{"id":60373,"date":"2025-05-14T13:33:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T17:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/?p=60373"},"modified":"2025-06-17T13:29:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T17:29:44","slug":"why-visual-testing-is-crucial-for-salesforce-qa-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/why-visual-testing-is-crucial-for-salesforce-qa-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Visual Testing is Crucial for Salesforce QA Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a Salesforce tester, if you&#8217;re unfamiliar with visual testing\u2014don\u2019t worry, you\u2019re in the right place! This blog will walk you through everything from the basics of visual testing to practical Salesforce-specific examples. You\u2019ll learn how to catch visual bugs that can break user trust and impact experience. By the end, you\u2019ll be confident in applying visual testing to your Salesforce QA projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-real-examples-of-visual-bugs-in-salesforce\"><strong><strong>Real Examples of Visual Bugs in Salesforce<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consider-this-scenario\">Consider this Scenario<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You are working on a team and have just deployed a great feature. The developer is happy with how it turned out, and the project manager is satisfied with the delivery. As a QA, you gave the green signal after testing\u2014everything looked perfect. And the best part? The entire process went smoothly, without any escalations or last-minute issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s what successful teamwork looks like: the developer built it right the first time, the tester confirmed, and the client exclaimed, &#8216;This is great!&#8217; It&#8217;s rare that things go so smoothly every single time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is everything really this easy? In practice, the real world likes to surprise us&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-real-world-scenario\">A Real World Scenario<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The deployment happened on Friday, and on Monday morning, you and your team received an email. In that email, the surprises begin to unfold. One by one, the bug reports start coming in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Someone points out a couple of issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first issue: the &#8220;Add to Cart&#8221; and &#8220;Configure&#8221; buttons overlap in the Salesforce CPQ cart, making it difficult for users to interact with them properly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Salesforce-add-to-cart-and-configure-buttons-visual-bug.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Salesforce visual bug showing 'Add to cart' and 'Configure' buttons overlapping\" class=\"wp-image-60380\" style=\"width:474px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Salesforce-add-to-cart-and-configure-buttons-visual-bug.png 702w, https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Salesforce-add-to-cart-and-configure-buttons-visual-bug-300x222.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot from <a href=\"https:\/\/issues.salesforce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salesforce Community<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The second issue: a user reports that transparent PNG images do not display correctly on mobile devices when the &#8216;Optimize Images for Mobile&#8217; setting is enabled in Communities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Salesforce-transparent-PNG-images-visual-bug.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing an error message in Salesforce\" class=\"wp-image-60382\" style=\"width:524px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Salesforce-transparent-PNG-images-visual-bug.png 311w, https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Salesforce-transparent-PNG-images-visual-bug-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot from <a href=\"https:\/\/issues.salesforce.com\/issue\/a028c00000qQ0y0AAC\/transparency-png-images-not-shown-as-expected-with-community-optimize-images-for-mobile-setting-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salesforce Community<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>What looked like a smooth and successful deployment is now showing signs of trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-salesforce-qa-teams-should-prioritize-visual-testing\"><strong><strong>Why Salesforce QA Teams Should Prioritize Visual Testing<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Salesforce tester, visual testing means checking how the UI looks and behaves\u2014not just whether it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re not just checking if buttons work or forms get submitted. As a Salesforce tester, you&#8217;re also making sure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>The layout looks good on both desktop and mobile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fields show up correctly based on user roles and permissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lightning components display well in different browsers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page layouts and themes don\u2019t break the design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third-party apps don\u2019t affect the visual appearance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What you saw in UAT looks exactly the same in Production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially crucial in Salesforce, where small changes in configuration or access can lead to big differences in what users see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know that Salesforce is a robust platform where a lot of emphasis is placed on configuration, customization, personalization, and a user-centric approach. Specifically, when we talk about Lightning Components and Experience Cloud, the UI can vary based on several criteria, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Profile permissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen resolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And many other factors&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Salesforce QA team member, you may write and update many test cases, and everything might seem to be running smoothly in