To avoid issues with CSS locators in @playwright/test, follow these best practices:
Use user-facing attributes: Instead of XPath or CSS selectors, locate elements using attributes like role and text content. For example:
import { test } from '@playwright/test';
test('Find element by role and text content', async ({ page }) => {
await page.goto('https://ray.run/');
const button = await page.locator('button:has-text("Get Started")');
await button.click();
});
Use Playwright's test generator tool: This tool generates resilient locators based on attributes like role, text content, and test IDs. It improves locators to uniquely identify target elements.
Debugging tools: Utilize debugging tools to troubleshoot issues with locators.
By following these practices and using debugging tools when necessary, you can minimize issues with CSS locators in your Playwright tests.
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