What are the benefits of taking screenshots when running a Selenium test?
Hi Mark,
When performing automation testing, the most reliable of test cases can still face roadblocks as the action progresses. These roadblocks could be caused due to either an issue in the script or due to some issue in the AUT (Application Under Test).
What’s worse is the fact that when an automation script fails, it’s challenging to debug the deviation scenario as a screenshot of the failed test step cannot be captured. This is where Selenium can be helpful.
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Screenshots are critical in understanding how the application works. By collecting screenshots of the application, we can provides you with a clear view of what is happening in the GUI.
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Capturing screenshots can be helpful in debugging any test scenario with ease.
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Screenshots can provide useful information when trying to identify problems with your test scripts or application.
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While executing a test script, screenshots at certain steps can be compared with the baseline image to verify if there is any deviation from the actual image.
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Screenshots allow us to stop and examine the action of an automated test. Take a screenshot after each step in your test to visualize all the crucial steps in one image.
Please go through the following blog to understand the step-by-step implementation of taking screenshots in Selenium WebDriver using JavaScript:
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