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Software Engineering•December 10, 2023•9 min read

Playwright: Cross-Browser Testing Automation

Playwright enables reliable cross-browser testing with auto-waiting and modern web support.

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Playwright tests across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit. Auto-waiting eliminates flaky tests. Modern web features like web workers and service workers supported. Trace viewer aids debugging.

Test Structure

Use page objects for maintainable tests. Locators find elements reliably. Assertions verify page state. Fixtures manage test setup and teardown.

  • Use locators with auto-waiting for stability
  • Implement page objects for reusability
  • Run tests across multiple browsers
  • Use trace viewer for debugging failures
  • Configure parallel execution for speed

Advanced Features

Network interception mocks API responses. Visual comparisons catch UI regressions. Component testing isolates UI units. Mobile emulation tests responsive designs.

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playwrighttestingbrowser-automatione2ecross-browser