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[FEATURE]: Show baseline image in test dashboard

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Assessment

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

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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Description

enhancement feature P3 size: 3

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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