June 2024 Summaries

In this edition, BrowserStack announces its strategic partnership with Appium to help developers ship bug-free apps. They also feature a webinar on scaling test automation and discuss various product updates including AI-based self-healing for Automate, Visual Scanner (Beta) for Percy, support for WCAG 2.2 in Accessibility Testing, hybrid app support for App A11y, Public REST APIs and Daily Summary Email for Test Observability, Low-Code Automation Integration and Archive & Restore Test Cases for Test Management. Community updates include the launch of BrowserStack Champions, a global community for QA enthusiasts, and new testimonials from satisfied users.

Percy has released its latest feature, Visual Scanner, in beta version. This tool automates the detection of visual defects across websites and applications by scanning specified URLs at regular intervals. It helps maintain a visually consistent web presence and ensures users experience websites as intended. Key features include zero installation, automated monitoring, and reviewing changes before deployment. To get started, add URLs for scanning, set up scan schedules, and examine results to update baselines.