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Build a simulator for any feature: Browser emulation | Algolia

What's this blog post about?

The text discusses browser automation using Puppeteer, a headless version of the Chromium project's API. It explains how to set up a Node.JS program for testing applications that don't fit in a function and depend on state set by the UI. The author provides an example of a test that logs into Algolia as a user and retrieves application credentials. They also emphasize the importance of both unit tests and browser automation for comprehensive application testing, ensuring durability and long-term sustainability.

Company
Algolia

Date published
Aug. 2, 2023

Author(s)
Jaden Baptista

Word count
1490

Language
English

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