The testing industry is blooming exponentially with new trends, tools, and patterns popping up constantly. Many of these new patterns claim to increase the productivity of testers and testing. Nevertheless, not all patterns increase productivity. Often, testers unconsciously fall into such anti-patterns. This article covers some common anti-patterns during <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/understanding-agile-testing-framework/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">agile testing</a>, along with some tips and ideas on countering them.



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<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#Anti-Pattern">1 Anti-Pattern</a></li><li><a href="#Not_Documenting_Things">2 Not Documenting Things</a></li><li><a href="#Over_Emphasis_on_GUI_Tools">3 Over Emphasis on GUI Tools</a></li><li><a href="#Restricting_Efficiency_to_Test_Automation">4 Restricting Efficiency to Test Automation</a></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="h-anti-pattern">Anti-Pattern</h2>



In your everyday life, you would have observed, read, and heard about common patterns for approaching and solving problems efficiently. The term anti-pattern, however, is often unfamiliar to many. An antipattern is a pattern that is often thought of as a standard solution to a problem, but often has negative consequences or is counter-productive in the long run.



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In order to help you better understand this concept, here are a few examples of common anti-pattern during agile testing:



1. Measuring with surrogate or proxy measures.i. For example, measuring the number of tests added by a tester to measure their productivity.ii. The use of proxy measures to measure progress is often founded on incorrect assumptions and biases.iii. Such measures are only used because they are easy to count.2. Using tools or practices in the wrong context.i. An example would be using email communication, where using chat would have been more convenient and efficient.ii. Any tool or practice is merely a heuristic for solving a particular problem.iii. A sapient use (the use of skill and care) and understanding of the context/purpose are essential.iv. If all you have is a hammer, everything will look like a nail.



Now that we understand what an anti-pattern is. We&#8217;ll discuss three common anti-patterns that most testers encounter:



<ul><li>Not Documenting Things</li><li>Over Emphasis on <a href="https://www.softr.io/web-app/best-gui-software-platforms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GUI Tools</a></li><li>Restricting Efficiency to Test Automation</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-not-documenting-things">Not Documenting Things</h2>



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In the industry, it is a common misconception that Agile means no documentation. It&#8217;s true that Agile emphasizes building working software over &#8220;comprehensive documentation&#8221;. Nevertheless, not documenting things, at all, is one of the biggest productivity traps. It is true that we do not need overly comprehensive documentation of the entire software. Nonetheless, documenting creates a local cache about yourself that ultimately helps you be more productive, and these caches are easily retrievable from your <a href="https://www.workstreams.ai/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">workflow management platform</a> for team use.



If you have ever worked in a distributed team, you are familiar with the common practice of members asking for information via chat messages or emails. These formats are often short-lived and flow down the system instantly. People often have to repeat the same or similar information when someone else asks for it. Furthermore, this creates reliance on people for project information and degrades the rollout/transition experience when someone leaves the team.



When documentation is done, it can be used as a local cache to share information that people would have otherwise gathered from you. Every time a document is read by someone, you instantly save the time you had originally invested in creating it. The returns on this investment will also compound over time, just like any other investment.



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In other words, whenever you share information that isn&#8217;t documented, make sure it is documented. I consider documenting my work to be one of my most important productivity secrets. Depending on the context, I try to move important and persistent information to either of these:



<ul><li>Wiki</li><li>Readme</li><li>Test Notes</li><li>FAQ Doc</li><li>Flow Chart Documents</li><li>JIRA, etc.</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-over-emphasis-on-gui-tools">Over Emphasis on GUI Tools</h2>



It is easy to visualize information when using GUI tools because they simplify complexity. Testers typically use GUI tools to generate data, filter data, run tests, and so on. There are, however, some limitations associated with GUI tools, such as:



<ul><li>Platform dependent</li><li>Distracting</li><li>Less Verbose</li><li>Requires more space &amp; memory</li><li>Slow</li></ul>



It can be a productivity anti-pattern to place too much emphasis on GUI tools. Often, command-line interfaces are more effective for quick, basic, and quirky tasks. Having fluency with the command line improves your flexibility and productivity as an engineer in both obvious and subtle ways. CLI tools have their own benefits in the long run. Often, operating system commands, shell scripts, keyboard shortcuts, etc., are capable of doing heavy-lifting GUI tasks quickly. It is usually more convenient to work with CLI terminals when you have constrained devices that do not have enough space or are restricted from using GUI tools.



