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 developments in WebDriver BiDi (Bidirectional WebDriver) for 2023. WebDriver, a W3C standard, is used for browser automation through implementations like ChromeDriver and GeckoDriver. It contrasts with Chromium's Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP), which is more efficient but less interoperable. WebDriver BiDi aims to standardize improvements, making browser automation more versatile by adding features such as logging support and handling JavaScript exceptions. These capabilities address significant developer needs that the classic WebDriver couldn't solve. Frameworks like Selenium and WebdriverIO now provide implementations of these features. The ongoing development involves collaborative work by the W3C Working Group, focusing on user needs through a shared roadmap and creating Web Platform Tests to ensure implementation correctness across browsers. The article encourages readers to support WebDriver BiDi's development by participating in testing, sharing information on social media, and engaging in specification discussions.