Automation Testing Using Playwright

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What is automation testing?

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The process of using scripts or tools to perform test cases on software applications automatically, aiming to reduce manual effort, increase test coverage, and improve accuracy in detecting bugs.

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What does Playwright do?

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Playwright simplifies automation testing by offering a powerful API to control browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

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What is headless mode in Playwright?

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Runs the browser without a visible graphical user interface (GUI), typically used in CI/CD pipelines and automated environments where a display isn’t necessary.

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What is non-headless (headful) mode in Playwright?

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Runs the browser with a visible GUI, useful for debugging or visually verifying the behavior of a test.

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What is synchronous programming?

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A programming model where instructions are executed one after another, with each line of code completing before the next one runs.

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What is asynchronous programming?

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A programming model that allows code to execute without waiting for each line to complete, useful for handling operations that take time.

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When should you use synchronous programming in Playwright?

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For simple, readable scripts.

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When should you use asynchronous programming in Playwright?

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When working with frameworks that require async or for advanced concurrency.

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What does the `assert` statement do in Playwright?

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It checks or validates that the behavior of your application is as expected during a test.

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What is the purpose of capturing screenshots in Playwright?

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To verify the UI by taking viewport and full-page screenshots.