Validate session storage values in your automated test
Session storage is a browser feature that lets your application store data for the duration of a browsing session. It is similar to local storage, but with one key difference: data in session storage is cleared when the browser tab is closed or navigated away from, making it ideal for temporary state tracking, session-specific flags, or per-visit settings.
The Check Session Storage step lets your automated test read a value from session storage and assert that it matches your expectation. This helps verify that your application sets and uses session data correctly as part of real user journeys.
Why session storage verification matters
Modern applications often rely on session storage to manage:
Temporary state flags
Interface preferences for the current visit
Tokens that only need to last for the session
Workflow state between pages
Conditional content based on session values
Incorrect session storage behaviour can cause UI inconsistencies, broken navigation, or unexpected application logic that only appears mid-session.
By including session storage checks in your flows, you make sure that your application’s in-session logic works exactly as intended.
How the step works
With the Check Session Storage step, your test:
Targets a specific key in session storage
Reads the stored value
Asserts that it matches an expected value or pattern
Fails the test if the value is missing or incorrect
This gives you precise validation of client-side state that drives behaviour behind the scenes.
For example:
After login, confirm a session token exists
After setting a filter, confirm the preference is in session storage
After navigation, confirm a flag persists until the tab is closed
After a UI toggle, confirm the state key reflects the change
These checks help ensure your application logic based on temporary client-side state is robust.
Combine session storage checks with other assertions
Session storage is often tied to visible behaviour or navigation. After checking session storage, your test might continue with:
Check Text to confirm UI reflects state
Check Value to verify inputs match the stored data
Browser Reload to confirm session persistence across reloads
Browser Back to ensure back navigation retains session context
Wait for Element to sync dynamic behaviour
This allows you to build comprehensive coverage that ensures both state and interface behave in harmony.
Reflect real user behaviour
Session storage only exists during a browsing session. By validating session values, your automation mirrors what real users experience, helping catch regressions that might be missed by checking UI alone.
This deepens your test coverage and gives you confidence that temporary client-side state behaves consistently and correctly across navigation, interaction, and session boundaries.