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Want to learn about more about CLI &amp; CLI Utils? Here are some references:



<ul><li><a href="https://github.com/jlevy/the-art-of-command-line" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Art of Command Line: Master the command line, in one page (github.com)</a></li><li><a href="https://github.com/learn-anything/command-line-tools" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Awesome Command Line Utilities (github.com)</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="h-restricting-efficiency-to-test-automation">Restricting Efficiency to Test Automation</h2>



Testing efficiency is often associated with the automation of test procedures or the execution of tests via automated test scripts. However, the use of tools can improve efficiency in all aspects/phases of testing. The use of tools can greatly enhance testing efficiency if they are used intelligently. There is a wide range of possibilities for automation in various test activities, such as:



<ul><li>Test Environment Setup</li><li>Mocking Component Behavior</li><li>Test Data Preparation</li><li>Test Build Generation</li><li>Micro Utilities / Scripts</li><li>Text Fillers</li><li>Monitoring</li><li>Test Environment Cleanup</li></ul>



Automating your day-to-day tasks is possible in a variety of ways, and the examples above are only a few. Any task that&#8217;s repetitive or lacks creativity should be considered for automation whenever possible. Most of the time, you will find already available tools or similar ideas to build your own tool to enhance your testing efficiency.



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Moreover, small utilities, macros, micro tools, and extensions can enhance your testing efficiency as well. A few examples of such small tools and extensions are listed below:



<ul><li><a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/session-manager/mghenlmbmjcpehccoangkdpagbcbkdpc?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Session Management</a>&nbsp;– Save Tabs with Project / Purpose. One Click Opener.</li><li><a href="https://bugmagnet.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Bug Magnet</a>&nbsp;– Exploratory Testing Assistant</li><li><a href="https://gofullpage.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Go Full Page</a>&nbsp;– Save your Pages (Full)</li><li><a href="https://fakefiller.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Fake Filler</a>&nbsp;– Free, Fake, Random Form Filler</li><li><a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/exploratory-testing-chrom/khigmghadjljgjpamimgjjmpmlbgmekj" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Exploratory Testing Extension</a>&nbsp;– Note Taker</li><li><a href="http://www.uxcheck.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">UX Check</a>&nbsp;– UX Guidewords / Heuristics</li></ul>



Testsigma too supports a lot of such add-ons supporting various <a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">automation</a> actions and data generators powered by the Testsigma Team and the Community. Checkout the Testsigma add-on marketplace here: <a href="https://testsigma.com/addons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Testsigma Addons Marketplace</a>



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Testing is the most critical part of the Software Development Life Cycle(SDLC). Testing is performed at different levels such as Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and Functional Testing. Testing can be performed either manually or through automation. The tools or libraries which are used for test automation vary with the framework that you are using. For example, if you are using a JavaScript framework, you might have to use Jasmine, Jest, etc. The JUnit and TestNG are the most popular Java testing frameworks, so let’s explore JUnit vs TestNG in detail here.



