
<p>In the early stages of any SDLC, it may not be feasible to run tests on real desktop and mobile devices. This is because the code is still in an immature stage, and many teams may not have the budget to access a real device cloud from the first test.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The solution? Browser emulators.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This article will define browser emulators and discuss their benefits and usability in testing websites within QA funnels.&nbsp;</p>



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets"><p class="toc_title">Table Of Contents</p><ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#What_is_a_browser_emulator"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">1</span> What is a browser emulator?</a></li><li><a href="#Common_features_of_the_Browser_Emulators"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">2</span> Common features of the Browser Emulators</a></li><li><a href="#The_role_of_browser_emulators_in_Quality_Engineering"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">3</span> The role of browser emulators in Quality Engineering</a></li><li><a href="#Benefits_of_testing_on_browser_emulators"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">4</span> Benefits of testing on browser emulators</a><ul><li><a href="#Cost-effective_testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">4.1</span> Cost-effective testing</a></li><li><a href="#Support_for_responsive_testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">4.2</span> Support for responsive testing</a></li><li><a href="#Early-stage_debugging"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">4.3</span> Early-stage debugging</a></li><li><a href="#Easy_and_quick_scaling"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">4.4</span> Easy and quick scaling</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Drawbacks_of_browser_emulators"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">5</span> Drawbacks of browser emulators</a><ul><li><a href="#Gaps_inaccuracy"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">5.1</span> Gaps inaccuracy</a></li><li><a href="#Incomplete_hardware_emulation"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">5.2</span> Incomplete hardware emulation</a></li><li><a href="#Network_discrepancies"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">5.3</span> Network discrepancies</a></li><li><a href="#Gaps_in_browser-specific_features"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">5.4</span> Gaps in browser-specific features</a></li><li><a href="#Limitations_in_accessibility_and_security_features"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">5.5</span> Limitations in accessibility and security features</a></li><li><a href="#Limited_support_for_olderniche_browsers_dependence_on_updates"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">5.6</span> Limited support for older/niche browsers &amp; dependence on updates</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#How_to_use_a_browser_emulator_online"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">6</span> How to use a browser emulator online</a></li><li><a href="#Can_testers_depend_on_browser_emulators_for_100_accurate_test_results"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">7</span> Can testers depend on browser emulators for 100% accurate test results?</a></li><li><a href="#Instead_of_browser_emulators_test_on_real_devices_on_the_cloud"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">8</span> Instead of browser emulators, test on real devices on the cloud</a></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="what-is-a-browser-emulator"><span id="What_is_a_browser_emulator">What is a browser emulator?</span></h2>



<p>A browser emulator is an application or environment that replicates the functions, design, and user-facing behavior of an actual web browser. For example, an online browser emulator can replicate the MacOS on a Windows machine, letting you test apps on Safari without having to get a MacBook.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Emulators are used by analysts, devs, and testers to run applications for usage, testing, and debugging. They don’t need the actual browser, just the emulator.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Testing on a browser emulator is not a replacement for testing on real browsers, devices, and OSes. But it is perfect for testing sites at the early stages of development.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="common-features-of-the-browser-emulators"><span id="Common_features_of_the_Browser_Emulators">Common features of the Browser Emulators</span></h2>



<ul><li>Replicates different browsers on different platforms (with some reduced functions).&nbsp;</li><li>Simulates web page rendering with JavaScript, CSS, and DOM manipulation support.&nbsp;</li><li>Automates user actions like clicking, form inputs, moving between pages, and so on.&nbsp;</li><li>Allows adjustments in screen dimensions, device orientation, network conditions, location, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Emulates browser APIs for geolocation, local storage, session storage, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Allows for programmatically crawling and scraping web pages with visible browser interaction.&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="the-role-of-browser-emulators-in-quality-engineering"><span id="The_role_of_browser_emulators_in_Quality_Engineering">The role of browser emulators in Quality Engineering</span></h2>



<p>At the early stages of software development, browser emulators can take on a set of roles that help push code with some testing. Browser emulators can be used for&nbsp;</p>



<ul><li>Cross browser testing</li><li>Functional testing</li><li>Performance testing</li><li>Responsive design testing</li></ul>



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<p>However, it is always recommended to run security tests, accessibility tests, regression tests, and all pre-production tests on real devices.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="benefits-of-testing-on-browser-emulators"><span id="Benefits_of_testing_on_browser_emulators">Benefits of testing on browser emulators</span></h2>



<h3 id="cost-effective-testing"><span id="Cost-effective_testing">Cost-effective testing</span></h3>



<p>When you test on a web browser emulator, you don’t need immediate access to real browsers, devices, and OS. A single browser emulator can replicate multiple environments, cutting down the need for real device access from the first stage of development.&nbsp;</p>



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<h3 id="support-for-responsive-testing"><span id="Support_for_responsive_testing">Support for responsive testing</span></h3>



<p>Emulators are useful for checking how the site renders on browsers load on different device sizes. For example, what would your site look like on Safari mobile vs Safari desktop? What about its functionality when Safari is running on different iPhones? These are questions the browser emulators can answer.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="early-stage-debugging"><span id="Early-stage_debugging">Early-stage debugging</span></h3>



<p>Testing on browser emulators can help QA engineers identify JavaScript errors, layout anomalies, and console warnings. It works fairly well for DOM inspection, network monitoring, and performance profiling.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="easy-and-quick-scaling"><span id="Easy_and_quick_scaling">Easy and quick scaling</span></h3>



<p>The low cost and high efficiency of emulators make them a great option to scale tests quickly. For example, if you’d like to run a new feature through a preliminary set of tests, a robust browser emulator works perfectly. Set up a series of emulated browsers for the initial round of checks.&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 id="drawbacks-of-browser-emulators"><span id="Drawbacks_of_browser_emulators">Drawbacks of browser emulators<gwmw style="display:none;"></span></h2>



<h3 id="gaps-inaccuracy"><span id="Gaps_inaccuracy">Gaps inaccuracy<gwmw style="display:none;"></span></h3>



<p>No browser emulator can replace the real browser. If it could, no one would bother using or upgrading the actual browser.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Often, visual elements and animations do not render on emulators the way they do on real devices. This leads to overlooking UI bugs that tarnish end-user experience.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In particular, emulators are unsuitable for monitoring website behavior for complex scenarios and edge cases. Browser emulators leave too many real-world variables uncertain because they simply cannot replicate them. Instead, you can choose to run your tests on a cloud-based <a href="https://testsigma.com/test-lab" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">test lab</a> to test your apps and websites on real devices and browsers.<gwmw style="display:none;"></p>



