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Description

HtmlUnit serves as a "GUI-less browser for Java applications," designed to model HTML documents while providing an API for interactions with web pages, such as loading pages, submitting forms, and following links, which mirrors the functionality of a traditional web browser. Its JavaScript support is notably robust and continues to evolve, allowing it to effectively manage complex AJAX scenarios, and it can mimic various browsers like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge based on the chosen settings. While primarily aimed at testing or data extraction from websites, HtmlUnit is not a standalone unit testing framework; instead, it functions within larger testing frameworks like JUnit or TestNG to replicate browser behavior. This tool serves as the foundation for many open-source applications, including WebDriver, Arquillian Drone, and Serenity BDD, and is widely adopted by numerous projects focused on automated web testing, such as Apache Shiro, Apache Struts, and Quarkus. Its ability to operate without a graphical user interface makes it particularly valuable for developers seeking to automate browser interactions in a more efficient and resource-friendly manner.

Description

The unittest framework for unit testing was influenced by JUnit and shares characteristics with other prominent unit testing frameworks across various programming languages. It offers features like test automation, the ability to share setup and teardown procedures, the grouping of tests into collections, and ensures that tests operate independently from the reporting framework. A test fixture is essential for preparing the environment required for one or more tests, along with any necessary cleanup processes, which might include setting up temporary databases, creating directories, or initiating server processes. A test suite serves as a compilation of test cases and other test suites, designed to group tests that should be run together. Meanwhile, a test runner acts as a mechanism to manage the execution of tests and communicate the results to the user. This runner can function through a graphical interface, a command-line interface, or may return a specific value to reflect the outcomes of the tests executed. Overall, the unittest framework simplifies the testing process while promoting organized and efficient test execution.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

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Integrations

3DBrowser Yes 
Apache Maven Yes 
Apache TomEE Yes 
Captain No 
Codecov No 
HTML Yes 
JUnit Yes 
Java Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
Jenkins Yes 
Microsoft Dataverse Yes 
Python No 
Quarkus Yes 
Selenium Yes 
Selenium WebDriver Yes 
Serenity BDD Yes 
TestNG Yes 
Togglz Yes 
jQuery Yes 

Integrations

3DBrowser No 
Apache Maven No 
Apache TomEE No 
Captain Yes 
Codecov Yes 
HTML No 
JUnit No 
Java No 
JavaScript No 
Jenkins No 
Microsoft Dataverse No 
Python Yes 
Quarkus No 
Selenium No 
Selenium WebDriver No 
Serenity BDD No 
TestNG No 
Togglz No 
jQuery No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

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Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

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Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

HtmlUnit

Country

United States

Website

htmlunit.sourceforge.io

Vendor Details

Company Name

Python

Website

docs.python.org/3/library/unittest.html

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