We all know manual testing is slow and subject to human error. But when it’s time to automate, not everyone knows how different various software test automation solutions can be.
Open-source automation frameworks like Selenium, Playwright, and Appium require specific technical skills and digging around in code to create and update tests. Test maintenance in these frameworks isn't ideal for testing efficiency. It’s a drag on the software development lifecycle and time-to-market, especially for agile teams practicing continuous integration to deliver software products fast and frequently.
On the other hand, Rainforest’s proprietary test automation framework doesn’t require any coding. And it’s so intuitive, anyone can jump in and quickly write or update automation scripts. Using our platform means our Test Managers can keep your test suite up to date as efficiently as possible.
Also, most test automation tools primarily interact with the DOM code behind the scenes of your web app’s user interface — they test what computers see, not what your users see. Rainforest tests primarily evaluate and interact with the visual layer of your app’s interface, so you can have confidence your Rainforest tests are protecting the actual user experience.
This visual-first approach also means Rainforest can test anything you see on a screen — not just what appears within a browser window.