If your test suite already speaks Gherkin, catching visual regressions no longer means reaching for a separate tool with its own syntax and setup. The new @webship-js/diffy-steps package plugs directl...

Webship-js 2.0.6 separates the visual regression while keeping Gherkin steps intact. Additionally, this release fixes smart waiting on pages that never reach network idle by giving each settle stage i...

When an automated test fails in CI at three in the morning, the first question is always the same: what did the page actually look like? Screenshots answer that question instantly. They give stakehold...

This batch covers architecture and command documentation, the refactoring of the Diffy step-pack into a standalone plugin, and keeping all guidelines synchronized with the latest correct paths.

If you've written more than a handful of end-to-end tests, you already know the real maintenance burden isn't writing assertions; it's the selectors underneath them. A redesign ships, a div.cta-primar...

Anyone who has triaged a flaky end-to-end test from a CI log alone knows the drill: a red checkmark, a stack trace that explains what failed but not why, and a Slack thread full of "can you repro loca...

This release delivers three key improvements: JavaScript steps.js now supports configurable warn/fail/off modes with before/after hooks, and Playwright video recording, plus human-readable error messa...

Building a robust automated functional testing suite is like constructing a skyscraper. If your foundation is built on "anti-patterns" habits that seem helpful but cause long-term damage, the whole st...

This release rewrites webship-js around a per-domain step-file layout, adds TypeScript / JavaScript interop, ships 22 CMS and framework selector presets, introduces a flat colored PDF report, and brin...

New updates in Webship-js Added visual regression testing with Diffy, advanced screenshot capabilities, and unified selectors (CSS + XPath). Also included new step definitions (follow-link, multi-sele...

This release adds a step definition for anonymous user testing and removes the external template.sh dependency by integrating setup locally, simplifying both testing and installation.

We’ve unified all recent improvements into a stable version, bringing a smoother and more powerful testing experience. The biggest highlight is the full transition to Playwright, giving better perform...

This release enables browser window maximization by setting viewport: null in Playwright context options, while still allowing users to customize viewport dimensions as needed.

webship-js is an open-source automated functional acceptance testing framework built on Playwright and Cucumber-js. It gives teams a rich library of ready-to-use Gherkin step definitions, no glue code...

Previously, webship.js loaded its own internal playwright.config, ignoring any project-level settings. Now it loads the config from the project's root directory using process.cwd(), so projects can co...

In the fast-evolving world of web development, testing tools must keep up with the demands of modern applications. Playwright, an open-source framework developed by Microsoft, has quickly become one o...

Migrated all step definitions in webship-js to Playwright. This change removes the need for a separate WebDriver server, simplifying setup and improving test speed and reliability. All step definition...

This release brings key improvements to stability and configuration management. We moved the Cucumber pretty formatter options into nightwatch.conf.js for a cleaner setup, upgraded Chromedriver to 144...

The rise of AI in software development has changed the rules of the game. Tools like GitHub Copilot and autonomous coding agents can generate code in seconds. Productivity has increased dramatically. ...

In modern web development, excellence isn’t measured by the sheer volume of automated tests you run; it’s about strategic execution. Indiscriminately testing every minor element can lead to "bottlenec...

Radio buttons are commonly used in websites when only one option must be selected at a time — such as account registration settings, user permissions, or visibility rules.

Behat’s WebAPIExtension was a simple and effective way to test JSON-based APIs using Gherkin steps. On July 14, 2025, the repository was archived by its owner and became read-only — meaning it’s no lo...

This release improves test clarity and reliability by merging duplicate (not) step definitions and making AJAX-generated dialog HTML accessible to step definitions. It also introduces new Radio Button...

A monarch's crown is a timeless symbol of power, legitimacy, and authority. Crafted with precision and adorned with rare gems, it represents mastery and excellence. In the same way, automated testing ...

In the world of website and system management, tables are always at the core: user names, records, operations, all stored there. And sometimes, simply checking that options like Edit or Delete appear ...

This release includes improvements to the webship-js API, making the domain dynamic in the feature and allowing flexible phrasing by making "I am" optional as "I am / We are" and "I" optional as "I / ...

All step definitions in WebApiExtension have been converted to Node.js to align with webship-js standards and ensure consistency across automated testing.

Added a new step definition to handle table row interactions, making it easier to test scenarios involving tabular data. Additionally, the project setup has been updated to use npm instead of Yarn for...

Automated testing isn’t complete without touching the finer details of the digital experience, and file uploads are one of the most crucial. This step reveals whether a site smoothly handles user inte...

From interactive portfolios and product galleries to immersive storytelling sites and modern landing pages, many websites today embrace horizontal scrolling to break away from traditional layouts and ...

This update brings notable enhancements to the webship-js testing framework, aiming to improve its user interface testing capabilities. It includes the addition of comprehensive step definitions for h...

In today’s modern websites, scrolling is no longer just a basic interaction; it has become a vital part of the user experience, especially on pages that load content progressively or contain long, inf...

This release introduces several improvements to the automated testing framework. Global variables have been added to define minimum wait durations, ensuring consistent timing across tests. Additionall...

In website testing, every detail matters. One small broken link can damage trust and user experience. That’s why checking if important links, like social media icons, lead to the right place is a vita...

This update adds new scroll steps, improves button click steps, and makes selecting options easier with a single step. We've also fixed a typo in step names (pronounCase) and cleaned up spacing in Ghe...

New additions include a step definition for scrolling to the bottom of the page, a condition to wait for the tag before actions, and a config to hide console log messages from test output.

Webship-JS 1.0.38 adds new steps to check element links by URL or title, plus easier wait time shortcuts. It also updates visibility check steps. Added since Webship-js 1.0.35:

When designing automated tests for websites, we often focus on clicks, data entry, or verifying elements... However, there’s one crucial step that many overlook — reloading the page.

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In the digital age, protecting user privacy is no longer optional—it’s a necessity mandated by global regulations like GDPR and CCPA. As the demand for transparency grows, consent management tools for...

This release introduces a new step definition for attaching a file (e.g., an image, PDF, etc.) to the input file element. followed by upgrades the package libappindicator from libappindicator1 to liba...