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Automate Glowing Outline Effect in Gimp with AskUI

AskUI shines when you realize a workflow has a complex click path and you want to automate it ad-hoc. This blog post shows you how you can automate a graphics effect I need for YouTube thumbnails: Outline the glow effect of a cropped-out person in Gimp!

Johannes Dienst
February 13, 2024
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Best Desktop automation software to use in 2024

The world of desktop automation is rich and diverse, with each tool offering unique capabilities tailored to different testing needs. From the robustness of Selenium and Appium to the user-friendly interface of Ranorex Studio and the no-code approach of Leapwork, the choices are many.

Ron van Cann
January 3, 2024

Developing an Automated UI Controller using GPT Agents and GPT-4 Vision

The emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT has ushered in a new era in text generation and AI advancements. While tools such as AutoGPT have aimed at task automation, their reliance on underlying DOM/HTML code poses challenges for desktop applications built on .NET/.SAP. The GPT-4 Vision (GPT-4v) API addresses this limitation by focusing on visual inputs, eliminating the need for HTML code.

Murali Kondragunta
February 23, 2024

Canvas test automation, a comprehensive example

An example, how AskUI can help automate canvas based test environments, with tutorials, flows and more!

Ron van Cann
December 29, 2023

HTML5 Canvas Testing: Techniques, Tools, and Best Practices

Welcome to our blog post on HTML5 Canvas testing! In today's digital world, HTML5 Canvas has become an essential tool for creating interactive and visually stunning web applications. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and ensuring the quality and reliability of your HTML5 Canvas projects is crucial.

Ron van Cann
December 29, 2023

How to solve complex UI automation projects

In today's digital age, user interface (UI) automation has become an essential part of software development and testing. With the increasing complexity of user interfaces, manual testing alone is no longer sufficient to ensure the quality and reliability of applications. That's where UI automation comes in.

Ron van Cann
December 29, 2023
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New Features and Update News in AskUI

We are excited to share the latest updates for AskUI Studio and the askui npm package! These updates include new features, bug fixes, and enhancements to make your AskUI experience even more convenient. Here is an overview of the recent updates

Ron van Cann
January 3, 2024

QA Automation: A Comprehensive Guide

In this blog post, we will delve into the world of QA Automation, providing you with a complete understanding of its basics, key elements, and why it is essential for modern software development. We will explore the tools and technologies commonly used in QA Automation, as well as the process of implementing it effectively.

Ron van Cann
November 18, 2023

Desktop Automation: Understanding, Implementing, and Maintaining

In this blog post, we will delve into the world of desktop automation, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of what it is, why it is essential, and how to successfully implement and maintain it in your organization.

Ron van Cann
November 18, 2023