<h3 id="incomplete-hardware-emulation"><span id="Incomplete_hardware_emulation">Incomplete hardware emulation</span></h3>



<p>Online Browser emulators cannot completely recreate hardware behaviors like CPU performance variations, multi-touch gestures, device-specific bugs, and touchscreen sensitivity. It certainly cannot support advanced features like gyroscopes, fingerprint scanners, or accelerometers.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="network-discrepancies"><span id="Network_discrepancies">Network discrepancies</span></h3>



<p>Conditions like high or low latency or packet loss are not always accurately simulated by browser emulators. If the emulator in question runs on high-resource developer machines, it may not work properly on lower-end devices.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="gaps-in-browser-specific-features"><span id="Gaps_in_browser-specific_features">Gaps in browser-specific features</span></h3>



<p>Most browser emulators cannot support plugins and extensions, leaving gaps in tests. Proprietary APIs and experimental features are also impossible to emulate for most accessible emulators.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This takes away from the accuracy of test results, leaving emulator-tested websites riddled with bugs that users will find.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="limitations-in-accessibility-and-security-features"><span id="Limitations_in_accessibility_and_security_features">Limitations in accessibility and security features</span></h3>



<p>Emulators can mimic a few accessibility settings but are reportedly not great at fully replicating screen readers, braille displays, and voice-to-text conversions.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Additionally, emulators are not recommended for security testing as they cannot recreate the browser backend—browser-specific exploits, cookies, and session management. Security tests verify the mechanisms that will safeguard sensitive information, but this cannot be accomplished on a tool that can’t replicate all real-world scenarios, such as cross-origin attacks.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="limited-support-for-older-niche-browsers-dependence-on-updates"><span id="Limited_support_for_olderniche_browsers_dependence_on_updates">Limited support for older/niche browsers &amp; dependence on updates</span></h3>



<p>Many emulators cannot accurately recreate older browser version environments. They face similar issues when emulating browsers with unique rendering engines. You may not be able to replicate browsers for niche operating systems or device specifications.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Emulators also have to keep being updated regularly; if they aren’t, they will lag in real-world scenarios. Similarly, truly effective emulators for newer browsers take time to release, and depending on them delays your entire test pipeline.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="how-to-use-a-browser-emulator-online"><span id="How_to_use_a_browser_emulator_online">How to use a browser emulator online</span></h2>



<p>Browser emulators do not let users mimic real-world scenarios with 100% accuracy. It is best to choose a test automation platform that supports real device testing for automating browser tests. Testsigma is a codeless GenAI-powered test automation platform that offers a real device cloud for testing on actual devices and not emulators.&nbsp;</p>



<p>With Testsigma, you can achieve maximum device coverage and ship apps that are responsive, compatible, and functional on all browser combinations. It allows QA to automate web, mobile, desktop, API, SAP, and Salesforce tests across 3000+ real devices and browsers.</p>



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<h2 id="can-testers-depend-on-browser-emulators-for-100-accurate-test-results"><span id="Can_testers_depend_on_browser_emulators_for_100_accurate_test_results">Can testers depend on browser emulators for 100% accurate test results?</span></h2>



<p>No.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Browser emulators can do a great deal to verify a website’s compatibility, functionality, and performance. However, as the previous section on “Drawbacks” reveals, there are too many gaps in production-level accuracy for emulator tests to reflect real-world conditions.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Emulators miss out on hardware-based features, cannot faithfully replicate real-world user activity loads, and don’t support many browser APIs, plugins, or experimental features. They also cannot mimic the strained network connectivity users often have to deal with in their actual lives.&nbsp;</p>



<p>All these factors make browser emulators unsuitable for pre-release testing. Real devices must come into play, and tests must be designed to test the website in practical user scenarios.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="instead-of-browser-emulators-test-on-real-devices-on-the-cloud"><span id="Instead_of_browser_emulators_test_on_real_devices_on_the_cloud">Instead of browser emulators, test on real devices on the cloud</span></h2>



<p>It is certainly not possible for every QA team to buy, maintain, and upgrade a vast repository of devices. The financial and human resources required to set up and manage such an in-house device lab would be too much for most businesses.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The solution is to run all software tests on a cloud hosting real desktop and mobile devices—a cloud very much like the one offered by Testsigma. Create, execute, and manage tests entirely on the cloud, and get rid of all your infrastructure overhead.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here are some features that make Testsigma the ideal solution for testing teams across industries:</p>



<ul><li>Testsigma Copilot is a GenAI assistant that provides automated test cases and scenario suggestions within seconds.</li><li>Build automated tests in plain English. No coding is involved, manual testers can transition faster to automation tests, and with much less effort.&nbsp;</li><li>Test multiple application types—web, mobile (Android and iOS), API, SAP, Salesforce, and desktop applications—from a single platform.&nbsp;</li><li>Tests self-heal, i.e., adjust in response to any changes in the application’s source code.&nbsp;</li><li>Create test cases by simply interacting with elements on the website. The steps are recorded and can be placed in sequence to create the test case.&nbsp;</li><li>Club test cases into test plans for easier management and execution.&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced test data management via dynamic test data generation and integration of data from external sources (CSV, Excel, databases).&nbsp;</li><li>AI-enabled test maintenance: finds and fixes broken tests automatically to manage changes to the application.&nbsp;</li><li>Detailed and real-time analytics: pass/fail status, screenshots, logs, and other pre-determined performance metrics.&nbsp;</li><li>Create reusable tests that work across multiple test cases.</li><li>Real-time, built-in version control and shared test artifacts for easier collaboration.&nbsp;</li><li>Combine functional and UI tests and automate user actions for faster and leaner execution.</li><li>Add new users to testing projects with a couple of clicks.&nbsp;</li></ul>


<p>The best way to gauge Testsigma’s value is to just use it. <a href="https://testsigma.com/signup" data-wplink-edit="true">Sign up for Testsigma</a> and try the tool for free. Build tests in plain English and manage them from a single dashboard. Run tests on multiple device clouds and get detailed results that break issues down to the test step. </p>


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Browser Emulator: What It Is & How Efficient Is It to Test Website?

How to Emulate Chrome Browser Online?

