Core API Reference

This page documents the primary interfaces and classes provided by TAFLEX JS.

BaseDriver (Abstract Class)

The root base class for all automation strategies.

Method	Description
`initialize(config)`	Initializes the driver session.
`terminate()`	Closes the driver session.
`getExecutionMode()`	Returns the current execution mode ('web', 'api', 'mobile').
`setReporterContext(context)`	Sets the reporter context for runner-specific logging.

The base class for Web and Mobile automation strategies (extends BaseDriver).

Method	Description
`navigateTo(url)`	Navigates to the specified URL or endpoint.
`findElement(logicalName)`	Resolves a locator and returns a wrapped element.
`loadLocators(pageName)`	Loads page-specific locators from JSON.
`captureScreenshot(name)`	Captures and attaches a screenshot to the reports.

The base class for API automation strategies (extends BaseDriver).

Method	Description
`get(endpoint, options)`	Performs an HTTP GET request.
`post(endpoint, data, options)`	Performs an HTTP POST request.
`put(endpoint, data, options)`	Performs an HTTP PUT request.
`delete(endpoint, options)`	Performs an HTTP DELETE request.

TAFLEX JS wraps native engine elements (Playwright or WDIO) to provide a consistent API by extending AbstractElement.

Method	Description
`click()`	Performs a click action.
`fill(value)`	Fills an input field with the specified value (clears first).
`type(value)`	Types a value into the input field (without clearing).
`press(key)`	Presses a specific key (e.g., 'Enter').
`getText()`	Returns the inner text of the element.
`getValue()`	Returns the input value of the element.
`isVisible()`	Returns `true` if the element is visible.
`isEnabled()`	Returns `true` if the element is enabled.
`waitFor(options)`	Waits for the element state (visible, hidden, etc).
`getAttribute(name)`	Returns the value of a specific attribute.

The engine behind hierarchical locator resolution.

Method	Description
`load(pageName)`	Loads and merges JSON locator files.
`resolve(logicalName)`	Returns the selector associated with the logical name.