Posts written by Luc Gagan
Stress testing Playwright tests using GitHub Actions
Discover how to boost your CI/CD pipeline's reliability by implementing robust Playwright tests within GitHub Actions. Learn to create custom workflows for repeated test executions, ensuring software quality and reducing pipeline delays.
Detecting Flaky Tests in Playwright with Havoc
Introducing Havoc, a tool designed to detect flaky tests in Playwright test suites by altering HTTP response times.
Introducing Auto Playwright: Automating Playwright Tests with AI
Auto Playwright revolutionizes test automation by integrating AI with Playwright, offering a seamless, intuitive way to automate web testing tasks. This open-source tool simplifies test creation with plain-text AI-driven prompts, supporting all browsers compatible with Playwright.
Migrating from Selenium to Playwright: A Guide for Teams
Supercharge your Next.js app testing with Playwright – a tool for automating Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit browsers. In this guide, I will walk you through setting up and running your first Playwright E2E test for a Next.js application.
Testing Next.js Apps Using Playwright
Supercharge your Next.js app testing with Playwright – a tool for automating Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit browsers. In this guide, I will walk you through setting up and running your first Playwright E2E test for a Next.js application.
Mastering Playwright: Best Practices for Web Automation with the Page Object Model
Learn the best practices for creating maintainable, reliable, and scalable test scripts using POM.
From A to Z: Your Complete Software Testing Terminology Guide
Discover the ultimate software testing glossary with over 200 terms, curated by an experienced QA consultant. Dive deep into the world of test automation, provide feedback, and join the community in refining this unparalleled resource.
Mastering the Art of Detecting and Handling Flaky Tests in Playwright
We will explore how to identify and deal with flaky tests in Playwright. Learn about the causes of flaky tests, their impacts, and the strategies to handle them effectively.
Playwright logos and brand assets
Official Playwright logos, color palettes, open graph templates, and other key media resources. Use these tools to create compelling, brand-consistent representations of Playwright in your own blog posts and other creative projects.
A Comparative Analysis of Playwright Adoption vs Cypress and Selenium
Discover why @playwright/test is rapidly gaining popularity in the world of QA engineering, surpassing tools like Cypress and Selenium. Dive into the reasons behind this fast adoption, understand its advantages, and learn from real-world user case studies.
Comparing Automated Testing Tools: Cypress, Selenium, Playwright, and Puppeteer
We will explore the strengths and performance benchmarks of popular automated testing tools - Cypress, Selenium, Playwright, and Puppeteer. Explore their features, use cases, and find the best tool for your testing needs.
Accessibility Testing with Playwright
We will delve into the intricacies of utilizing playwright for a11y testing, offering a comprehensive guide on how to harness its capabilities effectively.
Cross-Browser Analysis of Playwright Testing Efficiency
We will dissect the intricacies of using Playwright across various web browsers, providing insights into performance variations, strengths, and potential weaknesses.
Blocking Google Analytics in Playwright Tests
We will explore different strategies for preventing sending data to Google Analytics when running integration tests.
Migrating from Cypress to Playwright
We will explore the reasons for migrating from Cypress to Playwright, the benefits of using Playwright, and the practical steps to successfully transition your end-to-end testing framework.
Tips for Writing Efficient Playwright Test Scripts
Maximize the efficiency of your Playwright test scripts with these practical tips and best practices. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate through the complexities of writing test scripts, making your tests more maintainable, reliable, and efficient. Let's dive into these valuable insights and elevate your Playwright testing game.
Mastering Playwright Test Automation: Your Comprehensive Cheat Sheet
This cheat sheet is designed to provide you with everything you need to kickstart your Playwright journey – from setting up your first test to tackling advanced scenarios.
Understanding the Difference Between Locators and Selectors in @playwright/test
Selectors and locators might seem similar at first glance, but they play distinct roles in helping you interact with web elements in your automated tests. Let's take a deeper look at what they are, how they differ, and when you might want to use one over the other.
Web's Most Underutilized API: Text Fragments
We delve into the untapped potential of text fragments, a little-known but powerful browser feature that allows users to link directly to specific sentences within a web page. As we unravel its working and provide a guide on how to implement it, we aim to spark interest and facilitate its wider adoption in website design.
Playwright Mobile App Testing for Android: A Comprehensive Guide
This comprehensive guide will walk you through mobile web app testing using @playwright/test with a focus on automating Android devices. This article will help determine if @playwright/test is the best tool for your mobile web app testing needs and how to get started.
Maximizing Test Efficiency with Parallelism in Playwright
Let's dive into managing worker processes, parallelizing tests in a single file, and controlling the test order for the best possible efficiency.
Testing Website Performance Using Playwright
This guide looks at the various ways web developers and testers can use @playwright/test framework to measure website performance. It covers topics such as setting up Playwright, writing Playwright tests, and interpreting and analyzing the results.
API testing using Playwright
Playwright offers a powerful solution for API testing that easily integrates with your existing end-to-end testing workflows. In this article, we'll explore the various features of Playwright for API testing, with a focus on using JavaScript for code examples.
How to Block Ads During the Execution of Playwright Tests
As a software QA engineer, you might encounter situations where ads interfere with your test automation scripts, causing unexpected failures. To ensure a smooth and efficient testing experience, we will examine several techniques to block ads using the Playwright framework.
How to Mock HTTP Traffic in Playwright Tests
In this article, we will explore how to intercept and mock HTTP traffic in Playwright tests. By doing so, we can create more reliable and efficient tests, while also simulating various scenarios that may be difficult to reproduce otherwise. We will discuss the benefits of using this approach, various ways to intercept and mock HTTP requests, and real-world examples to demonstrate the process. So, let's get started!
Organizing Playwright Tests using Tags
As a software QA engineer, you know how important it is to maintain a well-structured and organized test suite. This is especially true when working with tools like Playwright, which offer a powerful and flexible way to automate browser testing. In this article, we will explore how to effectively organize your Playwright tests using tags, helping you to keep your test suite clean, efficient, and easy to maintain.
Exploring the Various Retry APIs of Playwright for Robust Testing
The built-in retry mechanisms for locators and matchers in Playwright are well-known, but are you acquainted with the retry and polling APIs? Let's delve into Playwright's different retry APIs and their use cases.
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