What is the difference between Desktop recording and Basic recording?

Desktop recording and Basic recording are two different approaches used in Robotic Process Automation for capturing user actions and automating tasks.

The distinction lies primarily in how each method handles the components of the user interface during the recording process. Desktop recording captures the entire environment, including all the visual elements that the user interacts with, and generates containers for these elements. These containers serve as a way to group related UI components, allowing for better management and interaction with those elements in the automation process.

In contrast, Basic recording tends to focus more on capturing individual actions without the same level of structure. It captures the actions performed but does not typically create the same level of containers around those actions. Consequently, you end up with a less organized output, which can make it more challenging to manipulate the captured elements later on.

The organizational advantage provided by Desktop recording is significant in the automation development process, as having a well-structured output can greatly ease the implementation of automation scripts. Therefore, the function of creating containers in Desktop recording distinguishes it from Basic recording, making the statement that Desktop recording generates containers while Basic recording does not accurate and key to understanding their differences.