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Automated Testing with Playwright: Why It Should Be Your Next Move

If you're looking for a reliable and efficient framework for automating web application testing, Playwright is the answer. This framework has already earned the trust of major corporations and government agencies thanks to its stability, speed, and flexibility.

Let’s dive into why Playwright deserves your attention and how it can help you improve your product quality.

Playwright is a modern framework for automating web application testing. It supports JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Python, and C#.

*Features of Playwright: *

Cross-browser testing: Works with Chromium (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge), WebKit (Safari), Firefox.

Auto-waiting: Elements are checked before actions are performed, eliminating errors related to timeouts.

Isolated browser contexts: Allows testing multiple scenarios simultaneously without conflicts.

Shadow DOM support: Selectors work even with elements inside the Shadow DOM.

Why Playwright?

  • Stability and Accuracy

Playwright automatically waits for elements to be ready before performing actions. This eliminates errors caused by incorrect waits and makes tests more stable.

  • Fast Test Execution

Playwright creates a new browser profile for each test in milliseconds, significantly speeding up the testing process.

  • Built-in Tools

Codegen: Generates code based on user actions.

Trace Viewer: Records screenshots, videos, and logs for analyzing failed tests.

Playwright Inspector: Examines execution logs, checks locators, and generates selectors.

  • Support for Modern Browsers

Playwright is regularly updated and supports the latest versions of browsers: Chromium (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge), WebKit (Safari), Firefox.

**
How to Get Started with Playwright? **

Install Playwright via npm or yarn:

npm init playwright@latest

Create your first test:

javascript

const { chromium } = require('playwright');

(async () => {

const browser = await chromium.launch();

const page = await browser.newPage();

await page.goto('https://example.com');

await page.screenshot({ path: 'example.png' });

await browser.close();

})();

Use built-in tools like Codegen and Trace Viewer to simplify test development.

Playwright is a powerful framework that helps developers create reliable and efficient tests. Its built-in features, such as auto-waiting and isolated contexts, make it an ideal choice for automating web application testing.

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