plotly / plotly/plotly.js

[FEATURE]: Show baseline image in test dashboard

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enhancement feature P3 size: 3
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Description

It would be useful if the test dashboard also showed the baseline image below the freshly generated figure. That way one can quickly compare to the reference and find potential bugs quicker. Here is how it could look like: A button below the generated figure for toggling the baseline image:

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Research direction

Start by locating the test dashboard entry point and the code that renders the freshly generated figure and its baseline data. Check how dashboard controls are implemented, then add a toggle below the generated figure that displays the baseline image for comparison. Done means the baseline can be shown and hidden without disrupting the existing test result view.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
testing-qa
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
58/100

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