HyperExecute: Accessibility Testing Support for Selenium and Cypress

HyperExecute now supports Accessibility Testing for both Selenium and Cypress! This update enables you to ensure that your web applications comply with accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.2 AA.

Benefits of Accessibility Testing in HyperExecute

With this feature, you can seamlessly validate a range of accessibility issues to create more inclusive and user-friendly web applications. Here's how it benefits you:

  • Automated Issue Detection: Identify common accessibility problems such as missing alt attributes, incorrect ARIA roles, and insufficient color contrast—early in the development process.
  • Detailed Accessibility Reports: Receive comprehensive reports that pinpoint accessibility issues, with actionable recommendations for resolving them.
  • Improved Compliance: Ensure your applications adhere to critical accessibility guidelines like WCAG 2.2 AA or previous versions: WCAG 2.0 A, WCAG 2.0 AA, WCAG 2.1 A, WCAG 2.1 AA, WCAG 2.1 AAA, and WCAG 2.2 A, helping you avoid legal risks and create a better experience for all users.

How to Use:

  • For Selenium Users: To start accessibility testing with Selenium, you have to pass "accessibility", true capability in your test files.

📕 Check out our detailed guide on executing your accessibility tests using Selenium on HyperExecute.

  • For Cypress Users: To start accessibility testing with Cypress, you have to pass accessibility: true capability in the cypressOps flag of your YAML file as well as update other necessary configurations in your project.

📕 Follow our step-by-step documentation to set up and run accessibility checks in Cypress v10 or Cypress v9 on HyperExecute.

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Upload Images Using SmartUI CLI

We've enhanced the SmartUI CLI package by adding an image upload feature. This new feature allows you to upload images directly from a specified directory to SmartUI for visual testing.

It works similarly to our current API upload functionality but includes additional features, such as support for the Git branching strategy.

Key features of the SmartUI CLI for image upload:

  • Image Support: Upload PNG, JPG, and JPEG images.
  • Directory Upload: Easily upload images from a specified directory.
  • Git Branching Strategy: Enhanced support for managing images in different branches.

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Expanded Selenium Support and Browser Updates

Selenium Version Support Expanded

HyperExecute now supports Selenium versions 4.16 to 4.21. This update ensures broader options for test automation frameworks and provides access to the latest Selenium features.

Firefox Browser Updated 

To maintain browser compatibility and access the newest features, we've incorporated support for Firefox version 128. This update guarantees reliable testing on the latest Firefox releases.

HyperExecute now integrates with k6 for Scalable Performance Testing

HyperExecute now supports k6, a powerful open-source performance testing tool. This integration empowers QA and developers to effortlessly scale their performance testing efforts and gain deeper insights into their applications' performance.

HyperExecute supports all versions of k6 (till 0.52). To use any particular version, all you have to do is mention that specific version in the HyperExecute YAML file

📕 Check the k6 integration documentation to learn more about it.

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New Features in SmartUI and Test Analytics

SmartUI

Slack Integration for SmartUI Alerts

Now integrate Slack with SmartUI to receive alerts for changes detected and baseline modifications directly in your Slack channels. Simply activate the feature by toggling it on in your project settings. This feature will boost your team collaboration and ensure that all members are quickly updated about important modifications in the testing process.

Support for Storybook 8

SmartUI now supports running visual tests using Storybook 8. For more information, refer to our guide - SmartUI using Storybook.

 Test Analytics

Export Drill-Down Data to CSV 

Export drill-down data into CSV format. This feature enhances your data analysis and reporting capabilities by providing easy access to detailed insights. Also, you can effortlessly export drill-down results, improving data manipulation and sharing. 

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Debug your Cypress Tests with Network HAR Logs

Now gain deeper insights into your application's network activity during Cypress testing with Network HAR Logs.

This feature is applicable on all versions of the Cypress

Benefits of Network HAR Logs:

  • Streamlined Debugging: Isolate network-related issues with greater ease by analyzing request behavior and response details.
  • Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks by pinpointing slow requests and optimizing network interactions.
  • Improved Load Order Diagnosis: Gain insights into load order issues that might affect your application's functionality.

📕 Check the Cypress documentation to learn more about it.

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Location Support for TimeZone Capability

HyperExecute has released an update for the location-based timezone capability.

With this exciting update, you can now use location names (e.g., "Kolkata") alongside UTC offsets. This empowers you to set precise timezones based on a user's location, ensuring a more seamless user experience.

Previously, you might have needed to use: capabilities.setCapability("timezone", "UTC+05:30");

Now, you can simply set: capabilities.setCapability("timezone", "Kolkata");

📕 Learn how to use timezone capability

HyperExecute Expands Browser Support for Faster, More Comprehensive Testing! 🚀

HyperExecute expands its support for the latest versions of browsers for all operating systems: Linux, Windows, and macOSNow you can ensure flawless functionality across a wider range of environments with support for the latest versions of these popular browsers: 

  • Chrome: 125
  • Edge: 125
  • Firefox: 126

With this expanded compatibility, you can streamline your testing process and deliver exceptional user experiences with confidence!

Enhance Visual Testing Experience With SmartUI Annotation Tool

We are now live with the SmartUI Annotation tool to enhance your experience with SmartUI. This SmartUI Annotation tool allows you to annotate designed screenshots to highlight key areas for improvement across different builds. 

Key Features: 🚀 

  • Drawing Over Screenshots:  Gain the flexibility to draw over compared screenshots, enhancing clarity and focus on specific elements. 
  • Drawing Boxes: Easily draw and manage multiple boxes with the new 'Draw Cursor' option and an 'Add Region' button. Each box's size is visibly indicated, making your annotations more precise and informative.
  • Saving Changes: After drawing, a dialogue popup will provide options to apply your annotations to just the current screenshot or all browser variants of this screenshot.
  • Updating Compared Screenshots: Annotations on compared screenshots will trigger a re-run of the comparison, ensuring that the current and future builds reflect your specified regions of interest.
  • Visibility of Annotations: Control the visibility of your annotations in both parallel and landscape views with a new toggle, default set to off, ensuring a clean visual field when not needed.
  • Tooltip Information: When the 'Annotations' toggle is on, hovering over a box displays a tooltip with detailed information, including the dimensions of the box and its status as an ignored or selected area.
  • Applicable for Every Project Type: This feature is compatible with every project type, making the handling of dynamic data very efficient in cases where code-based ignore/select is not supported. 

These features provide unparalleled control over visual testing, helping you deliver flawless user experiences. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to innovate with SmartUI!

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Live With SmartUI Figma CLI

Hey, devs and testers 👋 

We are now live with the SmartUI CLI for Figma that lets you define Figma components within configuration files and seamlessly upload them to our SmartUI platform for automated visual testing. 📷 

With this, you can eliminate the need for intricate coding or complex setups, ensuring an intuitive and efficient workflow.

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