Recording Tips for Reliable Automation

Reliable recordings produce reliable automation. Use this checklist for every capture.

Recording standards

• Use a consistent browser window size.
• Keep zoom at a fixed level for all sessions.
• Move cursor deliberately and avoid unnecessary clicks.
• Complete one successful end-to-end path.

What to include

• Login sequence only if it is part of the target workflow.
• All required field entries with realistic sample data.
• The final success indicator (confirmation text, status badge, or exported file).

What to avoid

• Rapid tab switching
• Optional UI paths that are not part of the main happy path
• Theme changes during recording
• Manual retries that mask real selector issues

Selector quality tips

Prefer selectors based on:

1. Stable labels and control names
2. Data attributes intended for testing
3. Structured container context

Avoid selectors based on:

• Pixel position
• Dynamic class hashes
• Runtime-generated IDs without stable prefixes

Review checklist before upload

• Video has no dead time or unrelated steps.
• Key transitions are visible.
• The final state is clearly verifiable.
• Input fields map cleanly to variables.