How to Emulate the Latest Safari Browser for Testing Websites in 2022

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<p>Browser compatibility testing checklist? Website testing checklist? Or website QA testing checklist? Although the names vary, what stays common is that the need and importance of this checklist will define your site&#8217;s veritable success.</p>



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets"><p class="toc_title">Table Of Contents</p><ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#All_About_Cross_Browser_Testing_Checklist_You_Need_to_Know"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">1</span> All About Cross Browser Testing Checklist You Need to Know:</a></li><li><a href="#Cross_Browser_Testing_Checklist_for_General_Browser_Compatibility"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">2</span> Cross Browser Testing Checklist for General Browser Compatibility </a></li><li><a href="#Cross_Browser_Testing_Checklist_for_Layout_and_Design"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">3</span> Cross Browser Testing Checklist for Layout and Design:</a></li><li><a href="#Cross_Browser_Testing_Checklist_of_Functional_Compatibility"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">4</span> Cross Browser Testing Checklist of Functional Compatibility:</a></li><li><a href="#How_to_Decide_Which_Browsers_to_Test_on"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">5</span> How to Decide Which Browsers to Test on?</a></li><li><a href="#How_to_Find_the_Right_Balance_While_Choosing_Browsers"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">6</span> How to Find the Right Balance While Choosing Browsers</a></li><li><a href="#Conclusion"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">7</span> Conclusion</a></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="9q7r"><span id="All_About_Cross_Browser_Testing_Checklist_You_Need_to_Know"><strong>All About Cross Browser Testing Checklist You Need to Know:</strong></span></h2>



<p>There are some prerequisites for Cross Browser testing that you should review before beginning cross-browser testing.</p>



<ul><li>Define the scope of testing—how much testing will be done, when it will be done, and how much functionality will be covered?</li><li>Create a plan for cross-browser testing &#8211; Which browsers (and versions thereof) will be used, as well as which operating systems and devices? What combinations will be tested?</li><li>Select the appropriate tool- Choose the best automation cross-browser testing tool from the options offered. During the selection process, we may ask questions such as. Read here &#8211; <a href="https://testsigma.com/cross-browser-testing-tools" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cross browser Testing Tools</a></li></ul>



<p>Consider the cross-browser testing checklist into parts, which will help you execute testing in the best way forward:</p>



<ul><li>By Testing General Browser Compatibility</li><li>Validating Layout and Design</li><li>Ensuring the Functional Compatibility</li></ul>



<p>Read more &#8211; <a href="https://testsigma.com/guides/compatibility-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Compatibility Testing</a></p>



<h2 id="1qf6e"><span id="Cross_Browser_Testing_Checklist_for_General_Browser_Compatibility"><strong>Cross Browser Testing Checklist for General Browser Compatibility </strong></span></h2>



<p>This <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/web-app-testing-checklist/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website Testing checklist</a> tests the critical features for the website to work correctly. Some of the most important ones are listed below:</p>



<ul><li>Validate the CSS, HTML and XHTML. This will ensure that all code meets relevant standards and that there are no open tags.</li><li>Validate the SSL certificate. Some SSL certificates are not compatible with all browser versions, so checking this before proceeding is essential. You also need to know who owns the website domain you&#8217;re using.</li><li>Take care of visual elements; validate the fonts, fields, and design.</li><li>To ensure that web pages are displayed correctly on various screens with different size ratios and resolutions, it is crucial to verify that they work effectively on multiple screens. Browsers may apply their default styles to your website by default. Chrome, for example, will add a default margin to your website – a minor but perceptible difference if you pick a darker background color.</li></ul>



<p>To resolve this, you can use some code to reset the defaults, removing the mystery of why some styles differ in different browsers.</p>



<ul><li>It is also essential to verify the DOCTYPE instructions on every webpage. Define the language in which the code is written at the start of your HTML file(s) so that browsers can appropriately read it. This ensures that all browsers will parse the web pages similarly.</li><li>Since <a href="https://blog.hubspot.com/website/api-calls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">API calls</a> can differ between browsers, you must be cautious if your application uses APIs. It would be best to ensure that the APIs used are compatible across various browsers to avoid compatibility issues.</li><li>Another essential thing to do is verify the HTML&#8217;s X-UA-Compatibility meta tag. This helps to overturn a user&#8217;s compatibility view setting in Internet Explorer for your website.</li><li>Both points are crucial for ensuring that your website is accessible and secure for all users.</li></ul>



<p>Read here &#8211; <a href="https://testsigma.com/website-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website Testing</a></p>



<h2 id="1r4b2"><span id="Cross_Browser_Testing_Checklist_for_Layout_and_Design"><strong>Cross Browser Testing Checklist for Layout and Design:</strong></span></h2>



<p>The Layout and Design checklist is essential for ensuring that your webpage is visually pleasing and consistent across all browsers.</p>



<ul><li>Check that the layout, style, and design are consistent in all browsers used for Cross Browser Compatibility Testing.</li><li>All images present should be in standard resolution.</li><li>Check the correctness of Basic alignment settings on all browsers and operating systems used for Cross Browser Compatibility Testing.</li><li>Make sure all fonts and designs are incorporated correctly and consistent in size, colors, etc., on all browsers used.</li><li>Ensure that everything looks and functions correctly across all different browsers. This includes ensuring that all boxes and forms are aligned perfectly, that colors are uniform, and that headers and footers are consistent.</li><li>Check the site&#8217;s responsiveness on different browsers and ensure that data is aligned correctly.</li><li>Check browser compatibility for any audio or video formats you&#8217;re using.</li><li>Ensure the source code doesn&#8217;t contain typos or other errors.</li><li>Check that the zoom-in and zoom-out functions work correctly.</li><li>Hover over elements with the mouse to ensure they can be selected correctly.</li><li>Check that all drop-down menus show all the available options.</li><li>Test the navigation between web pages to ensure it&#8217;s fast and accurate.</li><li>Check that pop-up appear correctly and consistently on all browsers.</li><li>Make sure that any tables or grids on the website are aligned correctly.</li></ul>



<p>Taking these steps can help ensure that your website looks great and works well no matter what browser someone uses.</p>



<h2 id="24bjb"><span id="Cross_Browser_Testing_Checklist_of_Functional_Compatibility"><strong>Cross Browser Testing</strong> <strong>Checklist of Functional Compatibility:</strong></span></h2>



<p>Use the functional checklist below to ensure that all website functions work as expected in all browsers used for Cross Browser Compatibility Testing:</p>



<ul><li>Verify that all plugins integrated into the website are compatible with all browsers.</li><li>When downloading and uploading, verify that the formats of files (text, images, videos, etc.) are compatible.</li><li>Verify jQuery and AJAX functionalities.</li><li>Ensure that search results are accurate, navigation links work correctly, and an error page appears when the website does not respond.</li><li>Ensure all functions (e.g., saving data, importing and exporting, submission) are working correctly.</li><li>Check that flash is working properly and that any animations function correctly across browsers.</li><li>Ensure device interaction (keyboard, mouse) is uniform across different browsers.</li><li>Ensure script validation across different browsers.</li><li>Test the ability to handle different loads on different browsers.</li></ul>



