Playwright Test Framework
Playwright Test Framework
Playwright is a modern automation framework for end-to-end testing of web applications. It is developed by Microsoft Corporation and supports multiple browsers such as Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit. Playwright allows developers and testers to automate web interactions, perform UI testing, and ensure the reliability of web applications.
Playwright Framework Components
The Playwright Test framework consists of several key components that make automation efficient and reliable.
Playwright Library
The core library provides APIs to automate browsers and interact with web elements.
Playwright Test Runner
Playwright includes a built-in test runner designed for running and managing tests efficiently. The Playwright Test Runner is a powerful tool that allows running and managing test cases efficiently. It supports:
- Parallel execution
- Test retries and automatic waits
- Configuration options for different environments
- Integration with CI/CD pipelines
Playwright allows you to perform end-to-end testing across all browsers. The Playwright Test framework, which acts as the test-runner for Playwright, initiates a browser and context automatically. Each test is then given a separate page in isolation.
Playwright Inspector
Playwright Inspector is an interactive debugging tool that helps users inspect and step through test execution.
- Provides a visual interface to explore web elements
- Allows recording and replaying interactions
- Helps debug locators and element interactions
Assertion Library
Playwright comes with an assertion library to verify test results and ensure expected behavior.
Parallel Execution
Supports parallel test execution to improve performance and reduce execution time.
Tracing and Debugging
Playwright provides debugging tools like traces, screenshots, and video recordings for better test analysis.
