PWA Testing (via LambdaTest)
Progressive Web App (PWA) Testing in QApilot
QApilot now supports automated testing for Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), enabling teams to validate web-based mobile experiences with the same intelligence and automation capabilities used for native apps. With PWA support, you can record, execute, and analyze tests for browser-delivered applications that behave like installable mobile apps.
Overview
PWAs combine the reach of the web with the usability of mobile apps. QApilot brings autonomous and script-less testing to PWAs by allowing users to:
Launch PWAs directly on real mobile devices
Record test flows through the built-in recorder
Run tests across Android and iOS browsers
Validate UI elements, navigation flows, and functional behavior
Execute tests in parallel across multiple devices
Capture screenshots, logs, and visual states just like a native app run
This ensures seamless end-to-end testing for PWA workflows such as onboarding, authentication, browsing, search, forms, and checkout.
Key Capabilities
1. Record & Playback for PWAs
Record user interactions on a mobile browser exactly as you would for a native app. QApilot captures taps, inputs, scrolls, validations, and dynamic elements.
2. Autonomous Crawler Support
QApilot’s crawler can explore PWA screens, generate actionable test paths, and map the app structure — helping teams discover flows and achieve meaningful coverage.
3. Element Interaction & Validation
Perform all standard actions:
Tap / click
Enter text
Clear text
Wait for element
Visual validations
Image or text assertions
4. Cross-Browser, Cross-Device Execution
Run the same test across:
Android Chrome
iOS Safari
Multiple device sizes and OS combinations
This makes PWA regression testing scalable and consistent.
5. Detailed Execution Reports
Every PWA test run includes:
Step-by-step logs
Screenshots
Recorder vs Execution comparisons
Visual validations
Deep-link or URL-based navigation tracking
How to Use PWA Testing in QApilot
Step 1: Add a PWA Test Source
When creating a project or test plan:
Select PWA / Browser App as the application type
Provide the PWA’s URL
Step 2: Record Your Test
Launch the PWA on a real device and record interactions just like a native mobile app.
Step 3: Configure Execution
Choose:
Browsers (Chrome / Safari)
Devices
Parallel execution settings
Step 4: View Results
Analyze results through QApilot’s execution reports and video splits.
Use Cases
Testing authentication flows in PWAs
Validating dynamic forms and in-browser transactions
Verifying offline or low-network behaviours
Ensuring consistent UI across mobile browser environments
Testing PWA deep links or URL-based navigation
Benefits
No additional setup or browser drivers required
Same workflow for native apps and PWAs
Increased test coverage for modern mobile web experiences
Faster feedback with autonomous navigation and AI-driven stability
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