The latest articles on DEV Community by Mahesh (@mahesh_heretolearn). https://dev.to/mahesh_heretolearn 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%2F3228057%2F1f09847a-47ab-4e75-866a-c163548bd4b9.png https://dev.to/mahesh_heretolearn en Mahesh Fri, 30 May 2025 23:07:30 +0000 https://dev.to/mahesh_heretolearn/best-way-to-learn-typescript-javascript-for-playwright-in-test-automation-4764 https://dev.to/mahesh_heretolearn/best-way-to-learn-typescript-javascript-for-playwright-in-test-automation-4764 <p>Hello all, </p> <p>I am mahesh career changer from chef to IT ! </p> <p>I'm new to programming and currently working in <strong>test automation</strong>. At my job, I'm using <strong>Playwright</strong> for UI testing, and I want to learn <strong>TypeScript/JavaScript</strong> properly to understand the framework better and improve my automation skills. </p> <p>Right now, I feel like I know enough to get scripts running, but I want to go deeper—writing clean test code, handling async operations effectively, and understanding best practices for working with Playwright. </p> <p>One of the biggest challenges I face is <strong>debugging</strong>. Sometimes tests fail due to timing issues, flaky selectors, or unexpected behaviors, and I want to improve my debugging skills. I also want to strengthen my <strong>fundamental programming concepts</strong> in TypeScript, such as:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Variables &amp; Data Types</strong> (understanding type safety)</li> <li> <strong>Functions &amp; Async/Await</strong> (handling asynchronous operations efficiently)</li> <li> <strong>Object-oriented programming</strong> (using classes and interfaces in test automation)</li> <li> <strong>Best debugging techniques</strong> (breakpoints, logging, step-by-step execution in VS Code)</li> </ul> <p>So, I’d love to hear from you: </p> <ul> <li>What are the best learning resources for <strong>TypeScript and JavaScript</strong>, especially for test automation? </li> <li>Any <strong>Playwright-specific tutorials</strong> that helped you master the framework? </li> <li>Best debugging techniques and tools for working with <strong>Playwright scripts</strong>? </li> <li>How did you bridge the gap between using Playwright at work and <strong>actually understanding the framework in-depth</strong>? </li> </ul> <p>Thanks in advance for your insights! Looking forward to learning from this community. 🚀 </p> webdev programming javascript beginners