First, ensure the test id you're using matches the data-testid
attribute of the element. By default, Playwright uses data-testid
, but you can configure it using selectors.setTestIdAttribute()
:
import { selectors } from '@playwright/test';
selectors.setTestIdAttribute('data-custom-testid');
If you still face issues, try using getByText
instead. This method locates elements containing a given text substring or exact string. You can also use regular expressions to match text content. Keep in mind that getByText
normalizes whitespace and ignores leading/trailing whitespace.
For debugging, install the VS Code extension and run tests in debug mode. This allows you to set breakpoints and live debug your test.
import { test, expect } from '@playwright/test';
test('example test', async ({ page }) => {
await page.goto('https://ray.run/');
const element = await page.locator('text=Example');
expect(element).toBeVisible();
});
For CI failures, use Playwright's trace viewer instead of videos and screenshots. The trace viewer provides a full trace of your tests as a local Progressive Web App (PWA), allowing you to view network requests and inspect DOM snapshots for each action using dev tools.
In summary, to resolve issues with getByTestId
, verify your test id attribute configuration, consider using getByText
, and follow best practices for debugging, such as using the VS Code extension or Playwright trace viewer.
If you still have questions, please ask a question and I will try to answer it.
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