Appium
WebdriverIO's Appium integration is the smoothest way to write mobile automation tests in JavaScript. The @wdio/appium-service handles starting and stopping Appium automatically, the configuration is declarative, and the same test code works against iOS and Android with minimal platform-specific branches. This guide covers setting up
Testing
Choosing a browser automation framework is one of the more consequential decisions a QA team makes. The wrong choice means rewriting tests later. The right choice compounds — faster test authoring, better CI results, fewer flaky tests. This comparison breaks down WebdriverIO, Playwright, and Cypress across the dimensions that actually matter.
Testing
WebdriverIO has first-class TypeScript support — types ship with the package, the setup wizard generates TypeScript configs, and the entire API surface is typed. Using TypeScript with WebdriverIO catches selector mistakes at compile time, gives you IDE autocomplete for browser APIs, and makes page objects more maintainable. This guide covers
Testing
Browser automation has never been more accessible to JavaScript developers. WebdriverIO brings the power of the WebDriver protocol to the Node.js ecosystem with a clean API, excellent TypeScript support, and a plugin ecosystem that covers almost every testing need. This tutorial walks you through everything you need to get
Testing
WebdriverIO ships with Mocha as its default test framework, and the combination is a natural fit. Mocha's describe/it structure keeps tests readable, its hooks give you fine-grained control over setup and teardown, and its async support pairs cleanly with WebdriverIO's promise-based API. This
Testing
One of WebdriverIO's most powerful capabilities is its integration with Appium for mobile testing. Using the same framework for browser automation and mobile testing means your team shares knowledge, tooling, and even some code across platforms. This guide covers setting up WebdriverIO with Appium to test iOS and
Testing
As WebdriverIO test suites grow, tests that embed raw selectors and action logic directly become a maintenance burden. Change a CSS class, rename a button, or restructure a page — suddenly dozens of tests need updating. The Page Object Model (POM) solves this by creating a layer of abstraction between your
Testing
Running WebdriverIO tests locally is one thing. Getting them to run reliably in CI on every pull request is where the real value is. This guide covers setting up WebdriverIO with GitHub Actions — from the basic configuration to parallel execution, test artifacts, and handling the quirks of headless browser environments.