terms of functionality. However, unless you check how it actually renders, you\u2019re missing a huge part of the user experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, we can\u2019t afford to ignore visual testing or say we\u2019ll deal with it later. It has become a necessity to ensure usability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-implement-visual-testing-in-salesforce-projects\"><strong><strong>How to Implement Visual Testing in Salesforce Projects<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It all starts with <strong>awareness and education<\/strong>\u2014helping your engineering team build the mindset to treat visual diffs just like code diffs, reviewing and approving them with the same seriousness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start small by <strong>choosing high-impact pages<\/strong> like the CPQ cart, lead detail, and dashboards. These are user-critical areas where even minor visual issues can hurt usability and trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on <strong>consistently monitoring visual test results<\/strong> with every release and pull request. This helps catch unexpected UI changes early and maintain visual consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make <strong>visual testing part of your testing culture<\/strong>\u2014ensure your team treats visual bugs with the same importance as functional bugs. It might be a bit challenging initially, but once this habit is established, it will bring strong results in the long run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take clear screenshots of important pages to <strong>set a visual starting point<\/strong>. Later, these baseline screenshots are used to spot any unexpected UI changes during testing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-visual-testing-improves-ui-consistency-in-salesforce\"><strong><strong>How Visual Testing Improves UI Consistency in Salesforce<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some hard-learned reasons why Salesforce QA teams must take visual testing seriously:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brand Image and Customer Confidence: <\/strong>In Experience Cloud or partner portals, maintaining visual consistency is key to your brand&#8217;s identity. A broken UI leads to a broken reputation\u2014what users see is what they\u2019ll believe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Totally Unpredictable UI:<\/strong> You&#8217;re not just testing code. You&#8217;re testing flows, field visibility, and permission-based rendering, all of which affect the layout. With three releases every year, each bringing new updates and sometimes removing existing features, the UI can become unpredictable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High Deployment Frequency: <\/strong>With frequent changes in CI\/CD pipelines, even small style updates can lead to visual mismatches. In real life, you might notice that something looks one way in UAT but appears differently in Production after deployment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Functional Tests Don\u2019t Catch UI Issues: <\/strong>All your test scripts have passed\u2014congratulations! But the point is, a poor layout can still disrupt the user experience. That\u2019s exactly when visual testing comes into the picture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UI Changes Based on User Roles: <\/strong>Different users may see different screens or fields\u2014visual testing helps make sure everything looks right for everyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-valuable-takeaways-for-salesforce-qa-teams\"><strong>Valuable Takeaways for Salesforce QA Teams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re testing Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, or an extensively customized Experience Cloud portal, these key principles apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start Small with High-Impact Pages<br><\/strong>Begin with pages that matter most\u2014such as CPQ carts, lead detail views, or dashboards. These are user-critical zones where even minor UI issues can impact adoption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create Visual Baselines<br><\/strong>Take clear screenshots of important pages during UAT. Use them as reference points for future deployments to catch unexpected changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automate Screenshot Comparisons<br><\/strong>Don\u2019t rely on manual &#8216;look and feel&#8217; reviews. Use tools like<a href=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/\"> Applitools<\/a> to automate visual checks, test across browsers and devices, and ensure UI integrity on every release.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Involve the Whole Team<br><\/strong>Encourage developers, testers, and product owners to review visual diffs during pull requests. It reinforces a culture where UI quality is everyone\u2019s responsibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t underestimate visual appeal as part of user experience\u2014in Salesforce, a flawless UI through visual testing can be the difference between closing or losing a deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wrapping-up-the-business-case-for-visual-testing-in-salesforce\"><strong>Wrapping Up: The Business Case for Visual Testing in Salesforce<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visual testing is super helpful when it comes to making sure your Salesforce app not only works well but also looks right on different browsers, devices, and for different users.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Salesforce, things like profile permissions, Lightning page setups, and screen sizes can change how components appear. That\u2019s why visual testing is important\u2014it helps you catch UI issues early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might seem tricky at first, but Salesforce testing with <a href=\"https:\/\/auth.applitools.com\/users\/general-register?app=autonomous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Applitools<\/a> makes it easier. This blog gave you a basic idea of why visual testing matters to Salesforce QA teams and how you can get started. Now you\u2019re ready to explore more and improve your testing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pt-none pb-none\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-answers\">Quick Answers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1731025092682\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong><strong>How can Salesforce QA teams get started with visual testing?