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Hands-On Automated Testing with Playwright

Hands-On Automated Testing with Playwright

By : Faraz K. Kelhini, Butch Mayhew
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Hands-On Automated Testing with Playwright

Hands-On Automated Testing with Playwright

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By: Faraz K. Kelhini, Butch Mayhew
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Overview of this book

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. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase required
Table of Contents (22 chapters)
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Preface
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Preface
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Who this book is for
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What this book covers
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Quick Setup Refresher
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Quick Setup Refresher
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Technical requirements
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Understanding the difference between Playwright Test and Playwright Library
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Installing Playwright and dependencies
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Writing and running your first test
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Configuring test environments
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Understanding Playwright’s test runner basics
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Summary
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Advanced Selectors and Handling Dynamic Content
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Advanced Selectors and Handling Dynamic Content
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Prioritizing Playwright’s getBy* locators for accessible tests
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Using fallback selectors (CSS, XPath, text-based) for complex or unsupported cases
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Managing dynamic elements with auto-wait and custom waits
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Handling alerts and confirmation dialogs
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Interacting with iframes and nested frames
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Handling Shadow DOM components
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Browser-Agnostic Testing Across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit
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Browser-Agnostic Testing Across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit
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Technical requirements
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Configuring Playwright for multi-browser testing
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Handling browser-specific behaviors
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Writing tests for cross-browser compatibility
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Debugging browser-specific test failures
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Summary
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AI-Powered Test Generation
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AI-Powered Test Generation
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Technical requirements
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Generating Playwright scripts with Codegen
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Setting up Playwright MCP for test automation
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Generating Playwright tests using MCP + Copilot
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Refining AI-generated scripts for reliability
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Using the Copy prompt feature
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Implementing a resilient locator strategy
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Crafting Scalable Tests with the Fixture System
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Crafting Scalable Tests with the Fixture System
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Examining built-in fixtures
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Creating custom fixtures
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Understanding fixture scope and life cycle
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Practical fixture examples
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Test Parallelization and Performance Optimization
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Test Parallelization and Performance Optimization
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Optimizing parallel testing in Playwright
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Managing resources to avoid bottlenecks
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Measuring and monitoring resource usage
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Integrating Workflows with CI/CD Pipelines
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Integrating Workflows with CI/CD Pipelines
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Technical requirements
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Embracing CI/CD for faster, safer software delivery
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Using GitHub Actions
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Handling test reports and artifacts
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Running tests on multiple browsers and operating systems with matrix builds
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Using Docker to create consistent, containerized test environments
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Headless Testing and Debugging
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Headless Testing and Debugging
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Configuring headless versus headful modes
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Debugging with Playwright’s Inspector
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Exploring UI Mode for debugging
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Capturing screenshots for failed tests
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Recording videos of test runs
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Accessibility Testing with Playwright and axe-core
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Accessibility Testing with Playwright and axe-core
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Technical requirements
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Integrating accessibility tools with Playwright
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Understanding WCAG compliance
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Writing automated tests for WCAG compliance
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Fixing common accessibility issues
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Complementing automated tools with manual accessibility testing
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Setting Up Visual Regression Testing
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Setting Up Visual Regression Testing
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Technical requirements
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Getting started with visual testing – capturing and comparing screenshots
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Managing acceptable visual differences
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Automating visual regression workflows
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How to keep visual tests stable and predictable
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Testing Mobile Web Experiences
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Testing Mobile Web Experiences
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Technical requirements
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Understanding emulation versus real devices
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Configuring Playwright for mobile emulation
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Simulating real-world scenarios with Playwright emulations
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Exploring tools for debugging mobile-specific issues
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Common mobile-specific issues and solutions
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Testing Forms
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Testing Forms
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Interacting with text inputs and dropdowns
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Testing checkboxes and radio buttons
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Handling date pickers and custom fields
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Testing form validation logic
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Handling File Uploads and Downloads
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Handling File Uploads and Downloads
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Automating file upload workflows
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Handling file downloads in tests
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Keeping your test environment clean
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Security and Authentication
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Security and Authentication
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Testing login and logout flows
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Managing session persistence and efficiency
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Managing multiple user roles in tests
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Securing and handling complex authentication methods
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Best Practices for Test Maintainability
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Best Practices for Test Maintainability
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Technical requirements
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Writing clean and readable test code
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Implementing page objects for better test organization
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Managing test data effectively to reduce maintenance
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Real-World Project – Testing an E-Commerce Website
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Real-World Project – Testing an E-Commerce Website
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Technical requirements
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Initializing the project
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Organizing the project structure
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Managing authentication with storage states
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Using data factories
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Bulk user registration for load testing
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Summary
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A note from the authors
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Streamlining Playwright in Modern Development Workflows
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Streamlining Playwright in Modern Development Workflows
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Using cloud testing services for scalability and cross-environment testing
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Deciding when to use Playwright in Agile workflows
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Aligning Playwright testing with DevOps principles
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Building effective feedback loops with Playwright
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References and Resources
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References and Resources
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Official documentation and guides
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Community and learning resources
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Broader testing and automation resources
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Other Books You May Enjoy
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Other Books You May Enjoy
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Index
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