UI Test Coding Agent

The UI Test Coding Agent is a specialized AI assistant for writing new UI tests for .NET MAUI with proper syntax, style, and conventions.

How to Use This Agent

• VS Code: Custom Agents in VS Code
• Copilot CLI: GitHub Copilot CLI

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What It Does

The UI Test Coding Agent:

• ✅ Creates new UI test pages in TestCases.HostApp
• ✅ Writes NUnit tests in TestCases.Shared.Tests
• ✅ Follows MAUI UI testing conventions and patterns
• ✅ Uses proper AutomationIds and Appium interactions
• ✅ Applies correct test categories
• ✅ Matches repository testing standards

When to Use

Use the UI Test Coding Agent when:

• Creating new UI tests for a bug fix or feature
• Adding test coverage for existing functionality
• Converting manual test scenarios into automated tests
• Updating existing tests with new test cases

Example Prompts

write UI test for issue #12345

write UI test for CollectionView item selection

create UI test that verifies Button click updates a Label

write UI test for Android SafeArea issue #12345

add a test case to Issue12345.cs that verifies the bug doesn't happen after rotation

write UI test that:
1. Navigates to a new page
2. Fills out a form
3. Submits it
4. Verifies success message appears

write UI test for issue #12345 that measures the Grid layout and verifies child element positions

write UI test for https://github.com/dotnet/maui/issues/12345

write UI test for Layout issue #12345 - make sure to use UITestCategories.Layout

Additional Example Prompts

Provide more context for better results:

write UI test for issue #12345 which is about CollectionView crashing on item removal

write UI test for https://github.com/dotnet/maui/issues/12345

write UI test for Android-specific SafeArea bug in issue #12345

write UI test that verifies:
- Button is visible on load
- Tapping button changes label text
- Label text persists after navigation

write UI test for Layout issue #12345 - make sure to use UITestCategories.Layout

write test that taps a Button and verifies a Label updates

write test that enters text in Entry and submits a form

write test that navigates to a new page and verifies page content

write test for Shell navigation with multiple tabs

write test that measures Grid row heights after layout

write test that verifies SafeArea padding on iOS

write test that verifies button VisualState changes on tap

write test that checks element visibility after property change

the test you created has a build error: [paste error]

the test can't find element "TestButton" - can you check the AutomationIds?

change the test category to UITestCategories.Layout instead of UITestCategories.Button