retesting is focused on verifying that a specific bug or issue reported earlier has been fixed correctly. It involves running test cases related to the particular issue to confirm that it no longer exists.</td></tr><tr><td>Scope</td><td>It encompasses many test cases, not just those related to recent changes. The goal is to check the overall integrity of the software after any modifications.</td><td>It is narrowly focused on a specific defect or issue and involves re-executing only the test cases directly related to it.</td></tr><tr><td>Automation</td><td>Automation is commonly used for regression testing because it involves running many test cases. Automated test suites help efficiently execute these tests whenever there are code changes.</td><td>Automation can be used for retesting, but it&#8217;s only sometimes necessary, especially for one-time verifications of specific issues. Manual testing is often sufficient for retesting.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/test-plan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Test Plan</a></td><td>It is typically part of the overall test plan and is executed at various stages of the development cycle, such as during integration testing, system testing, and even post-release maintenance.</td><td>Retesting is usually planned and executed when a specific defect is reported. It may only be explicitly mentioned in the test plan if necessary to verify the fix.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://testsigma.com/guides/what-is-test-case/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Test Cases</a></td><td>Test cases for regression testing cover a wide range of functionalities and scenarios to ensure the overall stability of the software. They are not limited to specific defects.</td><td>Test cases for retesting are specific to the reported defect. They are designed to replicate the conditions that triggered the issue initially.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



In summary, while regression testing and retesting are important aspects of <a href="https://testsigma.com/guides/software-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">software testing</a>, they serve different purposes and have distinct scopes. Regression testing is a broader practice aimed at ensuring overall software stability, often automated while retesting is a focused verification of specific bug fixes, typically done manually or with fewer test cases.



<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion:</h2>



In conclusion, &#8220;Regression Testing vs Retesting&#8221; illustrates two vital yet distinct facets of the software testing process.



Regression Testing is a method that ensures the stability and functionality of a software system during modifications. It involves passed and failed test cases and can be performed manually or with automation tools. While it ensures business continuity and detects potential side effects, optimizing can be time-consuming and challenging. Retesting, on the other hand, is a specific practice that re-executes failed test cases to verify defects, enhancing product quality and reducing verification time.



Understanding the disparities and advantages of these two testing approaches is essential for maintaining software integrity and delivering high-quality products to users. The choice between regression testing and retesting hinges on the goals and priorities of the testing phase within the software development lifecycle.



<h2 id="frequently-asked-questions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>



<h3 id="is-retest-done-after-regression-test-what-comes-first-retesting-or-regression-testing">Is Retest done after Regression test, What comes first Retesting or Regression Testing?</h3>



Yes, retesting is done after regression testing. Retesting is done after a software release to ensure that the new features function properly, but regression testing is done before the software is released to ensure that the new features work properly, while regression tests are conducted to determine if there are any earlier issues in the software.



<h3 id="what-is-the-difference-between-retesting-and-sanity-testing">What is the difference between Retesting and Sanity Testing?</h3>



Retesting entails testing a specific software functionality. It is not good for automation because the test case varies every time. If a defect or problem is discovered in the code, it is merely a portion of the testing process.



Sanity testing is performed to ensure that each function performs as intended. Only one component of the entire system is subjected to sanity testing. The primary goal of the testing is to ensure the system’s stability.

Regression Testing vs Retesting-Differences and Examples

To improve the quality of a software product built by developers, software testing is the key. Testing is essential to ensure that the end product delivered is stable and works according to the required specifications. As software testing plays a significant role in the delivery of the final product, it is necessary to consider that the testing process must involve accurate, exhaustive test cases and firm test strategy.



Test coverage has a huge impact on what is received as an end product. Efficient and apt test coverage covers all minute points &amp; areas, that many times go neglected. Complete test coverage should include scenarios on latency, speed, security, and usability. Hence, organizations always look for testers who can comprehend testing with precision and effectiveness. 



