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Introduction to Playwright
 Developed by Microsoft for end-to-end testing
 Supports multiple browsers: Chromium, Firefox, WebKit
 Enables testing of modern web applications
 Built on Node.js
 Offers reliable automation across platforms
 Great for UI testing
 Open-source and actively maintained
Why Use Playwright?
 Cross-browser testing with one API
 Headless and headful mode support
 Powerful automation capabilities
 Auto-wait feature for better test reliability
 Easy debugging and snapshots
 Parallel test execution supported
 Mobile device emulation
 CI/CD integration ready
Installation Prerequisites
Node.js (LTS version recommended)
npm or yarn as package manager
Code editor (Visual Studio Code suggested)
Terminal access (Command Prompt or shell)
Admin privileges for setup
Git (for version control)
 Internet connection for package downloads
Basic JavaScript/TypeScript understanding
Setting Up a Project
 Initialize Node.js project: npm init -y
 Install Playwright: npm i -D @playwright/test
 Optional: Use npx playwright install for browser binaries
 Create a test folder: /tests
 Add test script in package.json
 Example: "test": "npx playwright test"
 Organize tests by feature or flow
 Set up Git repo for tracking
First Playwright Test Script
 Create test file: example.spec.js
 Import playwright: const { test, expect } = 
require('@playwright/test')
 Basic structure: test('title', async ({ page }) => {...})
 Navigate to site: await page.goto('https://example.com')
 Assert elements/texts
 Use expect: expect(page).toHaveURL(...)
 Save file and run with: npx playwright test
 Validate output
Understanding Test Syntax
 test() is the core function
Takes description and async function
Context: { page } injected automatically
 await is used for all async actions
Assertions with expect()
Group tests with test.describe()
Run setup/cleanup with test.beforeAll() / afterAll()
Modular and scalable structure
Locators and Selectors
Locate elements via CSS or text
 page.locator('selector')
Text-based: locator('text=Login')
Chained locators for nesting
XPath also supported: locator('//button')
Use nth() for repeated elements
 getByRole, getByTestId for accessible apps
Robust and stable locator strategies
Playwright Test Generator
 Use codegen: npx playwright codegen 
 Opens browser, records interactions
 Generates test code automatically
 Easy to learn syntax from recording
 Supports multiple languages
 Save and edit scripts
 Great for rapid prototyping
 Helps reduce manual typing errors
Handling Assertions
Validating page elements
 expect(locator).toHaveText('...')
 toBeVisible(), toBeHidden()
 toHaveValue(), toHaveAttribute()
Chained assertions supported
Waits for conditions automatically
Useful in dynamic content validation
Avoid flaky tests with smart waits
Working with Multiple Pages
 Use context.newPage() for separate windows
 Handle pop-ups and tabs
 Use waitForEvent('popup') for popups
 Interact with each page independently
 Close pages explicitly
 Manage authentication flows
 Useful for multi-window apps
 Test session separation
Visual Testing and Screenshots
 Take screenshot: page.screenshot({ path: 
'screenshot.png' })
 Use for regression testing
 Full-page or element screenshots
 Capture before/after states
 Compare visually using tools
 Integrated with GitHub actions
 Save evidence for QA reporting
 Enhance test confidence
Running Tests in CI/CD
 Use with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps
 Add scripts to package.json
 Create .yml pipeline file
 Ensure npx playwright install in pipeline
 Run tests in headless mode
 Collect artifacts/screenshots
 Run parallel tests for speed
 Automate on every push or PR
Playwright Test Configuration
 Create playwright.config.ts or .js
 Define test directory and timeouts
 Configure browser options
 Set base URL
 Parallel test settings
 Retry logic on failures
 Use projects for cross-browser config
 Central place for test options
Advanced Features
 API testing with Playwright
 Test mobile emulation
 Geolocation mocking
 Network interception
 File uploads and downloads
 Custom test reporters
 Use TypeScript for advanced typing
 Rich feature set for robust tests
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