TestCafe is a Node.js framework for automating end-to-end web testing. Tests can be written in JavaScript or TypeScript and executed across local, remote, mobile, headless and cloud-hosted browsers.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Writes end-to-end browser tests in JavaScript or TypeScript.
- Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
- Supports desktop, mobile, remote and cloud browsers.
- Executes tests in graphical or headless browser sessions.
- Operates without requiring Selenium WebDriver.
- Automatically waits for page loads and XMLHttpRequests.
- Waits for page elements before performing actions or assertions.
- Restarts tests automatically when code changes in live mode.
- Detects JavaScript errors raised by tested pages.
- Runs tests concurrently in multiple browser instances.
- Provides selectors, actions and assertions through a high-level API.
- Supports the Page Object design pattern.
- Runs from the command line and integrates with CI systems.
- Produces reports suitable for terminals and continuous integration services.
- Extends functionality through browser-provider, selector and reporter plugins.
Website: github.com/DevExpress/testcafe
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Developer: Developer Express Inc.
License: MIT License
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