Introduction to Playwright Framework

Playwright Introduction

• Playwright is a free and open-source automation framework created by Microsoft.
• It enables automated testing for web browser applications (desktop and mobile).
• Playwright supports API testing.

Playwright Support

• Playwright currently supports four languages:
  • Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript)
  • Java
  • Python
  • .NET (C#)
• All modern browsers are supported, including:
  • Chromium based browsers (Chrome, Edge, Opera, Brave)
  • Webkit based browsers (Safari, iOS browsers)
  • Firefox browsers (desktop and mobile)
  • Headless mode (no physical browser displayed) and Headed mode (physical browser visible)
• Playwright runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
• CI/CD tools and Docker are also supported.

Playwright Features

• Multi-browser, multi-language, and multi-operating system support: Enables testing across a wide range of platforms.
• Easy setup and installation: Makes it user-friendly for beginners.
• Functional, API, and accessibility testing: Extends testing capabilities for web applications.
• Built-in reporters: Provides basic reporting without additional configuration.
• Custom reporters: Allows for customization and integration with preferred reporting tools.
• CI/CD and Docker support: Facilitates integration with continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
• Recording and debugging options: Simplifies test creation and troubleshooting.
• Locator generation: Automatically locates web elements, reducing manual effort.
• Parallel testing: Speeds up test execution by running tests concurrently across multiple browsers.
• Auto wait and timeouts: Handles asynchronous operations and prevents test flakiness.
• Built-in assertions: Validates test expectations during execution.
• Retry logic: Handles temporary failures and provides test resilience.
• Log generation, screenshot, and video capture: Provides in-depth test execution analysis.
• Multi-tab and multi-window support: Enables testing scenarios involving multiple browser windows and tabs.
• Iframe and shadow DOM support: Allows for testing within complex web elements.
• Device emulation: Simulates different devices and screen resolutions for testing.
• Geolocation modification: Sets the location of the browser for location-aware testing.
• Parameterization and data-driven testing: Enables flexible data input for test cases.
• High performance: Efficient execution of test cases.