Company
Date Published
Author
Himanshu Sheth
Word count
10101
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Smashtest is a new programming language designed to accelerate automated testing cycles by allowing testers to write tests in a simple, tree-like format that can be up to ten times faster than traditional methods. It integrates seamlessly with the Selenium framework, enabling rapid deployment and execution of automated tests across multiple browsers and devices. Smashtest supports advanced features such as live reporting, parallel test execution, and easy-to-understand human-readable steps, making it accessible for UI and API level testing. It offers capabilities for setting browser options, managing viewport sizes for responsive testing, and performing API testing. The language allows for efficient cross-browser testing, especially when used in conjunction with cloud-based platforms like LambdaTest, which enables testing across numerous browser and OS combinations without the need for extensive infrastructure setup. By incorporating software engineering principles such as version control, debugging, and step blocks, Smashtest enhances the scalability and maintainability of test scripts, thereby optimizing the automation testing process.