FAQ | AtwalLabs

Question 1

What is AtwalLabs?

Accepted Answer

AtwalLabs is a rule-based test automation platform that lets you write and run tests in plain English — with no model in the execution path, so every run is repeatable. It features a Knowledge Base learned from your application that maps your application automatically, then generates and executes tests with full video evidence. No coding required.

Question 2

Do I need coding skills to use AtwalLabs?

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No. You write test steps in plain English like "Click the Login button" or "Fill Email with user@test.com." The rule-based engine converts them into browser actions automatically. You can also describe a change in plain English and have it compiled against an existing flow.

Question 3

What types of applications can I test?

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Any web application — SPA (React, Angular, Vue), traditional server-rendered apps, legacy enterprise systems (JSF, ExtJS), dashboards, e-commerce sites, CMS platforms, and more. The tool adapts to any application type through its Knowledge Base.

Question 4

How do I get started?

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Sign up with an invite code, then use App Walkthrough Mode (Explore) to browse your application in a live browser. The tool automatically learns every page, field, and flow. Then write tests in plain English, or describe a change to an existing flow.

Question 5

How does the Knowledge Base learn your application?

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When you explore your app, the tool captures every page structure — form fields, buttons, links, tables, navigation menus, images, and even API endpoints. It stores this in a Knowledge Base that gets smarter with each test run, learning which selectors work, how pages connect, and what content exists on each page.

Question 6

Does the Knowledge Base work across different application types?

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Yes. The Knowledge Base captures the full semantic structure of any page — not just forms. It understands dashboards (tables, charts, metrics), content sites (text, images, navigation), e-commerce (products, carts), and any other web application type.

Question 7

What happens when the UI changes?

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AtwalLabs uses self-healing locators with 20+ attribute fingerprinting. When a CSS selector breaks, the system automatically finds the element using alternative strategies — ID, aria-label, text content, visual position, and more. If all else fails, a deterministic scorer ranks the candidate elements — and refuses a weak match rather than clicking the wrong one.

Question 8

Is knowledge shared across my team?

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Yes. The Knowledge Base is shared at the organization level. When one team member explores an app or runs tests, the entire team benefits from the learned knowledge.

Question 9

How do I write test cases?

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You have multiple options: write steps in plain English (e.g., "Go to login page, Fill username with admin@test.com, Click Sign In"), upload from Excel/CSV, paste steps as plain text, or describe a change to an existing flow, like "Test only till the checkout flow for a new customer."

Question 10

What test step types are supported?

Question 11

Can I run data-driven tests?

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Yes. Upload a CSV or Excel file with test data rows, and the same test flow runs once per row with different values. For example, test a registration form with 50 different user profiles in one batch.

Question 12

Does AtwalLabs record test executions?

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Every test run is recorded as a full video (WebM) and captures screenshots at each step. You also get a downloadable Word report with embedded screenshots, per-step results and captured values.

Question 13

Can I watch tests run in real time?

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Yes. The Live Execution View streams the browser in real time so you can see exactly what the browser sees. You can also pause, resume, or stop a running test.

Question 14

Does AtwalLabs use AI?

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Not in the execution path. Steps are translated by a rule-based parser and elements are located by a deterministic resolution chain — there is no model deciding what to click. The same input always produces the same test, which is what makes a failing run worth investigating rather than re-running.

Question 15

How do I describe a change to an existing test?

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In plain English, the way you would write it in a ticket: "Test only till the Summary page", "Quantity - enter 250 on the Details page", "Capture the order total and store it in a variable". These compile into real steps against your uploaded end-to-end flow. A line the grammar cannot place is refused and named, rather than turned into a step that quietly does nothing.

Question 16

Can a test check a value, not just that text is present?

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Yes. Read a value off the live page into a variable — a total, a reference number, an ID — then assert it: equals, at most, at least, between, or compared with another captured value. Numbers are compared numerically, so $1,500,000 equals 1500000, while identifiers and dates are kept exactly as shown.

Question 17

How is AtwalLabs different from Selenium?

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Selenium requires writing code in Java, Python, or JavaScript. AtwalLabs uses plain English — no code at all. It also features a Knowledge Base learned from your application, resilient locators, and full video recording, none of which Selenium provides out of the box.

Question 18

How does AtwalLabs compare to Cypress or Playwright?

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Cypress and Playwright are excellent developer tools but require JavaScript/TypeScript expertise. AtwalLabs is designed for QA teams who want to write tests without code. Under the hood, AtwalLabs uses Playwright for browser automation but adds a 10-tier deterministic element resolution chain, a learning Knowledge Base, and plain English input on top.

Question 19

What about no-code tools like Functionize or Testim?

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Unlike most no-code tools, AtwalLabs has a transparent, visible Knowledge Base — you can see and edit what the system has learned. It also captures the full semantic structure of any application type (not just forms), uses a deterministic last-resort scorer, and offers API testing and unit testing in the same platform.

Question 20

Can AtwalLabs replace manual testing?

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For regression testing and repeatable workflows, yes. AtwalLabs automates what manual testers do — navigate pages, fill forms, click buttons, and verify results — but faster, consistently, and with full evidence. Exploratory testing still benefits from human creativity.

Question 21

What browsers does AtwalLabs support?

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AtwalLabs runs tests on Chromium (Chrome) via Playwright. This covers the vast majority of web testing needs. Cross-browser support for Firefox and Safari is on the roadmap.

Question 22

Is AtwalLabs cloud-based or self-hosted?

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AtwalLabs is available as a cloud-hosted SaaS platform at atwallabs.com. Self-hosted deployment is also possible for organizations that require on-premises infrastructure.

Question 23

How much does AtwalLabs cost?

Accepted Answer

We offer custom pricing tailored to your team size and needs. Contact us to discuss a plan that works for you.

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