| name | conducting-browser-compatibility-tests |
| description | This skill enables cross-browser compatibility testing for web applications using BrowserStack, Selenium Grid, or Playwright. It tests across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, identifying browser-specific bugs and ensuring consistent functionality. It is used when a user requests to "test browser compatibility", "run cross-browser tests", or uses the `/browser-test` or `/bt` command to assess web application behavior across different browsers and devices. The skill generates a report detailing compatibility issues and screenshots for visual verification. |
Overview
This skill automates cross-browser compatibility testing, ensuring that web applications function correctly across various browsers and devices. It leverages BrowserStack, Selenium Grid, and Playwright to execute tests and identify browser-specific issues.
How It Works
- Configuring Browser Matrix: Defines the target browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge), versions, operating systems, and device configurations for testing.
- Generating Cross-Browser Tests: Creates and configures tests to run across the defined browser matrix, handling browser-specific quirks and setting up parallel execution for efficiency.
- Executing Tests: Runs the tests in parallel using BrowserStack, Selenium Grid, or Playwright, capturing screenshots and logs for analysis.
- Generating Compatibility Report: Compiles a detailed report highlighting any compatibility issues, including screenshots and error logs, for easy identification and resolution.
When to Use This Skill
This skill activates when you need to:
- Ensure a web application functions correctly across different browsers and devices.
- Identify browser-specific bugs or compatibility issues.
- Automate cross-browser testing as part of a CI/CD pipeline.
Examples
Example 1: Testing a new feature
User request: "Test browser compatibility for the new shopping cart feature."
The skill will:
- Configure the browser matrix with the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
- Execute tests specifically targeting the shopping cart functionality across the configured browsers.
- Generate a report highlighting any compatibility issues encountered with the shopping cart feature, including screenshots.
Example 2: Regression testing after an update
User request: "/bt"
The skill will:
- Use the default browser matrix (or a previously defined configuration).
- Run all existing tests across the configured browsers and devices.
- Provide a comprehensive report detailing any regressions or new compatibility issues introduced by the recent update.
Best Practices
- Configuration: Clearly define the target browser matrix to ensure comprehensive testing.
- Test Design: Write tests that are robust and cover a wide range of user interactions.
- Report Analysis: Carefully analyze the generated reports to identify and address compatibility issues promptly.
Integration
This skill can be integrated into a CI/CD pipeline using other tools to automate cross-browser testing as part of the deployment process. It can also work with issue tracking systems to automatically create tickets for identified compatibility bugs.