Can I Use This Tool in CI/CD Pipelines?

Rihario is not designed for CI/CD pipelines. It's optimized for manual pre-deployment checks, not automated gate conditions. Results are probabilistic (not deterministic), and exploration takes variable time. For CI/CD, use deterministic tools like Playwright or Selenium that provide pass/fail status and consistent execution times.

Why Rihario Isn't for CI/CD

1. Probabilistic Results

Rihario results are probabilistic:

• Not deterministic - Same input doesn't guarantee same output
• Variable paths - May explore different routes each time
• No pass/fail - Provides findings, not binary status
• CI/CD needs deterministic - Pipelines need consistent pass/fail

2. Variable Execution Time

Exploration time varies:

• Can take 1-30+ minutes - Depends on site complexity
• Unpredictable duration - Hard to set timeouts
• CI/CD needs predictable - Pipelines need consistent timing

3. Manual Review Required

Results require human review:

• Findings, not pass/fail - Need human to evaluate issues
• False positives - Some findings aren't real problems
• CI/CD needs automation - Pipelines should run without human intervention

What Rihario Is For

• Manual pre-deployment checks - Run before deploying
• Quick confidence checks - Verify nothing obvious is broken
• Exploratory testing - Discover issues you might miss
• Fast feedback - Get results quickly without writing tests

What CI/CD Tools Are For

• Deterministic tests - Same input, same output
• Pass/fail gates - Clear success/failure status
• Predictable timing - Consistent execution times
• Automated gates - Block deployments automatically

Use the Right Tool for Each Job

For CI/CD: Use Playwright/Selenium

Deterministic tools work better for CI/CD:

• Playwright - Modern, fast, deterministic
• Selenium - Mature, widely used
• Cypress - Good for frontend testing

For Manual Checks: Use Rihario

Rihario works better for manual checks:

• Quick confidence checks - Run before deploying
• Exploratory testing - Find issues you didn't think to test
• No test maintenance - Works without writing scripts

Can You Use Both?

Yes, use both:

• Playwright in CI/CD - Deterministic tests that block deployments
• Rihario manually - Quick checks before pushing to CI/CD

Future Possibilities

We may add CI/CD features in the future, but currently Rihario is optimized for:

• Manual pre-deployment checks
• Quick confidence verification
• Exploratory testing
• Fast feedback without test maintenance

Answer: No, Use Playwright/Selenium for CI/CD

Rihario is not designed for CI/CD pipelines. Use Playwright or Selenium for deterministic, automated CI/CD tests. Use Rihario for manual pre-deployment checks and exploratory testing.

Next Steps

• Learn why this isn't a replacement for Playwright
• Understand pre-ship confidence
• Try Rihario for manual checks