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  • 13 Aug 2024
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In this article, you will find terms and their descriptions that are frequently asked about by Autify users.

TermDescription
ElementAn element is the basic unit or part that makes up a web page. Elements are generally wrapped in tags (<tag name>), and the type of tag determines their function and appearance.
CSS SelectorA CSS selector is used to select elements within an HTML document and apply styles to them. In Autify, it is used in locators and JS steps.
XPathXPath is a language used to select elements and attributes within an XML document. Like CSS selectors, it is used for locators and JS Steps in Autify. XPath can select elements more flexibly than CSS selectors, such as selecting elements that contain specific text.
Local ReplayWhen you click "Record here", all actions up to that point are performed automatically. This is called local replay or replay. For more details, please see this article: Local Replay.
Autify Cloud EnvironmentThe Autify Cloud Environment is a test execution environment where a browser is launched on an OS within a cloud environment uniquely prepared by Autify.
External Device Farm EnvironmentThe External Device Farm Environment is a test execution environment that Autify has partnered with, where real devices such as PCs (Windows 10 or Mac) and various smartphones run.
400 Error (Bad Request)This indicates that the client (user's request) is invalid to the server. Possible causes include incorrect request syntax, invalid data transfer, etc.
500 Error (Internal Server Error)This indicates that there is a problem within the server that prevents it from processing the request. Possible causes include bugs in the server program, server configuration errors, or communication errors with external services.
Autify ConnectAutify Connect establishes a secure tunnel between the customer's environment and Autify, allowing Autify to access the application under test in a private environment. For more details, please see this article: Autify Connect.

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