<h2 id="how-to-decide-which-browsers-to-test-on"><span id="How_to_Decide_Which_Browsers_to_Test_on"><strong>How to Decide Which Browsers to Test on?</strong></span></h2>



<p>Making a decision on which browsers to test boils down primarily to two ideas: your user demographics and your testing capacity.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here is a simplified breakdown:</p>



<p><strong>1. Who are your users?</strong></p>



<p>Identify the browsers that your website visitors are already using.&nbsp;</p>



<p>You need to identify your target audience: consider the people you want to reach. For a business audience, it is likely that they mostly use Chrome or Firefox. If your target users are iPhone owners, then testing on Safari is essential.</p>



<p><strong>2.</strong> <strong>So how many browsers should you be testing?</strong></p>



<p>Test on the popular browsers first such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge— these are among the most popular browsers used by people all over the world.</p>



<p>If you cannot test on all browsers: prioritize those most frequently used by the people you are targeting.</p>



<p>Do not forget about older browsers because some users might still use them. Although in general cases this number is quite small, decide if it is important to test on them based on your audience and available resources.</p>



<p><strong>Here are a few examples:</strong></p>



<p>For a news website with a worldwide audience, consider testing on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge as these browsers collectively reach a significant user base.</p>



<p>When it comes to a business-oriented application, you may want to consider prioritizing Chrome and Firefox as they are widely recognized for their compatibility with office tasks.</p>



<h2 id="how-to-find-the-right-balance-while-choosing-browsers"><span id="How_to_Find_the_Right_Balance_While_Choosing_Browsers"><strong>How to Find the Right Balance While Choosing Browsers</strong></span></h2>



<p>Picking the right combination of browsers, devices, and operating systems to test on is vital to businesses. Hence, finding the right balance depends heavily on the financial resources the business can spare and its specific needs. Finding the right balance of testing minimum combinations is essential to ensure maximum usage and a positive user experience.</p>



<p>After deciding which browsers to test, selecting an appropriate automation tool is the next step. Testsigma can assist in this regard. To learn more, sign up for a free trial of Testsigma now.</p>



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<p>With the above Cross-browser testing checklist, you can ensure that your website is at its best in the market and beyond. Testsigma is your go-to tool for performing cross-browser testing. Testsigma provides a platform to run manual and automated tests using different frameworks and languages. It is designed to be user-friendly so that everyone, including SMEs &amp; QAs, can write automated tests using simple English. The platform provides access to 2000+ real desktops, and iOS &amp; Android browsers for cross-browser tests online. In addition, it is highly scalable, so tests can be run in parallel on the cloud-based test lab.</p>



<p>Moreover, it can generate screen types for a wide range of devices, creating multiple possibilities to try different combinations to ensure the highest quality of your page. With the help of this platform, a tester can find bugs quickly and communicate with the team to address them. It also has a dashboard that displays the test status and progress. Hence, it is a good option for organizations looking for a simplified testing platform that supports <a href="https://testsigma.com/cross-browser-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cross-browser testing.</a></p>



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<h2 id="5p49o"><span id="Conclusion"><strong>Conclusion</strong></span></h2>



<p><a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/9-tips-to-avoid-cross-browser-compatibility-issues-from-the-start//" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cross Browser compatibility testing</a> is essential to ensure your website functions correctly across different browsers, operating systems, and devices. The browser compatibility testing checklist can be used to ensure you don&#8217;t miss any critical details that could cause problems later on. By following this checklist, you can be sure that your website will work correctly for everyone.</p>



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<p><span data-offset-key="dhb19-0-0">When you build a web application, it must work well across various OS platforms and browsers. In simple terms, verifying the web application&#8217;s performance and compatibility is necessary. In recent trends,  automation testing is a top-notch framework that automates the effort of manual testing. Selenium is one such tool that fits well in this scenario. In this blog post, let&#8217;s understand how to perform cross browser testing using Selenium WebDriver.</span></p>



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets"><p class="toc_title">Table Of Contents</p><ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#Overview_of_Cross_Browser_Testing_using_Selenium"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">1</span> Overview of Cross Browser Testing using Selenium</a></li><li><a href="#Cross_Browser_Testing_using_Selenium"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">2</span> Cross Browser Testing using Selenium</a></li><li><a href="#How_to_Perform_Cross_Browser_Testing_using_Selenium"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">3</span> How to Perform Cross Browser Testing using Selenium?</a><ul><li><ul><li><a href="#Requirements"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_3">3.0.1</span> Requirements:</a></li><li><a href="#Flow"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_3">3.0.2</span> Flow:</a></li><li><a href="#Code"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_3">3.0.3</span> Code:</a></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Best_Practices_to_do_Cross_Browser_Testing_in_Selenium"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">4</span> Best Practices to do Cross Browser Testing in Selenium</a></li><li><a href="#Testsigma_to_the_Rescue"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">5</span> Testsigma to the Rescue</a></li><li><a href="#Cross_Browser_Testing_in_Selenium_8211_How_Testsigma_can_help"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">6</span> Cross Browser Testing in Selenium &#8211; How Testsigma can help?</a></li><li><a href="#Conclusion"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">7</span> Conclusion</a></li><li><a href="#Frequently_Asked_Questions"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">8</span> Frequently Asked Questions</a><ul><li><a href="#How_do_you_test_cross-browser_compatibility_using_Selenium"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">8.1</span> How do you test cross-browser compatibility using Selenium?</a></li></ul></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="73jp0"><span id="Overview_of_Cross_Browser_Testing_using_Selenium"><strong>Overview of Cross Browser Testing using Selenium</strong></span></h2>



<p>It&#8217;s not fair to ask users to access your application with a specific browser. To reach out to the maximum number of users, you need to cater to all the devices and platforms they use. Since there are various web browsers in the market, the choice of usage should be left to the user. Different users use different browsers based on their comfort. It’s the job of the test engineer to ensure that the application works well on all the widely used browsers. This urges the need for testing the application code on different platforms. This is where <a href="https://testsigma.com/cross-browser-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cross browser testing</a> comes into the picture, the type of testing which verifies that a website works accurately in all browsers<strong>. </strong></p>