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#Common_TestnbspAutomation_Mistakes_QA_Teams_Tend_To_Make">1 Common Test&nbsp;Automation Mistakes QA Teams Tend To Make</a></li><li><a href="#1_Identifying_what_can_be_automated_and_not">2 1. Identifying what can be automated and not</a></li><li><a href="#2_Not_providing_proper_training_to_team_membersnbsp">3 2. Not providing proper training to team members&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="#3_Lack_of_Supervision">4 3. Lack of Supervision</a></li><li><a href="#4_Not_paying_heed_to_your_Return_on_Investment_ROI">5 4. Not paying heed to your Return on Investment (ROI )</a></li><li><a href="#5_Automating_large_tasksnbsp">6 5. Automating large tasks&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="#6_Use_of_Record_Playback_tools_for_scripting">7 6. Use of Record &amp; Playback tools for scripting</a></li><li><a href="#7_The_tool_is_chosen_just_because_it8217s_open-source">8 7. The tool is chosen just because it&#8217;s open-source</a></li><li><a href="#8_Other_common_test_automation_mistakesnbsp">9 8. Other common test automation mistakes&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="#What_are_the_basic_principles_to_achieve_success_while_automating_a_process">10 What are the basic principles to achieve success while automating a process?</a></li><li><a href="#Tips_for_QA_team_members_to_achieve_a_good_success_rate_in_automationnbsp">11 Tips for QA team members to achieve a good success rate in automation&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="#Tips_for_QA_Team_Leads_to_achieve_success_in_automation">12 Tips for QA Team Leads to achieve success in automation</a></li><li><a href="#Conclusion">13 Conclusion</a></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="common-test-automation-mistakes-qa-teams-tend-to-make">Common Test&nbsp;Automation Mistakes QA Teams Tend To Make</h2>



<h2 id="1-identifying-what-can-be-automated-and-not">1. Identifying what can be automated and not</h2>



For a tester, understanding what areas to automate and how it will help the organization is the basic rule of thumb for the success of test automation. If a tester fails to understand the primary goal of automating a process and what benefits it will bring to the organization, it would be a waste of money.



If you have no experience with automation, it’s difficult to decide which tasks to automate and which ones to execute manually. But it’s also a mistake going in without a plan. You need to have a clear understanding of automation and how it will affect daily tasks, cost and time in the long run.



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<h2 id="2-not-providing-proper-training-to-team-members">2. Not providing proper training to team members&nbsp;</h2>



Organizations often fail to understand that making a change is easy, but making people accept the change and live with it is really very hard. This is where businesses struggle. They adopt automation without taking their team on board and don’t understand their employees who make or break the deal. 



There are two critical phases where you need to ensure your team is with you:



1. &nbsp; Training and adaptation



2. &nbsp; Testing and implementation of the automated solution



The introduction of any tool requires proper training of the tool to the members who will be using it. It should not be rolled out to the organization and asked to do hit and trial. The tools should be made familiar with a bunch of people and then once they are well versed with it they should train others.



The best way to do this is by offering training. Before enacting your automation strategy, <a href="https://www.visme.co/teams/training-and-development/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">create a training document</a> and have multiple meetings and workshops. It’s also helpful to host a testing session to ensure your staff fully understands the automated processes. 



<h2 id="3-lack-of-supervision">3. Lack of Supervision</h2>



Supervision is not limited to managing your staff and their roles during automating a project. Supervision also includes managing the entire project along with the automation process. Failure to manage your automated processes results in losing control of the project and impacts sales adversely. Supervisors should always monitor the automated process activity to ensure all processes are successful and if something goes wrong, they should be the first one to know and get the issue fixed.



<h2 id="4-not-paying-heed-to-your-return-on-investment-roi">4. Not paying heed to your Return on Investment (ROI )</h2>



Investment in automating a process is not limited to license purchase only, it may require much more investment such as :



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>Cost of implementation and installation</li><li>Extra tools and services</li><li>Hiring specialized staff</li><li>Running cost</li></ul>



For more insight on it,&nbsp; please refer to the link below:&nbsp;



<a href="https://www.thoughtworks.com/insights/blog/when-to-automate-and-why" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.thoughtworks.com/insights/blog/when-to-automate-and-why/</a>



<h2 id="5-automating-large-tasks">5. Automating large tasks&nbsp;</h2>



It’s a common perception, first to automate larger tasks. But, practically it is always better to automate smaller tasks first and focus on larger tasks later.



If you start automating the larger tasks first, it is going to be difficult and time-taking to complete. You also risk making serious errors and disrupting your whole process. Hence, it may lead to a loss of money.



What if you’re bogged down with multiple large projects. If automating them is the only solution, reorganize and prioritize these tasks into smaller chunks. Automate some parts of the task which you think are repetitive and work independently on the other parts. 



<h2 id="6-use-of-record-playback-tools-for-scripting">6. Use of Record &amp; Playback tools for scripting</h2>



Record and playback tools generate complex scripts that are difficult to understand and maintain. Record and play features should only be viewed as a way to generate skeletal scripts. It should not be used as a final step in automated script creation. When automation is newly introduced in any organization, many testers depend on record and playback for creating test scripts, as they are not well versed with the automation process and methodology. Effective and Efficient Automation Testing requires good knowledge of the system and the creation of simple scripts. When testing scripts are simple, they are easy to understand for everyone in the team. Such scripts are also easy to maintain and update for testers that are well aware of the module.



