21 May 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
If you encounter the error message “unable to obtain stable firefox connection in 60 seconds (127.0.0.1:7055)” while running RSpec tests with Ruby on Rails, you’re not alone. This error can be particularly frustrating, but there are several potential solutions that can help you get back on track.
Update Your Capybara and Selenium WebDriver Versions
One of the most effective solutions is to ensure you are using the correct versions of Capybara and Selenium WebDriver. An outdated version of Selenium WebDriver might not support the version of Firefox you are using.
First, upgrade to Capybara version 1.0.1 or later:
gem 'capybara', '>= 1.0.1'Then, specify the Selenium WebDriver gem in your Gemfile:
gem 'selenium-webdriver', '2.25.0'Run bundle install to apply these changes.
Switch to ChromeDriver
If updating Capybara and Selenium WebDriver does not resolve the issue, consider switching to ChromeDriver. ChromeDriver often provides a more stable environment for running tests.
Install ChromeDriver and register it in your spec_helper.rb:
Capybara.register_driver :selenium_chrome do |app|
Capybara::Selenium::Driver.new(app, browser: :chrome)
end
Capybara.current_driver = :selenium_chromeThen, run your tests using the Chrome driver.
Use a Virtual X Server (Xvfb)
If you are running tests on a headless server, the absence of a display for rendering the browser can cause this error. Using a virtual X server can solve this problem.
Install Xvfb and related packages:
sudo apt-get install xvfb
sudo apt-get install x11-xkb-utils
sudo apt-get install xfonts-100dpi xfonts-75dpi xfonts-scalable xfonts-cyrillicRun your tests with the following command:
xvfb-run bundle exec rake spec:featuresSet the DISPLAY Environment Variable
If you are running your script from an SSH session, ensure that the $DISPLAY environment variable is set correctly. This variable indicates which display the browser should render on.
Set the $DISPLAY variable before starting your Ruby script:
export DISPLAY=:0Conclusion
By following the above solutions, you should be able to resolve the “unable to obtain stable firefox connection in 60 seconds” error and continue running your tests smoothly. However, if you are looking for a more streamlined and efficient testing solution, consider using Repeato.
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