Show HN: TestBeacon: UI tests in the browser; we run them and email the results

by wjgon 3/15/2016, 1:39 PMwith 2 comments

Hey HN, I wanted to show and get feedback on TestBeacon (https://testbeacon.com/), a project I've been working on for about a year and a half.

TestBeacon allows users to write automated tests and workflows for their webapps without ever leaving the browser, using a new language called Flytrap (http://docs.flytrap.io). TestBeacon will in turn run these tests in the background on your schedule and email your team a report of the results, complete with screenshots and console/error logs. This allows for an easy way to pre-empt hidden UI & javascript issues before they surface after deployment; it's an added layer of security so you can be confident you won't be playing firefighter today.

TestBeacon also provides a Chrome Extension (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/testbeacon/iboncccoifgbjimboiphmlcbnnllodkn) to make it simpler to automate any website with Flytrap. It is especially helpful during the development process for quickly writing and running Flytrap scripts.

TestBeacon is moving to an open Beta today, so if you think we can help you, please sign up and give us feedback on your impressions of the product!

Full environment: TestBeacon (https://testbeacon.com and https://app.testbeacon.com) - Run automations for your webapp in an iframe using Flytrap. Flytrap (http://docs.flytrap.io) - Javascript library used to interpret Flytrap scripts and run automations for your webapp TestBeacon Chrome Extension (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/testbeacon/iboncccoifgbjimboiphmlcbnnllodkn) - Extension to simplify automating your SPA during the development process.

by cchitsiangon 3/16/2016, 5:58 AM

Nice concept, but even as a developer, not easy to kickstart to try out this product. Some simple walkthough or guide for Flytrap language will be useful