<p>The main goal is to verify that the website you’re developing runs perfectly on all targeted browsers and operating systems. Testers can either run manual tests or use automated tools like Selenium WebDriver. It helps save you time, as you need not reinstall your browsers multiple times.</p>



<h2 id="9o12o"><span id="Cross_Browser_Testing_using_Selenium"><strong>Cross Browser Testing using Selenium</strong></span></h2>



<p>As mentioned earlier, Selenium is the most popular automated testing tool for various functions. Browser testing is one of the many features supported by Selenium.</p>



<ol type="1"><li>Selenium WebDriver enables you to automate test cases on Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari browsers.</li><li>You can integrate the TestNG framework with Selenium WebDriver to run your test cases on different browsers.</li><li>You can analyze performance for cross-browser compatibility.</li></ol>



<p>Read on <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/selenium-based-automated-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Selenium Based Automation Testing</a> to gain deeper insights into the various components of Selenium.</p>



<p>Next, let’s see how to perform cross browser testing using Selenium.</p>



<h2 id="a85to"><span id="How_to_Perform_Cross_Browser_Testing_using_Selenium"><strong>How to Perform Cross Browser Testing using Selenium?</strong></span></h2>



<p>Let’s write a simple code to understand how it works.</p>



<h4 id="5v555"><span id="Requirements"><strong>Requirements:</strong></span></h4>



<ol type="1"><li>Java Installation</li><li>Integrated Development Environment (IDE) installed. In this case, let’s use Eclipse IDE</li><li><a href="https://www.selenium.dev/downloads/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Selenium Server</a> Configuration</li><li>TestNG integration</li><li>Browser Drivers for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.</li></ol>



<h4 id="e0jm7"><span id="Flow"><strong>Flow:</strong></span></h4>



<p>In the below program, let’s log in to the <a href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Testsigma</a> website.</p>



<p>The task here is to check for cross-browser compatibility on 3 different browsers. They are Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. To do this, let’s set the system properties for all the 3 browsers as shown below. Finally, using locators allows you to perform actions on the website.</p>



<h4 id="1tr63"><span id="Code">Code:</span></h4>



<pre class="wp-block-code"><code>package test;
import java.util.concurrent.TimeUnit;
import org.openqa.selenium.By;
import org.openqa.selenium.WebDriver;
import org.openqa.selenium.WebElement;
import org.openqa.selenium.chrome.ChromeDriver;
import org.openqa.selenium.edge.EdgeDriver;
import org.openqa.selenium.firefox.FirefoxDriver;
import org.testng.annotations.BeforeTest;
import org.testng.annotations.Parameters;
import org.testng.annotations.Test;</code></pre>



<pre class="wp-block-code"><code>public class TestScript {
WebDriver driver;

@BeforeTest
@Parameters("browser")
public void create(String browser) throws Exception{
//Checking for 'firefox' parameters
if(browser.equalsIgnoreCase("firefox")){
//creating firefox instance
System.setProperty("Add the path to the firefox/gecko driver");
driver = new FirefoxDriver();
}
//Checking for 'chrome' parameters
else if(browser.equalsIgnoreCase("chrome")){
//Creating chrome instance
System.setProperty("Add the path to chrome driver");
driver = new ChromeDriver();
}
else if(browser.equalsIgnoreCase("Edge")){
//Creating edge instance
System.setProperty("Add the path to edge driver”);
driver = new EdgeDriver();
}
else{
//If the browser is not passed then throw the below exception
throw new Exception("Invalid browser");
}
driver.manage().timeouts().implicitlyWait(10, TimeUnit.SECONDS);
}
@Test
public void testParameterWithXML() throws InterruptedException{</code></pre>



<pre class="wp-block-code"><code>driver.get("https://www.testsigma.com");
WebElement Signin = driver.findElement(By.linkText("Login"));
//Hit login button
Signin.click();
Thread.sleep(4000);
WebElement uname = driver.findElement(By.id("loginUsername"));
//Fill user name
uname.sendKeys("your email id");
Thread.sleep(4000);
WebElement pwd = driver.findElement(By.name("password"));
//Fill password
pwd.sendKeys("your password");
Thread.sleep(6000); 
WebElement  = driver.findElement(By.linkText("SIGN IN));
//Hit search button
Next.click();
}</code></pre>



<pre class="wp-block-code"><code>@AfterTest
public void quit(){
driver.close();
}
}</code></pre>



<p>To execute the above test script, you need a TestNG XML file that contains the dependencies of the above class file. In this case, I have created an XML file to reference the above parameters.</p>



<pre class="wp-block-code"><code>&lt;?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?&gt;
&lt;!DOCTYPE suite SYSTEM "http://testng.org/testng-1.0.dtd"&gt;
&lt;suite name="TestSuite" thread-count="2" parallel="tests" &gt;
&lt;test name="ChromeBrowser_Test"&gt;
&lt;parameter name="browser" value="Chrome"/&gt;
&lt;classes&gt;
&lt;class name="test.TestScript"&gt;
&lt;/class&gt;
&lt;/classes&gt;
&lt;/test&gt;
&lt;test name="FirefoxBrowser_Test"&gt;
&lt;parameter name="browser" value="Firefox" /&gt;
&lt;classes&gt;
&lt;class name="test.TestScript"&gt;
&lt;/class&gt;
&lt;/classes&gt;
&lt;/test&gt;
&lt;test name="EdgeBrowser_Test"&gt;
&lt;parameter name="browser" value="Edge" /&gt;
&lt;classes&gt;
&lt;class name="test.TestScript"&gt;
&lt;/class&gt;
&lt;/classes&gt;
&lt;/test&gt;
&lt;/suite&gt;</code></pre>



<p>On executing this code as TestNG Test, browser drivers will instantiate the respective browsers and perform the login action on the Testsigma website.</p>



<p>This is how it works. Now let us understand how Testsigma eases the process of writing automated test code.</p>



<h2 id="best-practices-to-do-cross-browser-testing-in-selenium"><span id="Best_Practices_to_do_Cross_Browser_Testing_in_Selenium"><strong>Best Practices to do Cross Browser Testing in Selenium</strong></span></h2>



<p>Here are some recommended best practices to follow when conducting cross-browser testing with Selenium:</p>



