Test Autoamtion for Shopify

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Hi everyone :waving_hand:

We’re starting an upcoming Shopify project and are currently evaluating test automation tools for long term use. I’m hoping to learn from others in the community who have hands on experience automating Shopify stores.

Some context about what we’re looking to test:

• Shopify frontend and backend workflows.
• Shopify payments and checkout processes.
• Shopify inventory and stock management.

At the same time, we’re particularly interested in a tool that offers:

  • Low code / drag and drop capabilities.

  • Ease of use for testers with varying technical backgrounds.

  • Stability and maintainability for Ecommerce regression testing.

Tools similar in approach to UiPath or other low code automation platforms would be of interest.

I’d love to hear:

  • What tools have you used successfully on Shopify projects?

  • Any pitfalls or limitations specific to Shopify (dynamic DOM, checkout, iframes, etc.)?

  • What tool would you recommend or avoid based on real world experience?

I’m not looking to sell or promote anything, just trying to make an informed decision based on practical insights.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experience!

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Hey @Ramitha_Silva we don’t have any officially recommended third-party test automation tools, but for Hydrogen storefronts, we have documentation on E2E testing that should work with tools like Playwright or Cypress.

For checkout testing specifically, I’d check out our test orders guide. We also offer Theme Check in our CLIwhich is super useful if you’re building custom themes. Hope this helps you get started, let me know if I can help out further :slight_smile:

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Hi @Alan_G, I really appreciate you for providing a very informative reply to my post. I will go through the documentation you shared for testing.

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No worries @Ramitha_Silva - let me know if I can help out further!