Self-Healing Tests
Ship faster without worrying about test maintenance. Thunders adapts to UI changes at runtime so your tests stay reliable across every release. Your team spends time testing - not fixing tests.
Why choose Thunders for Self-Healing Tests
Multiple resolution strategies to find the right element
When the original way to locate an element no longer works, Thunders automatically tries alternative strategies at runtime. No manual fix needed.
Intent-based steps that understand what to do - not where to click
Tests are tied to intent, not to selectors. "Click the login button" means exactly that, regardless of how the button is implemented.
Automatic retries when elements load late or shift
Slow-loading elements and layout shifts cause false failures in most test suites. Thunders retries automatically with smart waits, so a brief delay does not become a broken test.
Element references that stay fresh across runs
If the page has changed, references update automatically. Your tests reflect the current state of the UI without manual upkeep.
One-click Heal to regenerate AI-generated steps
The step resets and the AI regenerates its actions from scratch on the next run. One click, fully repaired.
Works across all browsers and environments
Self-healing runs independently in every browser Thunders supports: Chromium, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Self-Healing Tests Use Cases
Every release changes something. A button moves. A form field gets a new ID. In most teams - that means broken tests and hours of manual fixes. Thunders absorbs those changes at runtime. If the original way to find an element no longer works - alternative strategies take over automatically. Your regression suite stays accurate without manual intervention.
Flaky tests erode trust in your test suite. Most flakiness comes from elements that can no longer be found after a deploy. Thunders checks how to reach each element during every run and adapts automatically when the page has changed. Instead of relying on a single approach that breaks - it tries multiple. Tests that were noisy become reliable.
QA teams spend hours fixing tests after every UI update. Most of those fixes are patches that add no value. Thunders absorbs minor changes automatically at runtime. For AI-generated steps that need deeper repair - the Heal button regenerates them from scratch on the next run. Less time fixing - more time testing.
In most teams - a growing test suite means growing problems. Tests go stale. Steps that once worked quietly break and nobody notices until a release. Thunders prevents that cycle. Minor UI changes are absorbed automatically at runtime. Outdated elements are re-identified during execution. AI-generated steps that break can be healed and regenerated in one click. Your suite grows - but the debt does not.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Thunders handle elements that change between runs?
Thunders uses multiple resolution strategies at runtime. If the original reference no longer matches - it automatically tries alternative approaches to find the right element. This happens during execution with no user intervention needed.
What happens when automatic resolution is not enough?
For AI-generated steps - you can click the Heal button. This resets the step so the AI regenerates its actions from scratch on the next run. For other step types - the automatic resolution handles most changes at runtime without any manual action.
Does self-healing work across all browsers?
Yes. Self-healing applies to every browser Thunders supports - including Chromium - Chrome - Firefox - Safari - and Edge. Resolution runs independently per browser - so the same test adapts to each browser context.
Do I need to update my tests every time the UI changes?
No. Thunders re-evaluates how to interact with each element when the page has changed. If something is different - Thunders adapts automatically during execution. You only need to step in when a change is too large for automatic resolution - and even then the Heal button handles it in one click.