<ol><li>Be careful when selecting libraries and frameworks: The most recent CSS or JS frameworks might not be compatible with all browsers. This is important to remember while creating web apps because browsers have various rendering engines. Before using these libraries or frameworks, check browser recommendations to discover if they support them.</li><li>Employ relevant JavaScript libraries and task runners: Because JavaScript is a crucial component of web app development, it is critical to employ the appropriate JavaScript resources that fulfill site needs and provide consistent browser compatibility.</li><li>Identify and analyze your browser&#8217;s OS configuration: To do effective cross-browser testing with Selenium, you must know the required browser versions and operating systems. We recommend prioritizing combinations likely to be used by the largest segments of your audience.</li><li>Optimized for Internet Explorer: Internet Explorer does not support advanced CSS styles and frameworks, which can distort design elements. To solve this problem, create a separate style sheet for IE and add some hacks to the doctype.&nbsp;</li></ol>



<p>By following these best practices, testers can ensure that their web application behaves consistently across different browsers and operating systems.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="6hnb2"><span id="Testsigma_to_the_Rescue"><strong>Testsigma to the Rescue</strong></span></h2>



<p>Modern teams need automation testing to build and deploy bug free applications efficiently. Achieving test automation is complicated due to multiple framework setups, complex coding, etc.</p>



<p>Testsigma, a unified test automation platform on a cloud, simplifies and accelerates automation testing for web applications, mobile applications, and APIs. With Testsigma, test engineers, QA team, and business users can create, run and maintain automated tests easily. Simply put, anyone can test high-quality software with <strong>zero coding skills</strong>.</p>



<p>Using simple English commands powered by NLP (Natural Language Processing) engine, you can write tests in minutes. With NLP and Integrated <a href="https://testsigma.com/guides/api-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">API testing</a> capabilities, teams can achieve in-sprint test automation with minimum effort. With Testsigma, maintaining different servers, operating systems, and mobile devices is no longer a problem.</p>



<p>It comes in two versions. One is free for a lifetime and meant for basic apps. The second one is the pro version which is free for 21 days and later charges a monthly fee.</p>



<h2 id="9a1de"><span id="Cross_Browser_Testing_in_Selenium_8211_How_Testsigma_can_help"><strong>Cross Browser Testing in Selenium &#8211; How Testsigma can help?</strong></span></h2>



<p>One can run tests in parallel on different operating systems, browsers, and browser versions. Testsigma offers more than <strong>200 Android</strong> and <strong>iOS </strong>operating systems to run tests. This is how the platform replaces the effort of coding with simple English instructions and built-in functionality.</p>



<p>Since Testsigma offers over 200 operating systems and browsers, you can perform <a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-cross-browser-testing-tool" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Automated cross-browser testing</a> with just a few clicks. This reduces time consumption and increases performance.</p>



<p>Why wait? <a href="https://testsigma.com/signup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sign up</a> for a trial version of Testsigma and kickstart your Cross-Browser automation journey.</p>



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<h2 id="conclusion"><span id="Conclusion"><strong>Conclusion</strong></span></h2>



<p>Cross browser testing lets you check for website compatibility. Selenium is one such automated testing tool, which serves this purpose. It’s up to the developers to deliver an end-user experience that’s consistently delightful across a multitude of browsers and devices.</p>



<p>Testsigma is a fully-managed test automation platform that includes all the core features of the open-source platform, without any infra-requirements. It offers enhanced security, extensive test lab, project and review management, powerful reporting capabilities, etc. Organizations can therefore consider using Testsigma to have a hassle-free and extensive testing process, especially as a <a href="https://testsigma.com/cross-browser-testing-tools" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cross browser testing tool</a>.</p>



<p>Thus, this brings us to the end of our post on Cross Browser Testing using Selenium WebDriver. If you have any questions or suggestions, drop them in the comment section below.</p>



<p></p>



<h2 id="frequently-asked-questions"><span id="Frequently_Asked_Questions"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions</strong></span></h2>



<h3 id="how-do-you-test-cross-browser-compatibility-using-selenium"><span id="How_do_you_test_cross-browser_compatibility_using_Selenium">How do you test cross-browser compatibility using Selenium?</span></h3>



<p>To test cross-browser compatibility with Selenium, you must write a test script using Selenium WebDriver, which supports multiple browsers. You can write test cases for each browser individually or use a testing framework such as TestNG to run tests on multiple browsers simultaneously. It&#8217;s crucial to ensure that your application&#8217;s functionality and user interface are consistent across all tested browsers and their versions. You can also use Selenium Grid to run your tests in parallel on multiple machines to speed up your tests. The best option would be going for an end-to-end automation platform like Testsigma.</p>


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<p>Today, there are 1.88 billion websites on the internet and the number is rapidly increasing. <br><br>There are 3.8 billion people in the world that <a href="https://www.bankmycell.com/blog/how-many-phones-are-in-the-world" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">own smartphones today</a> &#8211; which amounts to 48.16% of the world population.</p>



<p>The internet traffic from mobile (as compared to that from desktops) has also been increasing, and <a href="https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/mobile-desktop-internet-usage-statistics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">now stands at 56%</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter is-resized"><img src="https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/blog-assets-production.testsigma.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/migrated_images/A-nFpHbCMBvXRzXAuKPiTKgcB-r5kukZifePaGTODRcIx0S3nVs0rYZWYrO1yDru6_uEprn65MHo4D-ImanLs4RR-1b_P9cj7Nlwz_gD9MHGW_Z6uMLVFKLf7vYpMjNmil5dFO9h=s0_1748949146.png" alt="internet traffic percent" width="600" /></figure></div>



<p>The point I am trying to make is that if you have a website &#8211; it can be accessed from a web browser or a mobile browser. Or if you have a mobile application &#8211; it could be installed and used on a wide variety of mobile devices. </p>



<p>Thus, you also need to ensure that your customers get the same experience &#8211; albeit a good one &#8211; anyway they decide to access your website or mobile application. <br><br>How do you do it? You test your application on multiple browsers and mobile devices &#8211; including the various versions and operating systems that your users might be on.</p>



<p>Thus, <a href="https://testsigma.com/cross-browser-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">cross-browser testing</a> is crucial, and seeing the number of browsers/devices you will have to execute it on &#8211; no easy feat.&nbsp;</p>



<p>But, there are <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/blog/cross-browser-testing-manual-vs-automated-browser-testing/" target="_blank">multiple ways that cross-browser testing</a> can be done:</p>



<p>i. via chrome developer tools</p>



<p>ii. via emulators/simulators</p>



<p>iii. via own device lab&nbsp;</p>



<p>iv. via device lab on the cloud</p>



<p>The approach that we would talk about in this article is automated cross-browser testing via device lab the cloud because that is what Testsigma supports.<br><br>If you’d like to read more about cross-browser testing on the cloud and if you want to know if it is for you &#8211; then here is an article for you: <a href="https://testsigma.com/cross-browser-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Cross-browser testing on the cloud: advantages and disadvantages</a></p>