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Salesforce QA teams can begin with visual testing by:<br\/><br\/>&#8211; Focusing on high-impact pages like CPQ carts or dashboards.<br\/>&#8211; Creating visual baselines by taking screenshots of key pages during UAT (User Acceptance Testing).<br\/>&#8211; Automating screenshot comparisons using tools like Applitools to detect UI discrepancies with each release.<br\/>&#8211; Involving the whole team in reviewing visual differences during pull requests.<br\/>&#8211; Educating the team on the importance of treating visual bugs with the same seriousness as functional bugs.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1743520358943\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What types of visual bugs are common in Salesforce deployments?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Common visual bugs in Salesforce deployments include:<br\/><br\/>&#8211; Overlapping buttons or elements.<br\/>&#8211; Incorrect display of images, especially on mobile devices.<br\/>&#8211; Layout issues due to variations in screen resolution or browser type.<br\/>&#8211; Incorrect field visibility based on user roles and permissions.<br\/>&#8211; Differences in UI between UAT and Production environments.<br\/>&#8211; Inconsistencies caused by third-party app integrations or Lightning component customizations.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1743520472527\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>Why are functional tests not enough to guarantee a good user experience in Salesforce?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">While functional tests ensure that features work as expected, they don&#8217;t verify the visual presentation of the application. In Salesforce, UI can be highly dynamic and personalized, with elements appearing or disappearing based on configurations. <br\/><br\/>Functional tests alone might pass even if the layout is broken or if elements are not displayed correctly. Visual testing complements functional testing by ensuring the UI is both functional and visually appealing, leading to a better user experience.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1743520381825\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong><strong>How does Salesforce&#8217;s frequent release schedule impact the need for visual testing?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Salesforce has a regular release schedule with three major updates per year. These updates often include UI changes, new features that can impact existing layouts, and sometimes the removal of older features, all of which can lead to unpredictable UI behavior. <br\/><br\/>This high frequency of updates makes visual testing essential. Without it, issues like layout shifts, unexpected field visibility, and broken components can easily slip into the production environment. Visual testing ensures that these changes are reviewed and verified, helping maintain UI consistency despite the ongoing updates.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1743520454459\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How does Applitools address the challenge of unpredictable UI changes in Salesforce releases?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Salesforce has three major releases per year, each potentially introducing UI changes, new features that impact layout, and sometimes the removal of existing features. 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In Salesforce, UI can be highly dynamic and personalized, with elements appearing or disappearing based on configurations. <br\/><br\/>Functional tests alone might pass even if the layout is broken or if elements are not displayed correctly. Visual testing complements functional testing by ensuring the UI is both functional and visually appealing, leading to a better user experience.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/why-visual-testing-is-crucial-for-salesforce-qa-teams\/#faq-question-1743520381825","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/why-visual-testing-is-crucial-for-salesforce-qa-teams\/#faq-question-1743520381825","name":"How does Salesforce's frequent release schedule impact the need for visual testing?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Salesforce has a regular release schedule with three major updates per year. These updates often include UI changes, new features that can impact existing layouts, and sometimes the removal of older features, all of which can lead to unpredictable UI behavior. <br\/><br\/>This high frequency of updates makes visual testing essential. Without it, issues like layout shifts, unexpected field visibility, and broken components can easily slip into the production environment. Visual testing ensures that these changes are reviewed and verified, helping maintain UI consistency despite the ongoing updates.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/why-visual-testing-is-crucial-for-salesforce-qa-teams\/#faq-question-1743520454459","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/why-visual-testing-is-crucial-for-salesforce-qa-teams\/#faq-question-1743520454459","name":"How does Applitools address the challenge of unpredictable UI changes in Salesforce releases?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Salesforce has three major releases per year, each potentially introducing UI changes, new features that impact layout, and sometimes the removal of existing features. This makes the UI unpredictable. <br\/><br\/>Applitools helps by automatically detecting visual differences between releases, ensuring that any unintended changes are caught before reaching production. This is especially useful because functional tests might pass even if the UI layout is broken or if elements are not displayed correctly. Applitools provides a safety net, validating that the UI looks right and functions correctly, regardless of Salesforce\u2019s frequent updates.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60373"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60373"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60373\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60374"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60373"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}