Playwright provides reliable end-to-end testing. Here's how to write effective E2E tests.
Setup and Configuration
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Basic Tests
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Page Object Model
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Fixtures and Setup
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API Mocking
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Visual Testing
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Accessibility Testing
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CI Integration
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Best Practices
Selectors:
✓ Prefer user-visible locators
✓ Use getByRole, getByLabel, getByText
✓ Add data-testid for complex cases
✓ Avoid CSS selectors
Tests:
✓ Keep tests independent
✓ Use page objects for reusability
✓ Mock external dependencies
✓ Test critical user journeys
Performance:
✓ Run tests in parallel
✓ Use test.describe.parallel
✓ Share authentication state
✓ Minimize browser contexts
Conclusion
Playwright provides reliable E2E testing with excellent developer experience. Use page objects for maintainability, fixtures for setup/teardown, and API mocking for isolation. Integrate visual and accessibility testing for comprehensive coverage, and run tests in CI for confidence in deployments.