Organizing tests with step groups

As your tests grow, a flat list of steps can become difficult to navigate. With step groups, you can bundle related steps together under a shared name. For example, you might group a sequence of click, type, and submit steps under a name like “Log in” or “Fill out payment form”. Step groups are a great way to give your tests a clear, scannable structure to your browser and mobile tests.

Create a step group

To create a step group:

1. Open a browser or mobile test in the Trainer.
2. Click + (Add step) at the position where you want the group.
3. Select Step group.
4. Enter a descriptive name for the group, such as “Navigate to checkout” or “Verify order confirmation.”

The step group is created as an empty container. You can populate it by recording new steps, dragging existing steps into it, or using the + (Add step) menu while your cursor is inside the group.

Add steps

Step groups can contain any step type, including clicks, assertions, JavaScript steps, API steps, and flows.

There are three ways to add steps to a step group:

• Record into a group - position your cursor inside the step group, and record steps as usual. New steps are automatically added within the group.
• Drag and drop - drag existing steps into a step group to move them inside it. You can also drag steps out of a group to remove them.
• Use the add-step menu - click + (Add step) while your cursor is inside a step group to add any step type directly.

Nesting step groups

Step groups can be nested inside other step groups. Each nesting level has a distinct color-coded indent bar so you can visually distinguish hierarchy depth. The maximum depth of nested step groups is 4.

Learn more

• Step groups vs. flows
• Flows
• Creating effective flows
• How to make your tests easier to understand