Rendering engines and web browsers
· A rendering engine is a software component that takes HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code and renders it into a visual representation on a user’s device.
· It is responsible for interpreting the code and displaying the content in a way that is both visually appealing and functional.
· Rendering engines are found in all web browsers, and they are also used in other applications that need to display web content, such as email clients and mobile apps.
Learning about rendering engines in browser automation is important because:
· Different browsers use different rendering engines, requiring knowledge of their variations.
· Understanding rendering engines helps handle web page display and dynamic content.
· It enables optimization for performance and utilization of specific features.
· Knowledge of rendering engines aids in troubleshooting and debugging.
· Staying informed about rendering engines ensures future-proof automation strategies.