Playing Your Tests Wright with VS Code
Install Playwright and run and debug your tests right in VS Code with the VS Code extension. Choose which browser you want to run your tests on and visually see your tests run in the browser window. Use the built in test generator to generate your tests by recording your actions from the browser window. The generator creates a test file right in VS Code and records each step of the test for you. With Playwright and VS Code writing and running tests is easy and fun.
- 00:54 Installing Playwright Test for VS Code
- 02:17 Running tests and showing browser
- 05:03 Debugging tests and live debugging
- 06:35 Recording tests with code generator
- 08:41 Picking locators
- 10:40 Running tests on multiple browsers
In this video, we explore how to use the Playwright extension in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) for end-to-end testing of modern web applications. Playwright is known for its reliability, fast execution, powerful tooling, and multi-language support. This tutorial is focused on using TypeScript and JavaScript for testing.
To get started with Playwright in VS Code:
- Install the Playwright Test for VS Code extension from the Extensions tab.
- Use the command panel to install Playwright.
- Choose which browsers you want to use for testing, such as Chromium, Firefox, or WebKit.
- Opt for TypeScript or JavaScript, and decide whether to add a GitHub Actions workflow for continuous integration.
Once everything is installed, you will see a test folder, a test examples folder, and a Playwright configuration file in your project. You can run tests directly from the Testing sidebar in VS Code, without using the terminal. You can also choose to show the browser when running a test to see the test execution visually.
Additionally, you can debug your tests within VS Code, setting breakpoints and stepping through each action. This makes it easier to identify and fix errors in your tests. Playwright extension also allows you to record tests, generate test code, and even pick specific locators on a web page to add to your test code.
You have the option to run tests on multiple browsers simultaneously by setting the default profile in the Testing sidebar. This will enable you to visually confirm that all your tests are running correctly on every browser that you have chosen.
In conclusion, the Playwright extension for VS Code makes testing modern web applications faster and easier, with powerful features such as live debugging, test recording, and multi-browser testing. Happy testing!
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