Why I Chose Playwright for Test Automation

Introduction to Playwright

In the ever-evolving world of test automation, choosing the right tool can significantly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of your testing strategy. One tool that has rapidly gained popularity in recent times is Playwright. Developed by Microsoft, Playwright is an open-source framework that initially made a name for itself in UI test automation. However, it has since expanded its capabilities to support API testing and even performance testing. This all-in-one capability is what makes Playwright stand out from its competitors.

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Playwright’s key features include:

• Cross-browser testing: With support for Chromium (Chrome, Edge), Firefox, and WebKit (Safari), Playwright ensures that your tests run across all major browsers.
• API testing: Playwright offers a simple, intuitive way to test your backend services alongside your UI tests, giving you full control over your test automation scope.
• Performance testing: You can now use Playwright to monitor and capture key performance metrics, allowing you to incorporate performance testing as part of your regular test suite.
• Headless and headed mode: Flexibility to run tests in headless…