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Automating Flutter and canvas apps with coordinate-only clicks
When an app renders entirely on a canvas, DOM-based automation fails. The author shares four rules for reliable coordinate-driven control: wait for window size to stabilize, zoom to read text, verify every click visually, and build double-clicks from two rapid singles. A real run on the Rive editor shows the method works, albeit slowly.
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The technique is fragile but necessary for a growing class of apps; the real insight is that verification steps are non-negotiable.
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