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#JUnit_vs_TestNG_8211_Overview">1 JUnit vs TestNG &#8211; Overview</a><ul><li><a href="#What_is_JUnit">1.1 What is JUnit?</a></li><li><a href="#What_is_TestNG">1.2 What is TestNG?</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Similarities_Between_JUnit_and_TestNG">2 Similarities Between JUnit and TestNG</a></li><li><a href="#Top_20_Core_Differences_between_JUnit_and_TestNG">3 Top 20 Core Differences between JUnit and TestNG</a></li><li><a href="#Why_is_JUnit_More_Popular_than_TestNG">4 Why is JUnit More Popular than TestNG?</a></li><li><a href="#Can_We_Use_JUnit_and_TestNG_Together">5 Can We Use JUnit and TestNG Together?</a></li><li><a href="#Summary">6 Summary</a></li><li><a href="#Frequently_Asked_Questions">7 Frequently Asked Questions</a><ul><li><a href="#JUnit_vs_TestNG_which_is_better">7.1 JUnit vs TestNG, which is better?</a></li><li><a href="#What_is_the_main_difference_between_JUnit_and_TestNG">7.2 What is the main difference between JUnit and TestNG?</a></li><li><a href="#Does_TestNG_use_JUnit">7.3 Does TestNG use JUnit?</a></li><li><a href="#JUnit_vs_TestNG_What_are_the_advantages_of_TestNG">7.4 JUnit vs TestNG? What are the advantages of TestNG?</a></li></ul></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="junit-vs-testng-overview">JUnit vs TestNG &#8211; Overview</h2>



<h3 id="h-what-is-junit">What is JUnit?</h3>



JUnit happens to be among the most popular unit testing frameworks for Java. It offers a simple and effective solution when it comes to writing and running unit tests for Java code. In JUnit, test cases are generally written as Java classes that have methods to test particular units of code—methods, for example, or classes.



Features of JUnit



Annotations: JUnit uses annotations to define test cases, test suites, and expected exceptions.



Assertions: JUnit provides several different assertion methods, such as assertEquals, assertTrue, and assertFalse, to check the correctness of the results being tested.



Test Runners: JUnit comes with built-in test runners for running tests and reporting results.



Fixtures: JUnit has built-in support for the creation and cleanup of fixture objects.



Test Suites: JUnit enables the creation of test suites so that related tests can be executed together. This is a cleaner and simpler approach.



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<h3 id="h-what-is-testng">What is TestNG?</h3>



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TestNG is a unit testing framework for Java classes developed to fill in the gaps left by JUnit and NUnit. It introduces some new concepts that were not available in JUnit or NUnit at the time, like groups, flexible configurations for running test cases, and data-driven testing at the test suite level.



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Features of TestNG



Annotations: TestNG uses annotations to define test cases, test suites, and test configurations.



Data-Driven Testing: TestNG supports data-driven testing. It allows running the same test with different data sets.



Parallel Testing: TestNG has the capability to execute tests in parallel, which is advantageous for improving performance for large test suites.



Listeners: TestNG equips listeners to customize the way tests are run and how results are reported.



Dependencies: TestNG allows the specification of dependencies between test methods so that they are executed in the right order.



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<h2 id="h-similarities-between-junit-and-testng">Similarities Between JUnit and TestNG</h2>



The table below shows the similarities between JUnit and TestNG:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Feature</td><td>JUnit</td><td>TestNG</td></tr><tr><td>Core Purpose</td><td>Unit testing for Java</td><td>Unit testing for Java</td></tr><tr><td>Annotation-based Testing</td><td>Yes</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Assertion Mechanisms</td><td>Yes</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Test Suites</td><td>Yes</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Test Reporting</td><td>Yes</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Parameterized Testing</td><td>Yes</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Dependent Tests</td><td>Yes</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Data-Driven Testing</td><td>Yes</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Parallel Test Execution</td><td>Yes</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Grouping of Tests</td><td>Yes</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Test Listeners</td><td>Yes</td><td>Yes</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 id="h-top-20-core-differences-between-junit-and-testng">Top 20 Core Differences between JUnit and TestNG</h2>



