This article gives an overview of what’s new in WebDriver BiDi in 2023.
In 2023, WebDriver BiDi introduces new advancements in browser automation, improving upon the WebDriver protocol by offering more efficiency and features similar to the Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP). While WebDriver is a W3C standard capable of cross-browser interactions, it is less efficient and feature-rich compared to CDP. WebDriver BiDi addresses these gaps by providing logging support and capability to handle console warnings and JavaScript exceptions, which WebDriver Classic couldn't solve. Adoption is growing, with use in prominent frameworks and ongoing collaboration in the W3C Working Group to standardize the BiDi protocol. Developers can get involved by testing, spreading awareness, and participating in discussions, helping to shape the future of this tool.