Hey everyone,
I’m trying to figure out how to do cross-platform UI testing for my web app. Right now, I’ve got everything set up on Ubuntu with Hudson and Selenium for testing on Linux browsers. But I’m stuck on how to test on Windows (especially IE) and Mac without setting up separate CI environments for each OS.
I thought about using VMs, but I’m not sure how to trigger Selenium tests on them from my main Linux setup. Do I need to install Hudson on each VM too? That seems like overkill.
Has anyone solved this problem before? I’d love to hear about your setups or any tips for making this work smoothly across different OSes and browsers.
Thanks!
hey there, I’ve used browserstack for this kinda thing before. it lets u run tests on tons of diff browsers/os combos without dealing with VMs. might be worth checkin out. they integrate with selenium pretty easy too. just my 2 cents!
I’ve faced similar challenges in cross-platform UI testing. One effective solution I’ve implemented is using Docker containers to simulate different OS environments. This approach allows you to run tests on various platforms from your Linux setup without the overhead of full VMs. You can create Docker images for Windows and Mac environments, each with the necessary browsers and Selenium WebDriver configurations. Then, orchestrate these containers using tools like Docker Compose or Kubernetes. This method provides consistency across environments and simplifies the CI/CD pipeline. It’s also more resource-efficient than maintaining separate VMs for each OS. Remember to consider licensing requirements, especially for Windows environments in Docker.
have u considered using cloud-based testing services? they often provide cross-platform capabilities without needing to manage VMs yourself. what specific features of your app are most critical for cross-browser testing? maybe we could brainstorm some targeted approaches? curious to hear more about your testing goals!