Release Notes
Stay up-to-date on everything we ship by following our latest release notes.
1.1.3
Enhanced Recorder, Robust API Tests, & Sleek UI Updates!
AI Recorder
Our Recorder can now seamlessly handle a variety of date picker elements, making it even easier to record test cases involving complex date inputs.
API Testing
Validation for REST API tests is now more robust, supporting responses with status codes other than 200, giving you greater flexibility in testing various API scenarios.
TIP
See API Testing to learn more.
UI Improvements
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View Step Source: On the scenarios page, you’ll now be able to see the source of each test step—whether it’s created by Recorder, AI, API, or User—adding clarity to your scenarios. Select a step to view its source at the top.
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Fullscreen Screenshots: On the reports page, click on a step screenshot to view it in full-screen mode for better visibility and detailed analysis.
Bug Fixes
- We’ve fixed an intermittent issue causing report upload failures for test results, ensuring your reports are submitted without a hitch.
1.1.2
Enhanced Engine & AI Capabilities
AI Recorder
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Recorder Engine Enhancements: Our latest improvements enable the Recorder to seamlessly handle and recognize more element types. This means fewer manual adjustments and more accurate test recordings across various web elements.
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Smarter AI for Complex Comboboxes: Interacting with complex combo boxes became easier! The AI Test Engineer can now efficiently manage scenarios requiring combobox interactions, reducing the need for manual intervention and streamlining the test automation process.
1.1.1
Improved Recorder Engine, Single Step Recording, and External Npm Dependencies
AI Recorder
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Improved Recorder Engine: The Recorder engine has been completely refactored to provide enhanced support for iFrames and to ensure more reliable locators. This means your automated tests will be more accurate and stable, even for complex web elements.
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Support for Editing Recorded Scenarios: Now, you can add steps to your existing recorded scenarios! With this feature, editing previously recorded scenarios is easier than ever—perfect for cases when the website or test flow changes. Simply append the new steps, and you’re good to go.
Documentation
See Update Recorded Steps to learn more.
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Support for Parameterized Clicks: You can now extract click text as an Example parameter, allowing dynamic changes to elements based on clicked text. This adds flexibility to your test scripts and handles dynamic content more effectively.
Documentation
See Parameterize Clicks for more details.
API Tests
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Bug Fixes: API test responses now feature a new section displaying the HTTP Request body. This addition gives you deeper insights into your API tests, helping you debug and analyze your scenarios more efficiently.
Documentation
For more information, see Running the API Step.
UI Improvements
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Settings Page Redesign: The Settings page has been upgraded with a modern UI design that offers a more intuitive and seamless user experience.
Code
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External NPM packages support: You can now modify the
package.jsonfile to add custom npm dependencies to your project. After making changes, you can upload the modified file to commit it into your code repository, ensuring that your test environment includes all necessary dependencies.Documentation
See Customize Test Automation Code to learn more.
1.1.0
Major UI Overhaul, Enhanced API Testing, and Streamlined Signup Process
We are excited to announce the latest updates to BlinqIO, bringing you a host of improvements that will enhance your experience. This release focuses on making our user interface more intuitive, refining our API testing capabilities, and simplifying the signup process to ensure a smoother journey for all our users.
Bug Fixes and Enhancements for API Tests
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Improved API Test Infrastructure: We've significantly enhanced the backend infrastructure for API tests, leading to better performance and reliability.
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Namespace-Based Response Saving: You can now save API responses using a namespace. This feature allows you to access these variables across different steps within the same scenario, making your test cases more flexible and manageable.
UI Improvements on Features Page
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New Look and Feel: We've completely overhauled the Features page to offer a more modern and user-friendly experience.
Updates to the BlinqIO Editor App
- Better iframe Support in Recorder: We've improved support for iframes to ensure smoother integration and display across all supported browsers.
- Refined Code Generation: Step definitions will now be organized based on pages rather than features. This change makes code more maintainable and easier to navigate.
- Updated UI for Editor Application: We've refreshed the UI of the Blinq Editor app when updates are available, providing a clearer and more cohesive experience.
- Simplified Signup Process: We've revamped the signup flow to include SMS verification to streamline onboarding. This change aims to enhance user authentication and security.
We hope you enjoy these new updates. As always, we are committed to delivering the best possible experience. Stay tuned for more exciting features coming soon!