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Re:Show HN: Helium - Simple web automation on Monday December 16, 2013 @08:17AM (#6914496)
I would suggest also allowing CSS selectors as a fallback. Text changes often whereas a selector will change less often, producing a more reliable point of interaction.

I would also suggest you put a screencast of a hello world. With many people new to testing using headless webkit, they may have the wrong perception of how selenium tests are run. Additionally what may not be obvious to people used to javascript-based headless webkit tests is that Selenium/Helium tests are written in python. Might want to clarify that as well.

Good luck!

Re:Coin: A step in the wrong direction on Thursday November 14, 2013 @06:13PM (#6736434)
The infrastructure for plastic cards will be around for a very long time. I think the author is ignoring the very expensive need for infrastructure changes. It's the same reason why everyone isn't driving around electric cars.
Opinions/feedback welcome.
Re:A List Apart 5.0 on Friday January 25, 2013 @04:06PM (#5117632)
Looks like they need a better web server to go with that redesign
Re:Facebook acquires Instagram on Monday April 09, 2012 @01:06PM (#3817863)
Can anyone hear the flush sound?
I really like this comment regarding C-oid languages vs. scripting languages: "Premature optimization is usually not worth it."
Re:PlayStation Network hack launched from Amazon EC2 on Saturday May 14, 2011 @03:35PM (#2548382)
Good point
Re:Ask HN: Should I make a clean VIM reference site? on Friday April 22, 2011 @10:07AM (#2474073)
Good one, and thanks for the pointer!

Ask HN: Should I make a clean VIM reference site?

Problem:Vim tips and files are scattered all over the web. Usually in sites that are brutally difficult to use.Yet there are TONS of people using VIM.Solution:A contrastingly clean central source of all things VIM that's user-maintained through GitHub.Questions: 1. Would this interest you? 2. What would be the top-level nav links? (A little virtual card sorting here) 3. What would you expect on...

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Re:Why PHP Was a Ghetto on Tuesday April 19, 2011 @01:46PM (#2463423)
Bad title, good points.
Re:How not to hire an engineer on Monday April 18, 2011 @12:56PM (#2459723)
I love the recent focus on hiring people, not job descriptions. I saw another article written by David Cancel of Performable on the same subject. Technical skills are important, mind you, but personalities can't be taught.
Re:The unofficial Google shell on Monday April 18, 2011 @10:07AM (#2459093)
Wow, we're forgetful, aren't we.
Re:The unofficial Google shell on Monday April 18, 2011 @10:06AM (#2459089)
Fun
While I hate to admit it, this point does have merit if it's true.
LOL. Nuff' said.
Good job covering the changes through IE generations of its supposedly future-proof versions.

The only reason in my opinion that IE will continue to be strong in the market is its proprietary ties to the operating system. Which will also remain its most vulnerable point.

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