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Date Published
Author
Salman Khan
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1786
Language
English
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None

Summary

LambdaTest's August 2023 update highlights several new features and improvements aimed at enhancing the testing experience, including the ability to automate web testing on macOS Sonoma, which provides insights for web applications ahead of the official release. The update also introduces command annotations for test scripts, offering better navigation and debugging through the LambdaTest Automation Dashboard. Additionally, granular level visibility for mobile app testing increases control and privacy, while Espresso App Automation using sharding accelerates testing on Android devices. The inclusion of background services in HyperExecute supports extended-duration application servers, ensuring uninterrupted online services and API availability. New analytics widgets provide detailed insights into test case health and execution trends. SmartUI PDF testing ensures high-quality document validation, and the SmartUI CLI enhances visual regression testing workflows. An integration with Userback streamlines bug tracking and user feedback collection, promoting efficient issue management. The update coincides with LambdaTest's sixth anniversary and the successful hosting of their second virtual global testing conference, Testµ 2023.