FAQs under this topic:
58. Who should use the Katalon Recorder?
59. In what cases do I need to use Katalon Recorder?
60. Why is Katalon Recorder an optimized tool for entry-level test automation?
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58. Who should use the Katalon Recorder?
Given that Katalon Recorder (KR) is a Selenium IDE-compatible record and playback tool for browser testing. Any user with experience using Selenium IDE can quickly migrate to Katalon Recorder without many challenges.
In addition, if your testing team wants to combine manual and automated testing steps in your workflow, KR runs directly on your current tab and does not require a new tab for every execution.
Users new to testing could also use KR, given it provides straightforward keyword naming and the UI/UX is less complex than Katalon Studio.
59. In what cases do I need to use Katalon Recorder?
- If you need to combine manual and automated testing steps.
- If you prefer a lightweight plugin compared to downloading Katalon Studio.
- Monitor the functionality of web applications for synthetic testing
- Utilizing Javascript for Custom Locator Builders and Actions
- Import and reuse test from Selenium IDE
60. Why is Katalon Recorder an optimized tool for entry-level test automation?
Katalon Recorder has a very straightforward UX/UI and only focuses on the browser testing. This setup helps entry-level testers get used to the layout and focuses on one testing method at a time.
Other features to help ease new users are the Record and Playback and Self-Healing, where Recorder will assist in providing and suggesting test object names so that new users get used to the syntax and avoid making errors in their test script.
The recorder also provides multiple examples for users to skim through and base their test scripts on to reduce the learning curve when trying automated testing for the first time.
