Automation testing, especially in the beginning, can be tricky. Automation is more challenging and requires more technical skill than manual testing. It is impossible without the right tools.
One tool that is widely used is the Selenium IDE. It is an effective, easily operated and offers multiple functions necessary in running automated test suites.
This article on Selenium IDE provides a detailed explanation of the tool, and how to get started with it.
Now, let’s move on to Selenium IDE features.
- Cross-browser applicability: When it was first released in 2006, Selenium IDE was only compatible with Firefox. This continued for a decade, but that has changed. Selenium IDE is now available as both a Firefox Add-on and a Google Chrome Extension.
- Robust functional tests: Selenium IDE resolves this issue by capturing numerous object locators each time a script is recorded. In the midst of playback, if IDE cannot detect one locator, it will try using every other locator until one of them functions as required. However, if none of the locators work, the test will fail.
- Virtual testing of responsive web apps: When it comes to testing the visual schematics of responsive web apps, it must be tested on a wide range of viewports. This ensures that the website renders perfectly, no matter what device is being used to access it.
By using Selenium IDE for visual UI testing, the tester can perform visual testing of their Applitools Visual Grid, which offers 100+ combinations of emulators, browsers, and viewport sizes.
Conversely, testers can also monitor website behavior on this responsive checker which allows them access to viewports of the latest devices. Simply enter the website URL and view how it renders across real devices.
Selenium IDE, with its new, powerful features, is sure to make life easier for technical professionals. This leaves them with more time to create code and less time in running repetitive tests.
