garris/BackstopJS

replace node-resemble-js with mapbox/pixelmatch

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#1184 opened on May 5, 2020

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enhancementhelp wanted

Description

Simply put... This is maintained -- https://github.com/mapbox/pixelmatch

This is not and it's freaking me out... https://github.com/lksv/node-resemble.js/

Halp!

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
testing
Issue type
refactor
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Node.jsnpmBackstopJS usage
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Investigate how node resemble js is currently used in BackstopJS by searching for imports and function calls. Compare the API of pixelmatch and create a compatible wrapper if needed. Update package.json and ensure existing visual regression tests still pass. Check the issue comments for any additional context.