<h2 id="7-the-tool-is-chosen-just-because-it-s-open-source">7. The tool is chosen just because it&#8217;s open-source</h2>



Nowadays, Open source tools are being widely accepted in the market. But, selecting an open-source tool as it would be cost-saving should not be the only tool selection criteria.



Open-source tools require you to be well versed with technical skills. If any issue crops up while handling the tool, you won’t be able to get the support over the phone or mail from the vendor.&nbsp;



Open-source tools attract users as they have no licensing fees but they also come with some limitations. Some have limited functionality and may not give you all the features you need, so be very clear about what you require and how the tool will help you to automate your desired requirement.



Many organizations end up using both open-source and commercial tools together since the commercial tools can fill in any missing functionality that the open-source tools don&#8217;t have, and often add value on top of the open-source tools.



The article&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Many organizations end up using both open-source and commercial tools together since the commercial tools can fill in any missing functionality that the open-source tools don't have, and often add value on top of the open-source tools. The article&nbsp;Reluctance To Abandon Automated Tests And Switch To Scriptless Automation Testing discusses&nbsp;why new user-friendly scriptless automation testing tools are still a second thought.
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<h2 id="8-other-common-test-automation-mistakes">8. Other common test automation mistakes&nbsp;</h2>



The most common test automation mistakes which organizations tend to make while indulging in the fresh setup of automation process are:&nbsp;



<ol><li>Not understanding the benefits of automation</li><li>Not setting automation goals</li><li>Using automation to improve a bad process</li><li>Automating larger tasks as opposed to automating time-consuming tasks</li></ol>



Before you implement your automation strategy, understand these test automation mistakes and prevent making them. 



<h2 id="what-are-the-basic-principles-to-achieve-success-while-automating-a-process">What are the basic principles to achieve success while automating a process?</h2>



Some simple tips can be kept in mind while implementing automation:



1. Keep things simple. Do what is required. You should not overdo things to make it look fancy and complicated.



2. Doing simple things does not mean automating an easy process. It means you should take baby steps to achieve your automation goals. You may start automating with a simple feature, but it may happen that the final implementation of automation turns out to be complex.



3. The team should be cross-functional. You should not restrict the automation job either only with the testers or only with the developers. Each of the disciplines has to step into each other’s shoes to achieve automation of the project. This approach gives everyone an in-depth knowledge of the project and also the ability to tackle any technical issues that may arise.



4. Take your time to understand the application which you want to automate. Design it well to avoid technical mistakes.



5. Keep asking for feedback frequently from clients and testers to ensure the right product is being built.



6. Apply proper coding standards and practices. The design should be simple, try to keep the tests independent of each other. Consider factors like “maintainability” of the test suit.



7. Automation for a team is not just the implementation and maintenance, but it also includes the integration of the automated suite to Continuous Integration(CI). It requires testers to learn and adopt new skills, new tools, and technologies. 



<h2 id="tips-for-qa-team-members-to-achieve-a-good-success-rate-in-automation">Tips for QA team members to achieve a good success rate in automation&nbsp;</h2>



<ol><li>Each individual is responsible for their work product and its quality.&nbsp;</li><li>You should be responsible for your work, how to do, what to do and when to do. Team lead should not tell you what to do, every single day.</li><li>You should never hesitate in communicating, asking questions no matter even if you feel it is irrelevant, raise concerns, red-flags or issues as soon as they arise.</li><li>&nbsp;You should keep yourself updated and never stop learning.</li></ol>



<h2 id="tips-for-qa-team-leads-to-achieve-success-in-automation">Tips for QA Team Leads to achieve success in automation</h2>



<ol style="padding-bottom: 10px"><li>Establish strong processes and train your associates in such a way that they can work independently with minimum or no supervision</li><li>Consider the team’s opinion on timelines, schedules, effort estimations, and planning.</li><li>You should be approachable to the team for any type of communication.</li><li>Be a team player and share responsibilities.</li></ol>



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<h2>Conclusion</h2>



In a competitive market, where the client demands high-quality products with fast-paced delivery, automation surely helps, if chosen wisely. Before automating any process, understand the requirement well, find out the limitations, list down all requirements that can be automated.



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You should not just run behind automation and think it would create magic and help in faster delivery of the product. Wisely select the areas of automation, have a clear test strategy and test plan. Start automating a smaller module, everyday repetitive activities and focus on larger modules later to avoid the common test automation mistakes we are likely to make.



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