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TestCafe vs WebdriverIO: What are the differences?
Introduction
In this article, we will discuss the key differences between TestCafe and WebdriverIO.
Installation and Setup: TestCafe is easy to install with a single command and does not require any browser plugins or WebDriver setup. On the other hand, WebdriverIO requires the installation of browser-specific drivers for each browser, making the setup process more complex.
Testing Approach: TestCafe follows a more declarative approach where tests are written in pure JavaScript and do not require any additional libraries or frameworks. WebdriverIO, on the other hand, follows a more traditional imperative approach and supports various testing frameworks like Mocha, Jasmine, and Cucumber.
Cross-browser Testing: TestCafe provides built-in cross-browser testing capabilities without the need for any additional setup. It automatically launches and manages multiple browsers concurrently, making cross-browser testing easier. WebdriverIO also supports cross-browser testing but requires the manual configuration of browser-specific drivers.
Element Identification: TestCafe uses modern CSS selectors for element identification, making it easier to select elements based on various attributes like classes, IDs, and data attributes. WebdriverIO, on the other hand, supports a wide range of element identification strategies including CSS selectors, XPath, and accessibility attributes.
Asynchronous Nature: TestCafe automatically handles waiting for page elements and network requests, eliminating the need for explicit wait statements in the test code. WebdriverIO requires explicit wait statements to handle asynchronous behavior, making the test code more verbose.
Parallel Execution: TestCafe supports parallel test execution out of the box, allowing tests to be executed concurrently across multiple browsers. WebdriverIO also supports parallel test execution but requires additional configuration for setting up a Selenium grid.
In summary, TestCafe offers easy installation and setup, a declarative testing approach, built-in cross-browser testing, modern CSS selectors for element identification, automatic handling of asynchronous behavior, and built-in parallel test execution. On the other hand, WebdriverIO requires more complex installation and setup, supports multiple testing frameworks, requires manual configuration for cross-browser testing, supports various element identification strategies, requires explicit handling of asynchronous behavior, and supports parallel execution with additional configuration.
we are having one web application developed in Reacts.js. in the application, we have only 4 to 5 pages that we need to test. I am having experience in selenium with java. Please suggets which tool I should use. and why ............................ ............................ .............................
with the help of selenium we can automate react js for functional testing
Hi, I am starting out to test an application that is currently being developed - FE: React. BE: Node JS. I want the framework to be able to test all UI scenarios (from simple to complex) and also have the capability to test APIs. I also need to run tests across all OSs and Browsers (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS). I have also looked into react-testing-library and @TestProject.io. Any advice you can give as to which framework would be best and why would be so much appreciated! Thank you!!
You should also definitely look into Playwright, which is a new automation tool from Microsoft building on top of the Puppeteer experience and trying to bring this experience in the cross browser space - very exciting project. Great team. Also CodeceptJS as already Playwright support which at a ton of valuable features on top of Playwright, give it a go!
I'm also looking for the same, FE: React & BE: NodeJS. Cypress won't help as it lacks cross-browser testing, it doesn't support all the browsers. I'm still investigating it, but looks like WebdriverIO may fulfil what I'm looking for - Cross-browser testing, integration with CI/CD, running it as a docker service, good support on assertions & reporting of test results. Let me know if you found any information on any of the above mentioned points.
Hi Esther, if you really need cross OS and cross device automation Cypress wont help, with WebdriverIO you can do it … and check out CodeceptJS, which is a wrapper around several frameworks (like WebdriverIO) and will support future players (currently for example upcoming Playwright) as well.
Pros of TestCafe
- Cross-browser testing8
- Open source4
- Easy setup/installation4
- Built in waits4
- UI End to End testing3
- Supports Devices without extra software/package2
- Both client and server side debug1
Pros of WebdriverIO
- Various integrations to vendors like Sauce Labs11
- Open Source10
- Great community8
- Easy to setup7
- Best solution for broad browser support4
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Cons of TestCafe
- No longer free9
Cons of WebdriverIO
- High maintenance8