WebDriver BiDi: 2023 status update  |  Blog  |  Chrome for Developers

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This article gives an overview of what’s new in WebDriver BiDi in 2023.

The article discusses the WebDriver BiDi initiative in 2023, focusing on browser automation protocols such as WebDriver and the Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP). WebDriver BiDi aims to standardize browser automation across different engines, addressing developer challenges and enhancing features like logging support. It enables tasks like validating web page loading and checking for console logs or JavaScript exceptions. The evolution of WebDriver BiDi includes collaboration with browser vendors, creation of Web Platform Tests, and alignment on a shared roadmap for future developments. Interested individuals are encouraged to engage by testing, spreading awareness on social media, seeking tool support, and participating in specification discussions.