<p>There are multiple tools available for cross-browser testing on the cloud, but in this blog, we will talk about the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/automated-cross-browser-testing-tool" target="_blank">automated cross-browser testing tool Testsigma</a> and answer “Why is Testsigma a perfect solution for automating your cross-browser testing on the cloud?”</p>



<p>Let’s dive in.</p>



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets"><p class="toc_title">Table Of Contents</p><ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#17_Reasons_Why_Testsigma_a_Perfect_Solution_for_Automating_Your_Cross_Browser_Testing_on_the_Cloud"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">1</span> 17 Reasons Why Testsigma a Perfect Solution for Automating Your Cross Browser Testing on the Cloud</a><ul><li><a href="#1_Saves_cost_at_so_many_places_because_of_being_on_the_cloudnbsp"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.1</span> 1. Saves cost at so many places because of being on the cloud&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="#2_Option_to_choose_multiple_labs_for_test_automation"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.2</span> 2. Option to choose multiple labs for test automation. </a></li><li><a href="#3_Built-in_additional_features_to_provide_you_ROI_as_soon_as_possible"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.3</span> 3. Built-in additional features to provide you ROI as soon as possible</a></li><li><a href="#4_Test_cases_can_be_easily_created_in_minutes_by_anyone_in_the_team_You_dont_need_to_hire_additional_resources_for_that"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.4</span> 4. Test cases can be easily created in minutes by anyone in the team. You don’t need to hire additional resources for that.</a></li><li><a href="#5_Test_case_maintenance_is_easier_with_added_features"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.5</span> 5. Test case maintenance is easier with added features</a></li><li><a href="#6_Simple_or_complex_test_scenarios_8211_create_your_tests_in_simple_English"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.6</span> 6. Simple or complex test scenarios &#8211; create your tests in simple English</a></li><li><a href="#7_Also_get_your_custom_features_tested_easily_with_the_option_to_add_custom_code_when_needed"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.7</span> 7. Also, get your custom features tested easily with the option to add custom code when needed.</a></li><li><a href="#8_242157_support_that_does_not_let_you_suffer"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.8</span> 8. 24&#215;7 support that does not let you suffer</a></li><li><a href="#9_No_extra_setups_required"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.9</span> 9. No extra setups required</a></li><li><a href="#10_Execute_your_cross-browser_tests_in_parallel"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.10</span> 10. Execute your cross-browser tests in parallel</a></li><li><a href="#11_Automate_all_your_cross-browser_cross-device_tests_in_the_same_placenbsp"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.11</span> 11. Automate all your cross-browser, cross-device tests in the same place.&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="#12_Extend_your_tests_for_APIs_when_needed"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.12</span> 12. Extend your tests for APIs, when needed</a></li><li><a href="#13_Very_intuitive_features_made_for_you_to_speed_up"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.13</span> 13. Very intuitive features made for you to speed up</a></li><li><a href="#14_Easily_integrates_into_your_CICD_pipeline"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.14</span> 14. Easily integrates into your CI/CD pipeline</a></li><li><a href="#15_Customize_the_reports_according_to_your_needs"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.15</span> 15. Customize the reports according to your needs</a></li><li><a href="#16_Easily_manage_your_tests_in_the_form_of_test_suites_test_plans_requirements_priorities_8211_all_on_the_cloud"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.16</span> 16. Easily manage your tests in the form of test suites, test plans, requirements, priorities &#8211; all on the cloud.</a></li><li><a href="#17_Built-in_workflows_such_that_all_your_team_members_can_contribute_to_the_test_automation_process_8211_review_collaboration"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">1.17</span> 17. Built-in workflows such that all your team members can contribute to the test automation process &#8211; review, collaboration</a></li></ul></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="h-17-reasons-why-testsigma-a-perfect-solution-for-automating-your-cross-browser-testing-on-the-cloud"><span id="17_Reasons_Why_Testsigma_a_Perfect_Solution_for_Automating_Your_Cross_Browser_Testing_on_the_Cloud">17 Reasons Why Testsigma a Perfect Solution for Automating Your Cross Browser Testing on the Cloud</span></h2>



<h3 id="1-saves-cost-at-so-many-places-because-of-being-on-the-cloud"><span id="1_Saves_cost_at_so_many_places_because_of_being_on_the_cloudnbsp"><strong>1. Saves cost at so many places because of being on the cloud&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>



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<p>Testsigma is a completely cloud-based test automation solution that gives you access to all the test automation needs and device labs on the cloud.<br><br>In terms of automated cross-browser testing, the benefits of being on the cloud are:</p>



<p> i. No need to invest in infrastructure</p>



<p>ii. No need to invest in maintaining the infrastructure</p>



<p>iii. The cloud-based services can be accessed any time, from anywhere</p>



<p>iv. You only need to pay according to your usage</p>



<p>v. What you use can be scaled up or down according to your requirements</p>



<h3 id="2-option-to-choose-multiple-labs-for-test-automation"><span id="2_Option_to_choose_multiple_labs_for_test_automation"><strong>2. Option to choose multiple labs for test automation.</strong> </span></h3>



<p>When on the cloud, one thing you may worry about is the dependency on one cloud lab &#8211; what if there were some issues in some of their devices and that created bottlenecks for your testing? With Testsigma, you get the option to connect to the test lab of your choice at any moment.</p>



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<h3 id="3-built-in-additional-features-to-provide-you-roi-as-soon-as-possible"><span id="3_Built-in_additional_features_to_provide_you_ROI_as_soon_as_possible"><strong>3. Built-in additional features to provide you ROI as soon as possible</strong></span></h3>



<p>Being on the cloud provides you many benefits, but Testsigma’s benefits don’t end there, rather they begin there.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Testsigma has multiple features related to test creation, test maintenance that are designed to save your precious time and resources and thus enable you to achieve that return on your investment that much sooner.</p>



<p>We will discuss these features in the next points.</p>



<h3 id="4-test-cases-can-be-easily-created-in-minutes-by-anyone-in-the-team-you-don-t-need-to-hire-additional-resources-for-that"><span id="4_Test_cases_can_be_easily_created_in_minutes_by_anyone_in_the_team_You_dont_need_to_hire_additional_resources_for_that"><strong>4. Test cases can be easily created in minutes by anyone in the team. You don’t need to hire additional resources for that.</strong></span></h3>



