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Cross-Browser Testing with WebdriverIO (From Setup to Execution)
Cross-Browser Testing with WebdriverIO (From Setup to Execution)
Playlist
- Introduction and Installation | Part I
- How To Use Locators For WebElement Interactions | Part II
- How to Handle Waits and Synchronization in WebdriverIO | Part III
- Using waitUntil Command in WebdriverIO | Part IV
- How To Implement Page Object Model In WebdriverIO | Part V
- How to use Fixtures and Hooks In WebdriverIO | Part VI
- How to Parameterize Your Tests | Part VII
- How to Handle Frames and iFrames in WebDriverIO | Part VIII
- How to Handle Alerts and Windows | Part IX
- Comprehensive Reporting Tools | Part X
- How to Use Assertions in WebdriverIO | Part XI
- cross-Browser Testing with WebdriverIO (From Setup to Execution) | Part XII
- Master Parallel Testing in WebdriverIO for Faster Test Automation | Part XIII
- How to Click Elements with Offsets in WebdriverIO | Part XIV
About The Video
In Part 12 of the WebdriverIO series, join 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨 𝐀 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳, founder of AutomateNow and discover the essentials of Cross Browser Testing and Cross Platform Testing with real-world examples. Learn why testing on different browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and platforms (Windows, macOS) matters—and how to set it all up using LambdaTest and WebdriverIO.
Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:48 What Is Cross-Browser Testing?
02:11 Cross-Browser Testing Benefits
04:13 What Is Cross-Platform Testing?
04:42 Cross-Platform Testing Benefits
06:44 LambdaTest Capabilities Generator
10:08 Cross-Browser Testing Example
14:44 Cross-Platform Testing Example
18:44 Conclusion
Key Topics Covered
Cross-Browser Testing
Importance: Cross-browser testing ensures your application functions correctly across different web browsers. Browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge may exhibit different behaviors. Testing across browsers helps detect glitches and inconsistencies.
Benefits:
Improved Compatibility: Ensures the application works seamlessly across browsers.
Wider Audience Reach: Provides a consistent experience regardless of browser used.
Catches Browser-Specific Bugs: Identifies issues that may only appear in certain browsers.
Enhanced User Experience: Guarantees that users enjoy the same experience on any browser.
Supports Legacy Systems: Tests older browser versions that may not be supported by major vendors, ensuring compatibility for a broader user base.
Cross-Platform Testing
Importance: Cross-platform testing checks how your application behaves on different platforms (e.g., various operating systems and devices like mobile phones, desktops, and tablets).
Benefits:
Broader Device Coverage: Ensures compatibility across all devices (mobile, tablet, desktop).
Consistent Performance: The application should perform consistently across all devices.
Catches Platform-Specific Bugs: Identifies bugs that might appear on specific devices or operating systems.
UI Consistency: Ensures the user interface looks the same across different platforms.
Accessibility Compliance: Verifies that accessibility standards are maintained on all platforms.
WebdriverIO Integration
The video dives into using WebdriverIO for both cross-browser and cross-platform testing. It includes setting up LambdaTest, a service that supports these kinds of tests, and how to configure capabilities in WebdriverIO for various browsers and platforms.
Step-by-step Demo: Shows how to set up and run tests for multiple browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) on different platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Related Blogs & Hubs
Cross Browser Testing With WebdriverIO [Tutorial] How to Run WebdriverIO Tests: Getting Started Tutorial
Marco A Cruz
Marco, the founder of automateNow, distinguished as an international conference speaker, coach, influencer, YouTuber, and blogger. With a heart rooted in engineering, Marco harbors a profound passion for software testing, dedicating over a decade to the field. His journey has equipped him with valuable insights, which he enthusiastically shares with the world. Marco's mission is to empower aspiring engineers, aiming to help them realize their dreams through his wealth of knowledge and experience.
