Codeless Visual Testing
summary
Claims a codeless path to visual testing by extending Selenium IDE with an Applitools plugin and a runnable exporter that integrates with CI and services like Sauce Labs. Rebuilt IDE uses sideX recording, WebExtensions, and a runner that exports JavaScript/WDIO tests. Visual checks produce screenshots, show diffs, and require accept or reject baseline decisions; group diffs to bulk-accept or reject. Also documents record‑playback to Selenium IDE, visual checkpoints via Applitools, export runner for CI, supports Chrome and Firefox and demos show it running with real failures handled by accepting baselines.
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chapters (18)
- 0:00Codeless visual testing intro
- 1:18Why the old Selenium IDE died and what replaced it
- 3:50Selenium IDE modernized
- 6:24Designing user-friendly IDE
- 8:36Suites and improved commands
- 11:11CI automated test runs
- 13:26Selenium IDE future plans
- 15:11Live demo of Selenium IDE
- 18:02Visual testing explained
- 20:11Visual testing plugins
- 25:41Handling visual test results
- 29:24Q&A on Selenium IDE
- 31:14Applitools integration and pricing
- 32:37Open source plans
- 33:42Code-based vs codeless automation
- 35:32Multi-location and CDN testing
- 37:38Browser compatibility
- 39:02Q&A and closing
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