Playwright: Detailed Overview & Metrics
Playwright is a powerful Node.js library for automating browsers, enabling developers to write reliable end-to-end tests for web applications. It supports multiple browsers (Chrome, Firefox, WebKit) and provides a unified API for interacting with web pages, handling user interactions, and running tests in headless or headed mode. Playwright offers advanced features like automatic waiting for elements, network interception, and cross-browser testing capabilities.
Compared to alternatives like Puppeteer and Selenium, Playwright stands out for its speed, reliability, and cross-browser support. It is actively maintained by Microsoft and has a growing community of contributors, ensuring continuous improvements and updates.
Tags: node.jsbrowser automationend-to-end testingcross-browser testingheadless testing