build_screenshot_tests

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A skill for building instrumented screenshot tests in Remote Compose using RemoteScreenshotTestRule.

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Building Screenshot Tests using RemoteScreenshotTestRule

[!IMPORTANT] AI INSTRUCTION: Do not assume you should use RemoteScreenshotTestRule for all tests. If the user asks you to write a screenshot test, you MUST first explicitly ask them: "Would you like me to use the RemoteScreenshotTestRule for this test?" Proceed with using this skill only if they confirm.

This skill provides guidelines for building screenshot tests in the @compose/remote/remote-creation-compose project.

Purpose

RemoteScreenshotTestRule is a JUnit rule that allows taking screenshots of Remote Compose components. It handles:

Capturing the remote document.
Rendering it using RemoteDocumentPlayer.
Verifying the rendered image against a "golden" screenshot.

Setup

Test Class Annotations: Annotate the test class with @MediumTest, @SdkSuppress(minSdkVersion = 35, maxSdkVersion = 35), and @RunWith(AndroidJUnit4::class).

Add the Rule: Define the rule inside the test class.

@get:Rule
val composeTestRule: RemoteScreenshotTestRule by lazy {
    RemoteScreenshotTestRule(
        moduleDirectory = SCREENSHOT_GOLDEN_DIRECTORY,
        context = ApplicationProvider.getApplicationContext(),
        matcher = MSSIMMatcher(threshold = 0.999),
    )
}

Note: SCREENSHOT_GOLDEN_DIRECTORY is usually defined in the module, e.g., androidx.compose.remote.creation.compose.SCREENSHOT_GOLDEN_DIRECTORY.

How to use `RemoteScreenshotTestRule`

1. Basic Usage (Direct Testing)

Use runScreenshotTest and provide a lambda with the Remote Composable content you want to test.

@Test
fun simpleTest() {
    composeTestRule.runScreenshotTest {
        RemoteBox(
            modifier = RemoteModifier.fillMaxSize().background(Color.Red)
        )
    }
}

2. Overriding Configuration

You can override profile, layout direction, or offer outer content if needed.

@Test
fun alignByBaseline() {
    composeTestRule.runScreenshotTest(profile = TestProfiles.androidXExperimental) {
        RemoteColumn(modifier = RemoteModifier.fillMaxSize()) {
            RemoteRow(modifier = RemoteModifier.fillMaxWidth()) {
                RemoteText(
                    text = "Large String",
                    fontSize = 40.rsp,
                    modifier = RemoteModifier.alignByBaseline(),
                )
                RemoteText(
                    text = "Small String",
                    fontSize = 14.rsp,
                    modifier = RemoteModifier.alignByBaseline(),
                )
            }
        }
    }
}

3. Grid Testing (Optional)

For testing multiple variations efficiently, you can combine this rule with GridScreenshotUI. Refer to the build_grid_screenshot_tests skill for detailed instructions on using the grid utility.

Best Practices

Thresholds: Use MSSIMMatcher(threshold = 0.999) for high-precision matching.
Golden Directory: Ensure moduleDirectory points to the correct golden assets folder.
Remote Scope: Inside the runScreenshotTest lambda, you are in a @RemoteComposable @Composable scope. Make sure to use RemoteModifier and Remote components (e.g. RemoteBox, RemoteText).