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Spectrum: Simplify Automated Testing

Name: Spectrum: Simplify Automated Testing
Author: giulong

Get easy end-to-end testing with Spectrum, a modern Selenium framework for founders and Java developers.

intermediate⏱ 1-2 hours💵 Free (open-source)

59 stars7 forksJavaQuality 8/10Updated 6/29/2026100% free · open source

What it is

Test and verify software applications automatically with Spectrum.

What you can make with it

Automations like testing a new e-commerce app, checking login credentials, and sending push notifications when a user logs in.

How it helps

Spectrum simplifies end-to-end testing, making it easier and faster for founders and developers to ensure their apps work as expected, saving time and potential losses due to bugs.

Real use case example

"A founder wants to test her new e-commerce app. She uses Spectrum to create automated tests for user registration, login, and payment processing. Running Spectrum tests helps her ensure her app works smoothly, reducing the risk of costly bugs."

If you're new

Beginners should use Spectrum when they want to automate basic testing steps without extensive coding.

If you're senior

Senior engineers and developers will reach for Spectrum when they need a scalable, customizable alternative to other testing frameworks.

Common confusion cleared up

Some users might confuse Spectrum with Selenium, but Spectrum is a modern, simplified framework specifically designed for Java developers.

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Why we list it on WorkflowStacks: Spectrum is part of this marketplace for being a free, open-source alternative to other modern Selenium frameworks.

What it does

Spectrum provides easy end-to-end testing with a modern Selenium framework for founders and Java developers to automate browser interactions

Install / run

Clone the repository from https://github.com/giulong/spectrum and follow the README instructions

When to use it

•When you need to test web applications with complex user interactions
•When you're looking for a Selenium-based testing framework with a simpler API
•When you want to write automated tests in Java for your web application

Quick start

1Add the Spectrum dependency to your pom.xml file: <dependency> <groupId>io.github.giulong</groupId> <artifactId>spectrum</artifactId> <version>1.0.0</version> </dependency>
2Create a new Java class that extends the Spectrum test class
3Use the @Test annotation to define a test method, and the Spectrum API to interact with the browser
4Run the test using the Maven command: mvn test
5Verify the test results in the console output

Ready-to-paste prompt

Create a test class with a method annotated with @Test that uses the Spectrum API to navigate to a webpage and verify its title: @Test public void testExample() { Browser browser = new Browser(); browser.navigate.to("https://www.example.com"); Assert.assertEquals(browser.title(), "Example Domain"); }

Heads up: Make sure you have the correct version of Java and Maven installed, as specified in the Spectrum README, to avoid compatibility issues

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