What Is Playwright?
Playwright Testing Framework
Playwright is a browser automation and end-to-end testing framework by Microsoft. It controls Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit browsers to test your web application the way real users interact with it — clicking buttons, filling forms, and verifying page content.
How Playwright Works
Playwright tests navigate your app in a real browser: await page.goto('/login'), await page.fill('#email', 'user@example.com'), await page.click('button[type=submit]'), await expect(page).toHaveURL('/dashboard'). Tests run in parallel across browsers.
Key Concepts
- Cross-Browser Testing — Test on Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit from a single test suite
- Auto-Waiting — Playwright automatically waits for elements to be ready before interacting — no manual sleep() needed
Frequently Asked Questions
Playwright vs Cypress?
Playwright supports all browsers, runs faster in parallel, and handles iframes/multiple tabs. Cypress has a friendlier debugging experience. Playwright is generally the better choice for new projects.