Codien is introducing its new AI agent designed to simplify and accelerate the transition from legacy test automation frameworks, such as Protractor and Selenium, to the modern Playwright framework. Developed by the team at Cognida.ai, Codien also streamlines the creation of new Playwright tests using natural language, according to the company.
This shift from legacy frameworks has presented a considerable challenge for engineering teams with extensive test suites built on older frameworks, often leading to months-long migration projects or complex rewrites.
"We recognized the complexities engineering teams faced when migrating legacy test systems and the need for a more intelligent path forward for test automation," said Abid Mohammed, co-founder of Cognida.ai, who led the development of Codien. "That's why we built Codien, to empower teams to modernize their testing quickly and efficiently."
Codien is an intelligent Playwright automation tool specifically designed for test managers, test leads, test engineers, coders, and engineering managers who want to modernize their testing quickly and efficiently, without the usual headaches of manual migration, the company said.
It addresses critical pain points in test automation by providing effortless migration from Protractor or Selenium to Playwright fast and accurately. Codien's AI engine instantly converts Selenium and Protractor testing codebases to Playwright at scale, reducing migration time from days or weeks to minutes, according to the vendor.
It also offers intelligent test creation, helping users write new Playwright tests faster by generating clean, reliable Playwright automation testing scripts from plain English descriptions.
The solution is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Users can simply create a project, scan their source code to automatically discover all test cases, and then initiate the conversion. They can watch Codien convert and validate tests live, one by one, with a clean, intuitive dashboard keeping them updated on progress and status, the company said.
Built with a local-first architecture, Codien ensures test files and code remain on your device, keeping your data private and secure. Only minimal, relevant code snippets are securely sent to large language models via encrypted HTTPS, with no files uploaded, stored, or retained after processing.
Codien operates on a flexible pay-as-you-go model with no subscriptions or vendor lock-in. Users can get started for free, utilize initial credits risk-free, and purchase standard credit packs that never expire. Enterprise support is also available for tailored solutions.
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