Web apps are constantly evolving, and so are the risks of browser-specific bugs and UI inconsistencies. Without automation, QA teams face bottlenecks in fast-paced development cycles, leading to missed issues and slower releases. Manual testing can’t scale to cover every browser, device, and screen size combination. Browser automation helps validate critical workflows early and often—maintaining quality while accelerating delivery.
Browser automation is the practice of automating user interface (UI) interactions in a web application such as clicking buttons, submitting forms, or navigating pages to verify that features and workflows behave correctly. By simulating real user actions, teams can validate UI functionality across browsers and devices without the need for repetitive manual testing.
For fast-moving development environments where web apps evolve constantly, automated UI testing ensures consistency, reduces human error, and enables teams to deliver high-quality user experiences at scale. While some tools focus on API testing or backend validation, Ranorex Studio specializes in robust, reliable browser UI automation.
Browser automation fits into your testing process once the core functionality of a feature is ready to validate from the user’s perspective. It’s most effective after unit and integration testing—before or during system and regression testing. Use it to confirm that the application works consistently across browsers, devices, and environments.
Identify the most important user interactions that must work across all browsers. Think logins, searches, or checkouts.
Configure browsers locally or connect to a Selenium Grid (on-prem or cloud) to simulate real-world usage conditions.
Use detailed logs, screenshots, and video playback in Ranorex reports to debug issues and optimize your test logic.
Consolidate web, desktop, mobile (iOS/Android), and visual regression tests without cobbling together separate tools like Selenium, Appium, or custom scripts.
Selenium is integrated directly into the Ranorex core API, giving you powerful browser automation out of the box. No extra setup required.
Design tests easily with drag-and-drop functionality. Create reusable test blocks, manage UI elements, and use C#/VB.NET for complex scenarios. Add logs, explicit waits, execution timing, and validations.
Trigger automated tests within your CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, TeamCity, or Azure DevOps, and sync results with Jira and other tools across your workflow.
Capture screenshots, logs, and full video playback to troubleshoot faster and share clear, actionable results with stakeholders and developers.
