Get easy cross-browser testing with Playwright, ideal for startup founders and developers, with 90k+ GitHub stars
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What it does
Playwright allows you to write automated tests for your web application that run seamlessly across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit browsers using a single API.
Install / run
npm i -D playwright
When to use it
โขWhen you need to ensure cross-browser compatibility for your web application
โขWhen you want to automate testing for your web app to save time and reduce manual effort
โขWhen you need to test web application features that involve browser-specific behaviors
Quick start
1Run `npx playwright codegen` to generate a sample test file
2Modify the generated test file to include your web application's URL and test scenarios
3Use `const { test, expect } = require('@playwright/test');` to import the test framework
4Write test scripts using Playwright's API, such as `const page = await context.newPage();` to create a new browser page
5Run `npx playwright test` to execute your tests across different browsers
Ready-to-paste prompt
npx playwright codegen example.com --lang=js
Heads up: Make sure you have the necessary dependencies installed for each browser you want to test, as Playwright requires separate browser binaries to be installed (e.g., `npx playwright install` for Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit)
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Topics
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electron
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firefox
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