<p>Testsigma is built with an NLP-enabled approach where test cases are created in simple English. Not only the approach makes test creation very easy to learn and get started with, it also makes it very easy to edit test cases for any needed maintenance work in the future.</p>



<p>Another feature that helps in easy test creation is automatic object recognition.</p>



<h3 id="5-test-case-maintenance-is-easier-with-added-features"><span id="5_Test_case_maintenance_is_easier_with_added_features"><strong>5. Test case maintenance is easier with added features</strong></span></h3>



<p>A few of the features that help in easy test maintenance are &#8211; self-heal, automatic identification of automatic resources, support for reuse via step-groups.</p>



<h3 id="6-simple-or-complex-test-scenarios-create-your-tests-in-simple-english"><span id="6_Simple_or_complex_test_scenarios_8211_create_your_tests_in_simple_English"><strong>6. Simple or complex test scenarios &#8211; create your tests in simple English</strong></span></h3>



<p>There could be some codeless test creation approaches that might not support test creation for complex scenarios but that is not the case with Testsigma. </p>



<p>Testsigma, with its simple English approach and support for looping, structures, different types of waits &#8211; lets you even automate complex test scenarios easily.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="7-also-get-your-custom-features-tested-easily-with-the-option-to-add-custom-code-when-needed"><span id="7_Also_get_your_custom_features_tested_easily_with_the_option_to_add_custom_code_when_needed"><strong>7. Also, get your custom features tested easily with the option to add custom code when needed</strong>.</span></h3>



<p>Even though complex test cases can be automated in Testsigma, it does not limit you. Testsigma also gives you the option to add custom code to your test cases in JAVA and Selenium.</p>



<h3 id="8-24x7-support-that-does-not-let-you-suffer"><span id="8_242157_support_that_does_not_let_you_suffer"><strong>8. 24&#215;7 support that does not let you suffer</strong></span></h3>



<p>While you are using any service, it is natural that things might not work sometimes. What you need at that time is not to get blocked, or suffer but to have a support team that can understand the issues you are facing and unblocks you as soon as possible. That is how you can keep the processes working for you.<br><br>When you start using Testsigma, you get access to a support team that is available 24&#215;7 and tries to keep your processes up and running as soon as possible.</p>



<h3 id="9-no-extra-setups-required"><span id="9_No_extra_setups_required"><strong>9. No extra setups required</strong></span></h3>



<p>Testsigma is completely cloud-based and that means, we don’t even ask you to install a minor file to your system to get your test creation started. </p>



<h3 id="10-execute-your-cross-browser-tests-in-parallel"><span id="10_Execute_your_cross-browser_tests_in_parallel"><strong>10. Execute your cross-browser tests in parallel</strong></span></h3>



<p>When you are executing your <a href="https://testsigma.com/cross-browser-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cross-browser tests</a> on thousands of devices and browsers &#8211; it can take a long time, if done sequentially. But with Testsigma, you can schedule your test cases in parallel and drastically reduce the time to complete your test case execution.</p>



<h3 id="11-automate-all-your-cross-browser-cross-device-tests-in-the-same-place"><span id="11_Automate_all_your_cross-browser_cross-device_tests_in_the_same_placenbsp"><strong>11. Automate all your cross-browser, cross-device tests in the same place.&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>



<p>Another aspect of test case creation with Testsigma, that will benefit you is that you can automate all your cross-browser tests for web and mobile from the same place. <br><br>Yes and then execute them from the same place as well. This eliminates your need to include yet another test automation tool for mobile or web into your tools ecosystem and saves your time, effort and money.</p>



<h3 id="12-extend-your-tests-for-apis-when-needed"><span id="12_Extend_your_tests_for_APIs_when_needed"><strong>12. Extend your tests for APIs, when needed</strong></span></h3>



<p>In addition to the above benefit, when needed &#8211; you can expand your test suite to also include API test cases easily.</p>



<h3 id="13-very-intuitive-features-made-for-you-to-speed-up"><span id="13_Very_intuitive_features_made_for_you_to_speed_up"><strong>13. Very intuitive features made for you to speed up</strong></span></h3>



<p>The main motive behind test case creation has been to make test automation easy and approachable for one and all. Another feature that helps Testsigma achieve it is the intuitive UI that is integrated to all its features. The intuitiveness of the UI helps you to speed up your tasks and complete them easily.</p>



<h3 id="14-easily-integrates-into-your-ci-cd-pipeline"><span id="14_Easily_integrates_into_your_CICD_pipeline"><strong>14. Easily integrates into your CI/CD pipeline</strong></span></h3>



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<p>Another important feature that helps is that Testsigma supports seamless integration into the CI/CD pipeline. Also, it supports most of the popular CI/CD tools so integrating into your current CI/CD processes should be easy.</p>



<h3 id="15-customize-the-reports-according-to-your-needs"><span id="15_Customize_the_reports_according_to_your_needs"><strong>15. Customize the reports according to your needs</strong></span></h3>



<p>One important aspect of test automation that is often overlooked is reporting. What use will the test execution be if the reporting is not up to the mark? Inefficient reporting can delay action on issues and can eat up on crucial time. <br><br>Testsigma has highly customizable reporting that can be customized according to your needs because you know what information will help you the best.</p>



<h3 id="16-easily-manage-your-tests-in-the-form-of-test-suites-test-plans-requirements-priorities-all-on-the-cloud"><span id="16_Easily_manage_your_tests_in_the_form_of_test_suites_test_plans_requirements_priorities_8211_all_on_the_cloud"><strong>16. Easily manage your tests in the form of test suites, test plans, requirements, priorities &#8211; all on the cloud.</strong></span></h3>



<p>And then &#8211; even when you are starting or you have an already large suite of automated test cases in Testsigma &#8211; it will be an easy task to manage them because you can manage them in multiple ways &#8211; test suites, test plans, requirements or priorities.</p>



<h3 id="17-built-in-workflows-such-that-all-your-team-members-can-contribute-to-the-test-automation-process-review-collaboration"><span id="17_Built-in_workflows_such_that_all_your_team_members_can_contribute_to_the_test_automation_process_8211_review_collaboration"><strong>17. Built-in workflows such that all your team members can contribute to the test automation process &#8211; review, collaboration</strong></span></h3>



<p>If you are short on testing resources then Testsigma is an ideal solution for you, because with Testsigma &#8211; manual testers can get acquainted with the tool easily and start test creation in minutes.</p>



<p>Your other team members would also be able to pitch in as it would be easier for them to review the test cases and add their inputs to them. This is because Testsigma also supports review workflow for test cases.</p>



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