Check out the core differences in the table below:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Feature</td><td>JUnit</td><td>TestNG</td></tr><tr><td>Open Source</td><td>Yes</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Setup</td><td>Straightforward, minimal configuration</td><td>Easy, and to add dependencies</td></tr><tr><td>User-Friendliness</td><td>May require additional integrations (e.g., JUnit Jupiter) for some features</td><td>More features out of the box, user-friendly</td></tr><tr><td>Listener Implementation Read here – <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/listeners-in-selenium/">Listeners in Selenium</a>&nbsp;</td><td>Less intuitive (Listeners API)</td><td>More intuitive (annotations)</td></tr><tr><td>Reporting</td><td>No built-in HTML reporting integrates with Maven or other tools</td><td>Built-in HTML reporting integrates with Maven</td></tr><tr><td>Parallel Test Execution</td><td>Not supported directly (workarounds possible)</td><td>Natively supported (improves efficiency)</td></tr><tr><td>Dependency Testing</td><td>Not supported, tests run independently</td><td>Supported, allows tests to depend on others</td></tr><tr><td>Data-Driven Testing</td><td>Supported, but requires more effort</td><td>Straightforward, special annotations (@DataProvider)</td></tr><tr><td>Test Grouping</td><td>Supported using tags (may require additional setup)</td><td>Seamless, allows organized execution by groups</td></tr><tr><td>Test Priority/Order</td><td>Controllable, but less flexible</td><td>Explicit priorities for precise control over execution order</td></tr><tr><td>Assumptions Support</td><td>Yes, tests can be skipped based on conditions</td><td>No built-in support focuses on strict execution</td></tr><tr><td>Parameterized Tests</td><td>Supported, but requires additional annotations (e.g., @ParameterizedTest)</td><td>Supported, but uses different annotations (@Test(dataProvider = &#8220;dataProvider&#8221;))</td></tr><tr><td>Timeout Support</td><td>Supported, allows tests to be terminated after a specified time</td><td>Supported, but provides more flexibility with timeout configurations</td></tr><tr><td>Fixed Suite</td><td>Yes, a fixed set of tests is defined in a suite class</td><td>No, tests can be dynamically discovered and added</td></tr><tr><td>Test Configuration</td><td>Less flexible, uses @BeforeClass and @AfterClass</td><td>More flexible, uses @BeforeMethod, @AfterMethod, @BeforeTest, @AfterTest, etc.</td></tr><tr><td>Test Annotations</td><td>@Test, @BeforeClass, @AfterClass, @Before, @After</td><td>@Test, @BeforeMethod, @AfterMethod, @BeforeTest, @AfterTest, @BeforeClass, @AfterClass, and more</td></tr><tr><td>Configuration Files</td><td>Less flexible, uses testng.xml</td><td>More flexible, and uses testng.xml and other configuration options.</td></tr><tr><td>Error Handling</td><td>Less granular error handling</td><td>More granular error handling with features like soft assertions.</td></tr><tr><td>Test Retry</td><td>Not supported directly</td><td>Supported, allows failed tests to be retried a specified number of times.</td></tr><tr><td>Test Execution Listeners</td><td>Supported, but less flexible</td><td>Supported, with more granular control over test execution events.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 id="h-why-is-junit-more-popular-than-testng">Why is JUnit More Popular than TestNG?</h2>



Junit is most often more popular than TestNG because of its history as one of the first Java testing frameworks. It is simple and easy to use and very highly integrable with widely used IDEs like <a href="https://www.javatpoint.com/intellij-vs-eclipse" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eclipse and IntelliJ IDEA</a>. 



There are many tutorials available for this, and there is a very large community that supports an ecosystem of plugins and extensions.&nbsp;



The introduction of JUnit 5 has made it more interesting due to new features and flexibility. Besides JUnit 5 close association with the test-driven development (TDD) pattern enforces it as the de facto standard for <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/unit-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">unit testing</a> in Java.



<h2 id="h-can-we-use-junit-and-testng-together">Can We Use JUnit and TestNG Together?</h2>



Even though it is not a common practice, you can use JUnit and TestNG together.



But they are chosen to be used together due to their complementary strengths and widespread adoption within the testing community. While JUnit is renowned for its simplicity and ease of use, TestNG offers advanced features like parameterized testing and parallel execution. Combining both frameworks allows developers to capitalize on the best of both worlds.



<h2 id="h-summary">Summary</h2>



In the comparison of JUnit and TestNG, JUnit is simple, old, and works greatly integrated with IDEs; hence, it is more commonly used for unit testing. On the other hand, TestNG offers advanced features like execution of tests in parallel and dependency testing that are oriented to a more complex test environment.&nbsp;



In the end, however, the choice between the two is an individual thing based on the project and its specific needs as well as the taste of the developer.



