The latest articles on DEV Community by Kailash Pathak (@kailash_pathak_90a2d81240). https://dev.to/kailash_pathak_90a2d81240 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3960703%2Ffcbad966-ff6e-4462-9283-5647c91fb0dc.png https://dev.to/kailash_pathak_90a2d81240 en Kailash Pathak Sun, 31 May 2026 03:55:16 +0000 https://dev.to/kailash_pathak_90a2d81240/announcing-my-new-book-web-automation-with-playwright-and-python-using-ai-and-mcp-5401 https://dev.to/kailash_pathak_90a2d81240/announcing-my-new-book-web-automation-with-playwright-and-python-using-ai-and-mcp-5401 <p>I'm excited to share that my second book, "Web Automation with Playwright and Python using AI and MCP", is now available on Amazon worldwide.</p> <p><strong>📖 Available on Amazon:</strong><br> <a href="https://www.amazon.in/dp/9378543170" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.in/dp/9378543170</a></p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fornpge6g7in64lqoqclz.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fornpge6g7in64lqoqclz.png" alt=" " width="800" height="411"></a></p> <p>Over the last few years, I've had the opportunity to work extensively with Playwright, Python, and modern test automation frameworks. During this journey, one thing became clear: automation is evolving rapidly. We are moving beyond traditional script-based testing into a world where AI-powered agents can assist with planning, generating, executing, and even healing automated tests.<br> This book was written to help QA engineers, SDETs, developers, and automation enthusiasts understand and adopt these modern testing practices.</p> <p><strong>What You'll Learn</strong><br> The book covers practical, real-world examples of:<br> End-to-End Test Automation with Playwright and Python<br> API Testing<br> Visual Testing<br> Accessibility Testing<br> Page Object Model (POM) Design Pattern<br> Test Framework Architecture and Best Practices<br> AI-Powered Test Automation<br> Playwright MCP (Model Context Protocol)<br> Intelligent AI Agents for Automation Workflows<br> In addition to the fundamentals, the book explores how AI and MCP can transform automation from a collection of scripts into intelligent workflows that understand intent, adapt to changes, and assist testers throughout the automation lifecycle.</p> <p><strong>Why I Wrote This Book</strong><br> As automation engineers, we often spend more time maintaining tests than creating them. UI changes, flaky locators, and frequent application updates can quickly turn a stable suite into a maintenance burden.<br> With the emergence of AI-powered tooling and Playwright MCP, we now have an opportunity to rethink how automation is built and maintained. My goal was to create a practical guide that bridges traditional automation techniques with the next generation of AI-assisted testing.</p> <p><strong>A Thank You to the Testing Community</strong><br> This achievement would not have been possible without the support of the testing community. Every discussion, conference session, blog post, meetup, and community interaction has contributed to my learning journey.<br> I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to 3Pillar for fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing.</p> <p><strong>Available Now</strong><br> If you're interested in Playwright, Python, AI-powered testing, or the future of automation engineering, I hope this book will be a valuable resource for your learning journey.<br> 📖 Available on Amazon:<br> <a href="https://www.amazon.in/dp/9378543170" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.in/dp/9378543170</a></p> <p>Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to hearing your feedback and learning from your experiences with the book.</p> <h1> Playwright #Python #TestAutomation #QualityEngineering #AI #MCP #SoftwareTesting #SDET #AutomationTesting #AgenticAI </h1> ai python playwright programming