Launch bulletproof web applications confidently by writing smarter, faster, and more reliable tests using Playwright with this comprehensive guide.
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Key Features:
- Architect resilient test suites using Playwright's advanced APIs
- Optimize performance, parallelism, and debugging for complex apps
- Integrate cross-browser testing into scalable CI/CD workflows
Book Description:
Hands-On Automated Testing with Playwright draws from Faraz and Butch's extensive experience to help you harness the full potential of Microsoft's Playwright framework.
The book begins with a quick setup refresher, walking you through intermediate and advanced concepts such as dynamic content handling, accessibility testing, AI-generated test scripts, and parallel test execution. You'll explore real-world applications with end-to-end testing workflows for e-commerce and single-page applications. Alongside traditional topics such as accessibility, mobile, and visual regression testing, this book delves into modern trends such as CI/CD pipelines, DevOps integration, and AI-driven testing enhancements. Each chapter is packed with practical examples, expert techniques, and performance optimization tips, helping you gain a deep understanding of maintainable automation strategies.
Whether you're transitioning from manual testing or expanding your automation toolbox, this Playwright book provides the skills and confidence to build future-proof testing systems in today's complex web development landscape.
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What You Will Learn:
- Set up and configure Playwright for cross-browser testing
- Generate and refine AI-powered test scripts
- Perform mobile, accessibility, and visual regression tests
- Debug with Playwright Inspector and Trace Viewer
- Integrate tests into CI/CD with GitHub Actions
- Use page objects and patterns for maintainable code
- Simulate real-world user flows in complex apps
- Optimize performance and parallelize test execution
