Question 1

How do I run WPT tests locally on Chrome?

Accepted Answer

Use the wpt run command after installing Chrome and its webdriver via wpt install. Ensure your system is set up as per the documentation, which includes serving tests locally with wpt serve.

Question 2

What's the difference between wpt.live and wpt.fyi?

Accepted Answer

wpt.live is a live site where you can run tests in your browser interactively, while wpt.fyi is an archive that stores historical test results from various browsers for comparison and analysis over time.

Question 3

Can I use WPT to test my React or Vue.js application?

Accepted Answer

WPT focuses on standard web APIs, not framework-specific features, so it's not ideal for comprehensive React or Vue testing. You'd need additional tools for framework-level compatibility.

Question 4

How do I contribute a new test to the WPT project?

Accepted Answer

Fork the repository, create a branch, write your test, run wpt lint to check for issues, and submit a pull request. The project welcomes contributions from everyone, as stated in the README.

Question 5

Is WPT better than Selenium for cross-browser testing?

Accepted Answer

WPT is specialized for testing web standards compliance across browsers, while Selenium is a general-purpose automation tool for web applications. WPT is better for standards validation, but Selenium offers more flexibility for user interaction testing.

Question 6

How to set up WPT with GitHub Actions for continuous integration?

Accepted Answer

WPT has built-in GitHub Actions workflows for documentation and manifest updates. For custom CI, you can integrate the wpt command in your workflow to run tests and report results, leveraging the project's CI tools.

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