w3c / w3c/webdriver

Should we rename browser name/browser version to be targeted towards the platform

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Description

MicrosoftWebDriver.exe can be used to test both the Edge browser as well as any apps that are either a Windows Web App (WWA) or contain a WebView. It seems odd then that a developer would specify a browser name when they're testing their WWA or the WebView within their UWP.

I imagine similar issues arise for ChromeDriver targeting Android WebViews and the like. What are peoples thoughts on this?

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No specific files, tests, or entry points are identified in the issue. Review the discussion about MicrosoftWebDriver, Edge, Windows Web Apps, UWP WebViews, and Android WebViews, then determine whether there is consensus for a platform-oriented terminology change and document the agreed scope.

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Assessment

Domain
api, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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