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Overview

The NAVIGATE step allows you to navigate the browser to any URL. It supports both absolute and relative URLs and waits for the page to load before proceeding.

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Parameters

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url
string
required
URL to navigate to. Can be absolute (e.g., https://example.com) or relative (e.g., /dashboard)

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Behavior

  1. URL Processing: Processes the URL (absolute or relative)
  2. Navigation: Navigates the browser to the specified URL
  3. Page Load: Waits for the page to load completely
  4. Network Activity: Waits for network activity to settle

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Common Use Cases

  • Starting test flows at specific pages
  • Navigating between different sections of an application
  • Testing direct URL access to protected pages
  • Navigating to external resources
  • Testing URL parameters and query strings

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Error Handling

The step will fail if:
  • The URL is malformed or invalid
  • The navigation times out
  • The page fails to load (e.g., 404, 500 errors)
  • Network connectivity issues occur
The step provides clear error messages indicating the type of navigation failure.