- Introduction to Playwright with Java – A Modern Automation Tool
- Setting Up Playwright with Java – Step-by-Step Guide
- Playwright Architecture & Features Every Tester Must Know
- Writing Your First Playwright Test in Java
When it comes to browser automation, Selenium WebDriver has been the industry standard for years. But as modern web applications became more complex, testers needed a faster, more reliable, and feature-rich automation tool. That’s where Playwright steps in.
🚀 What is Playwright?
Playwright is an open-source end-to-end testing framework developed by Microsoft. It allows you to automate browsers such as Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit with a single API.
Key benefits include:
- Supports all major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
- Built-in auto-waiting (no need for Thread.sleep).
- Cross-platform testing (Windows, Mac, Linux, CI/CD pipelines).
- Easy parallel execution.
- Network interception & API testing support.
💡 Why Playwright with Java?
While Playwright was initially popular in JavaScript/TypeScript communities, the Java bindings have matured and are production-ready. Using Playwright with Java provides:
- Familiarity for Java-based QA teams.
- Seamless integration with TestNG/JUnit frameworks.
- Easy setup with Maven/Gradle projects.
- Enterprise-friendly ecosystem (reporting, CI/CD, integrations).
✅ Where Does Playwright Fit?
Playwright is best suited for:
- Web application end-to-end testing.
- Cross-browser compatibility testing.
- Modern apps with heavy JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).
👉 In this series, we’ll learn how to set up Playwright with Java, write tests, and build a scalable framework around it.