Alya Othman
In today's software development landscape, ensuring visual consistency across different platforms and browsers is crucial. In this blog post, we will explore a project that utilizes Selenium and the pixelmatch library to perform visual testing, and also introduces the ability to mask specific elements. This powerful combination allows for accurate and reliable visual testing, providing developers with a comprehensive solution for maintaining visual consistency in their web applications.
The project aims to set up visual testing for Selenium using the pixelmatch library. It offers the following features:
To get started with the github project, follow these steps:
Using Visual Testing:
To utilize the visual testing capability, the project provides the following utility method:
assert expect_to_have_screenshot(request, self.driver)
To mask specific elements, the utility accepts a list of locators. Here's an example:
masked_elements = [ (By.XPATH, "//div[contains(@class, 'latest__left')]"), (By.XPATH, "//div[contains(@class, 'latest__right')]")]self.mask_elements(masked_elements)
Failing visual comparison
By integrating Selenium with the pixelmatch library, this project offers a robust visual testing solution for web applications. With the added ability to mask elements, developers can confidently test their applications for visual consistency even in the face of dynamic content. Implementing visual testing not only improves the quality of web applications but also enhances the user experience by ensuring consistent visuals across various platforms and browsers.
So, why wait? Start leveraging Selenium and pixelmatch today to streamline your visual testing process and deliver visually stunning web applications.
Stay tuned for more updates and happy testing!