How can I use OS X's Accessibility API to write acceptance tests for my applications?

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I'm writing a GUI application in Cocoa. I'd like to use Cucumber to write acceptance tests to continually verify that the application's features work. I'm already writing the application in MacRuby.

Can I use the Accessibility API to click things and drag things around? Where can I read about how to do such things? I've found Apple's site to be relatively mum on the topic.

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 05 '11 at 15:50

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I'd suggest checking out Frank. It uses the accessibility approach and has worked great for me so far!

answered Mar 05 '11 at 15:50

raidfive

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Frank is only for iOS, isn't it? – Peeja Mar 06 '11 at 18:26
@Peeja Yes. Could implement a similar solution if there isn't already one out there. I think the overall concept should be the same. – raidfive Mar 07 '11 at 00:53

How can I use OS X's Accessibility API to write acceptance tests for my applications?

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