Investigate Feasibility and Effectiveness of Screenshot-Based Testing in Rails

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Evaluate the feasibility and potential benefits of implementing screenshot-based testing in the Rails environment. This investigation will determine whether it can effectively capture and compare visual elements to support existing tests without introducing significant maintenance overhead.

Key Objectives:

1. Research current tools and libraries compatible with Rails for screenshot-based testing.
2. Determine if these tools are actively maintained and suitable for long-term use.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of these tools in catching visual regressions or layout issues.
4. Assess the potential integration challenges with existing test suites, particularly RSpec.
5. Provide a recommendation on whether to implement this testing approach.

Deliverables:

• List of recommended tools and libraries for screenshot-based testing in Rails.
• Analysis of benefits and drawbacks of adopting this approach.
• Recommendation on the feasibility and practicality of implementation.