<h2 id="h-frequently-asked-questions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>



<h3 id="h-junit-vs-testng-which-is-better">JUnit vs TestNG, which is better?</h3>



This question has no definitive solution because both TestNG and JUnit have advantages and disadvantages. Other additions include flexible <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/test-design/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">test design</a>, data-driven test support, and improved reporting capabilities. On the other hand, JUnit is extensively used and has a large ecosystem of plugins and integrations.



<h3 id="h-what-is-the-main-difference-between-junit-and-testng">What is the main difference between JUnit and TestNG?</h3>



The primary distinction between JUnit and TestNG is their features and capabilities. Other additions include flexible test design, data-driven test support, and improved reporting capabilities. JUnit is extensively used and supported by a large ecosystem of plugins and integrations.



<h3 id="h-does-testng-use-junit">Does TestNG use JUnit?</h3>



No, TestNG is a different testing framework that does not use JUnit.



<h3 id="h-junit-vs-testng-what-are-the-advantages-of-testng">JUnit vs TestNG? What are the advantages of TestNG?</h3>



Support for <a href="https://testsigma.com/data-driven-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data-driven tests</a>, flexible test setup, richer reporting, and the ability to create dependencies between test methods and groups are all advantages of TestNG over JUnit. Talking about parallel test execution with JUnit Vs TestNG, TestNG also supports <a href="https://testsigma.com/parallel-test-runs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">parallel tests</a>, which can drastically reduce total test execution time.

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However, no fixed method exists to analyze the same elements when using mobile devices with separate operating systems. Given that iOS has a <a href="https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/mobile/worldwide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">28.43%</a> global market share, it is crucial to understand how to inspect element on iPhone.&nbsp;



In this article, we will look at various tools and methods of how to inspect elements on iOS.



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#What_Is_Inspect_Element">1 What Is Inspect Element?</a><ul><li><a href="#Importance_of_Inspect_Element_featurenbsp">1.1 Importance of Inspect Element feature&nbsp;</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Different_methods_to_inspect_elements_on_iPhone">2 Different methods to inspect elements on iPhone</a><ul><li><a href="#Inspecting_elements_with_Responsive_Testing_tools">2.1 Inspecting elements with Responsive Testing tools</a></li><li><a href="#Inspecting_Elements_with_Safari_Developer_Tools">2.2 Inspecting Elements with Safari Developer Tools</a></li><li><a href="#Adobe_Edge_Inspect">2.3 Adobe Edge Inspect</a></li><li><a href="#Inspecting_elements_with_Cross-Browser_Testing_platforms">2.4 Inspecting elements with Cross-Browser Testing platforms</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Additional_options_to_Explore">3 Additional options to Explore</a></li><li><a href="#Summary">4 Summary</a></li><li><a href="#Frequently_asked_questions">5 Frequently asked questions:</a></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="h-what-is-inspect-element">What Is Inspect Element?</h2>



Inspect element is a part of developer tools included in web browsers like Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. Inspect element allows you to inspect and, sometimes, alter the CSS or HTML source codes behind the website content.&nbsp;



In your browser window, you can see your changes in real-time. As long as you only make changes to your screen, your modifications will only be visible and effective during your session. This means you can experiment with various scenarios or combinations using Inspect Element without interfering with a live project.



