Apart from Playwright and Cypress, in my opinion, TestCafe is a strong alternative.
TestCafe is an open-source web automation framework developed by DevExpress. It is built using JavaScript and Node.js, allowing developers to write tests in pure JavaScript or TypeScript.
Features
Cross-Browser Testing: You can run your tests on multiple browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Chromium, and Microsoft Edge without making any changes to your code. The framework abstracts away the browser differences, ensuring consistent test results across various environments.
Concurrent Test Execution: TestCafe supports concurrent test execution, allowing you to run tests on multiple browsers and devices simultaneously.
Automatic Waiting Mechanism: TestCafe automatically waits for the webpage elements to appear before interacting with them. This removes the need for explicit waits and ensures that your tests are more stable and reliable.
Real Device Testing: With TestCafe, you can also test your web application on real mobile devices. This feature is valuable for ensuring your application’s responsiveness and compatibility across different screen sizes and resolutions. – DEMO – YouTube tutorial HERE
Simple and Intuitive API: TestCafe provides a straightforward and easy-to-understand API, making it beginner-friendly. Developers can quickly write tests without a steep learning curve, and the framework is well-documented, facilitating smooth adoption.
Support for Page Object Model: TestCafe supports the Page Object Model (POM) pattern, enabling you to create reusable and maintainable test code. This design pattern fosters a clean separation between test code and page-specific code, making it easier to manage and update your test suites.
Getting started
Prerequisites: a browser (e.g. Chrome), NodeJS + NPM – tutorial to install them HERE
Open up a CLI (Terminal), create a new project folder and run the following wizzard:
npm init --yes
npx create-testcafe
Pick your favorite option between JavaScript or Typescript using arrow keys, then hit ENTER
- specify the test folder path – I personally recommend just pressing ENTER to continue with the default path
- Type ‘yes’ or ‘no’ if you want TestCafe to generate sample tests for you
- Type ‘yes’ or ‘no’ if you want TestCafe to generate GitHub Actions workflow template for you
CONGRATS! Your framework is ready! - Page Object Model example included.
How does a test look like?
Running Tests
Run the sample tests using the following CLI command
npx testcafe chrome
Note: feel free to replace ‘chrome’ with ‘firefox’ or ‘safari’
If you would like to give it a try, I created a step-by-step playlist about TestCafe on YouTube.
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