Electron and Hybrid Application Automation

Hybrid applications, such as Electron and CEF applications, use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create user interfaces while having access to local system APIs. This hybrid architecture is increasingly popular in software development today because it allows developers to create applications for different platforms using the same codebase. However, this hybrid nature also makes their automated testing more complex than traditional GUI applications or pure Web applications.

First, the challenge we need to address is how to automate testing of both Web components and native components effectively. Additionally, we need to ensure our testing strategy adapts to various platforms, whether Windows, macOS, or Linux. In this environment, CukeTest is an ideal choice. CukeTest is not only a powerful automation test tool but also supports cross-platform testing and provides robust support for hybrid applications like Electron and CEF.

Through this chapter, you will master how to use CukeTest for automation testing of hybrid applications and how to resolve issues you may encounter in the process.

• Electron Recording Basics
• Recording Electron Application - CukeTest Itself
• Creating CEF Automation Test Project