<h3 id="h-importance-of-inspect-element-feature">Importance of Inspect Element feature&nbsp;</h3>



<ul><li>If you want to understand something completely, having the option to experiment with it is essential. This feature of Inspect Element allows you to play around with the code of a website to learn how it works. When you browse a website, you immediately notice something that piques your curiosity. It can be a feature you&#8217;ve been meaning to add to a page you&#8217;re working on or a fresh idea you&#8217;ve never considered before. You can use Inspect Element to find out the inner functions or features of the code in either scenario.</li></ul>



<ul><li>When creating your page, Inspect Element enables you to evaluate changes while still putting them into practice. It makes it possible to identify and fix problematic code quickly. </li></ul>



<ul><li>If you&#8217;re interested in optimizing your page for better search engine rankings, which is a crucial element in digital marketing, Inspect Element on rival pages can also offer you a sense of the intensity of the keywords that are focused on. You can use the tool to assess how quickly your website loads.</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-different-methods-to-inspect-elements-on-iphone">Different methods to inspect elements on iPhone</h2>



A few ways to inspect element on iPhone include &#8211;



<ul><li>Using Responsive Testing Tools</li><li>Using Safari Developer Tools</li><li>Using Adobe Edge Inspect</li><li>Using Cross Browser Testing platforms</li></ul>



<h3 id="h-inspecting-elements-with-responsive-testing-tools">Inspecting elements with Responsive Testing tools</h3>



While responsive design is critical for developing websites that look good on all devices, it can also be a bit of a headache for designers and developers. All too often, things that look fine on one screen size will appear completely broken on another.&nbsp;



This is where responsive testing tools come in handy. By allowing you to view a website on different screen sizes and resolutions, these tools can help to identify potential issues early on. In addition, you can use them to test out different design ideas and see how they look on different devices. As such, responsive testing tools are an essential part of the responsive design workflow.



<h3 id="h-inspecting-elements-with-safari-developer-tools">Inspecting Elements with Safari Developer Tools</h3>



Apple provides a simple functionality that often allows web developers to inspect and debug web elements on actual iPhones.&nbsp;



Now, how to inspect element on safari? To start with, all you need to do is connect your iPhone and turn on the Web Inspector.



The steps to follow to unlock the web inspector on your iOS device are as follows &#8211;&nbsp;



Settings &gt; Safari &gt; Open Advanced Menu&gt; Turn on the Web Inspector



(However, this feature only applies to real iOS platforms and not to any windows emulator.)



Below are the steps to follow on how to inspect element using safari on iPhone &#8211;



Step 1 &#8211; Open the safari browser on your laptop and click on the ‘preference’ option.&nbsp;&nbsp;



Step 2 &#8211; Next, click on the ‘advanced tab’ and go to the ‘Show Develop menu in the menu bar’.



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Step 3 &#8211; The ‘Develop’ option will thereafter be available in the top bar. When you select the Develop menu option, both the currently active web page on the linked device and the connected iPhone will appear in the menu options.



Step 4 &#8211; When you click on that page, the Web inspector box for that particular page opens.



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Step 5 &#8211; Now, inspect the elements of the system.



<h3 id="h-adobe-edge-inspect">Adobe Edge Inspect</h3>



Created in 2011, the Adobe Edge package included Adobe Edge Inspect, which could inspect items across several devices. With Adobe Edge Inspect, we are no longer restricted to macOS-running devices, which was one of the limitations of our previous solution. Additionally, it is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS.



The Adobe Edge Inspect software also supports synchronized browsing. As soon as you open the website on one device, it will sync with all connected devices, i.e., it will open automatically on each. Wi-Fi connects the devices.



Below are the methods for inspecting iPhone elements with Adobe Edge Inspect &#8211;



Step 1 &#8211; Download the software to your computer and link all your devices to the same Wi-Fi network to run Adobe Edge and inspect items on an iPad or iPhone.



The list will then show up on the software.



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Step 2 &#8211; When you visit a website, it will appear on all your connected devices. There will be a debugging symbol (&gt;) displayed on these devices.



Step 3 &#8211; Choose the debugger icon next to the machine on which you want to analyze the element.



Similar to debugging a webpage on a PC, this will launch the developer tools and allow you to view items on an iPhone. It is a simple, efficient, and highly effective approach that will aid you to inspect element on iPhone without computer.



