If you’ve ever tried testing an application with iFrames, you probably know the frustration that comes with it. 😤 From selectors that don’t seem to work to elements that are hidden from your testing framework, iFrames are notorious for throwing off even the most robust automation tests.
During my journey as a QA Engineer, I’ve encountered iFrames countless times while working with Cypress, Playwright, and Selenium. At first, it seemed like a mystery why none of my selectors were working inside the iFrame. But over time, I figured out how to make them behave. Let me share my tips and tricks with you! 🎯
Why Are iFrames So Tricky? 🤔
iFrames are like little windows into other documents. They exist independently of the parent page, which makes them tricky to interact with. If you’re trying to access an element inside an iFrame the same way you would on the main page, you’ll hit a roadblock. 🚧
The secret is to switch contexts — you need to tell your testing framework to look inside the iFrame rather than outside it. Let’s dive into how we can handle iFrames in Cypress, Playwright, and Selenium using Node.js.
Cypress 🌐
Cypress does not have native support for iFrames out of the box, but don’t worry, we can work around…
