What are the different ways to run tests using Playwright?

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# Running Tests with Playwright

Running tests with Playwright is a breeze. You can run a single test, a set of tests, or all tests. By default, tests run in headless mode, meaning no browser window opens, and you see results in the terminal.

## Running Tests from the Command Line

Here's how to run your tests from the command line:

- Run all tests:
  ```typescript
  npx playwright test
  ```
- Run a single test file:
  ```typescript
  npx playwright test landing-page.spec.ts
  ```
- Run a set of test files:
  ```typescript
  npx playwright test tests/todo-page/ tests/landing-page/
  ```
- Run files with "landing" or "login" in the file name:
  ```typescript
  npx playwright test landing login
  ```
- Run a test with a specific title:
  ```typescript
  npx playwright test -g "add a todo item"
  ```

## Running Tests in UI Mode

If you want to see your tests running in UI mode for a better developer experience, use this command:
```typescript
npx playwright test --ui
```

## Debugging Your Tests

Playwright comes with its own inspector for stepping through API calls and exploring locators. You can debug your Playwright API calls using tools like `console.log` or directly in VS Code with its extension. If a test fails, VS Code shows error messages right in the editor.

For more on mastering Playwright test automation, check out this [comprehensive cheat sheet](https://ray.run/blog/mastering-playwright-test-automation-your-comprehensive-cheat-sheet).

What are the different ways to run tests using Playwright?

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Running Tests with Playwright

Running Tests from the Command Line

Running Tests in UI Mode

Debugging Your Tests

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