However, Adobe Edge Inspect does have some shortcomings:



<ul><li>Although Adobe has stopped supporting this function, you can still access the online source for it. Therefore, employing this puts your security at risk, so use caution. Any data leaks or security issues would be the responsibility of the user using this.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Local web testing is one aspect of web application development that Adobe Edge Inspect lacks. Since web developers do not want their issues to reach the customer, they spend hours inspecting elements on different devices. If you are creating a website from scratch, you most likely don&#8217;t have a URL that you can use to open it in Adobe Edge Inspect and check it on an iPhone.</li></ul>



<h3 id="h-inspecting-elements-with-cross-browser-testing-platforms">Inspecting elements with Cross-Browser Testing platforms</h3>



The dimensions and viewports differ across various iPhones. More importantly, developers need to inspect elements across different browsers and shift test environments with ease. <a href="https://testsigma.com/cross-browser-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cross-browser testing</a> becomes important in this situation.



You may quickly test your web apps for cross-browser compatibility using developer tools in browsers or online testing solutions. Using this feature, you can quickly test websites across iOS devices like iPhone X and many other older versions on a variety of browsers.



Similarly, cross-browser testing tools such as BrowserStack or platforms like Sauce Labs allow you to inspect elements across various browsers easily. One can integrate both BrowserStack and Sauce Labs with Testsigma for test automation. This makes it easy for developers and companies to maintain testing and integration pipelines.



<h2 id="h-additional-options-to-explore">Additional options to Explore</h2>



<ul><li>You can use a temporary URL service to host the website and then use that link to launch the website on your iPhone or iOS device. In this manner, you may comprehend the aspects causing the problems without being able to check the parts directly on the iOS device. After that, you can fix the settings on your device and go through the procedure again.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Chrome plugins also allow you to see how the website will appear on various devices and come in different sizes. However, this approach produces unreliable findings and therefore is not advised.</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-summary">Summary</h2>



Web developers strive to ensure that their code is compatible with as many browsers as possible. Testing these many browsers can be time-consuming and tiresome, but it&#8217;s essential if you want your website to function flawlessly across all platforms. As a result, cross-browser compatibility is one of today&#8217;s most prevalent issues to inspect element on iPhones.



Testsigma provides web developers with an easy-to-use cloud-based platform for <a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-cross-browser-testing-tool" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">testing their apps across a variety of web browsers</a> and devices. The cloud-based real device testing allows developers and quality assurance professionals to run tests as soon as they are created.&nbsp;



With free maintenance testing and limitless flexibility, you can easily create reliable automated tests without necessitating time-consuming setups, integrations, or programming labor.&nbsp;



<h2 id="h-frequently-asked-questions">Frequently asked questions:</h2>



<div class="schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block"><div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1752745593198">How to inspect elements on iPhone with Windows? To inspect elements on iPhone with Windows, you&#8217;ll need to install the Safari web browser. Once you have Safari open, go to the website you want to inspect. In the Safari menu, click &#8220;Develop&#8221; and select &#8220;Show Web Inspector.&#8221;  This will open up the inspector window. From here, you can select the element you want to inspect and view its HTML code. You can also use the inspector window to find out more information about how the website is structured. Inspecting elements on your iPhone with Windows is a great way to learn more about web design and troubleshoot problems on websites. </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1752745608948">What is the shortcut for inspecting elements on iPhone? The shortcut to inspect elements on iPhone is to press and hold the Home button and then tap the Sleep/Wake button. Doing this will bring up the Developer Tools menu, which will allow you to inspect elements on the screen.  This shortcut is handy for web developers, as it allows them to quickly check the code of a web page. However, it can also be helpful for general users who want to see what&#8217;s going on behind the scenes of their favorite apps. </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1752745663851">How to inspect the iOS simulator in chrome? An iOS simulator is a great tool for testing iPhone and iPad apps. It allows you to see how your app looks and feels on a real device without compiling and deploying it to a physical device. However, the simulator can be tricky to work with, and it&#8217;s often hard to get a clear picture of what&#8217;s going on under the hood.  The Chrome Developer Tools can be a big help in this regard. By opening the Developer Tools panel and selecting the ‘Device Mode’ option, you can inspect the simulator just like you would inspect a real device. You can view the HTML and CSS of your app, debug JavaScript, and even take screenshots. </div> </div>



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