AI-Driven Playwright Test Automation Training with JavaScript and TypeScript – Live Training

Module 1: JavaScript Essentials for Automation (8 hours)

1.1 Introduction to JavaScript

• Why JavaScript for Test Automation?
• Setting up Your Development Environment (Node.js, npm, VS Code)
• Your First JavaScript Program: Hello World

1.2 Basic Programming in JavaScript

• Data Types: string, number, boolean, null, undefined
• Variables: var, let, const
• Conditional Statements
• Operators
• Arrays
• Objects and JSON
• Loops

1.3 Functions and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in JavaScript

• Function Declarations and Default Parameters
• Anonymous and Arrow functions
• Array and string methods
• Classes, Objects, Constructors
• Static keyword
• Inheritance and Polymorphism
• Exception Handling (try/catch/finally)

1.4 Advanced JavaScript Features

• Modules: import and export statements (ES6)
• Async Programming (Callback, Promise, async, await)
• Destructuring and Spread Operator
• Template Literals

Module 2: TypeScript Essentials for Automation (10 hours)

2.1 Introduction to TypeScript

• Why TypeScript for Test Automation? (Benefits over JavaScript)
• Setting up Your Development Environment (Node.js, npm, VS Code, TypeScript)
• Your First TypeScript Program: Hello World

2.2 Basic Programming in TypeScript

• Data Types: string, number, boolean, any, unknown, void, null, undefined
• Type Inference vs. Type Annotation
• Conditional Statements
• Operators
• Arrays and Tuples
• Enums: Numeric and String Enums
• Loops

2.3 Functions and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in TypeScript

• Function Signatures, Optional and Default Parameters
• Anonymous and Arrow functions
• Array and string functions
• Classes, Objects, Constructors
• Constructor Overloading
• Static keyword
• Access Modifiers: public, private, protected
• Inheritance and Polymorphism
• Abstract Classes and Interfaces
• Exception Handling

2.4 Advanced TypeScript Features

• Generics: Writing Reusable Components
• Modules: import and export statements
• Async Programming (Callback, Promise, async, await)
• tsconfig.json Configuration: Understanding Compiler Options

Module 3: Playwright Fundamentals (8 hours)

3.1 Getting Started with Playwright

• What is Playwright? (Architecture, Supported Browsers, Key Features)
• Installation and Project Setup (Playwright Test Runner)
• First Test: Navigating and Asserting Page Title
• Understanding Playwright Configuration (playwright.config.ts)
• Browser Context
• Timeouts

3.2 Locators: Finding Elements Reliably

• Introduction to Playwright Locators (Auto-waiting and Retry-ability)
• Best Practices for Choosing Locators (Prioritizing user-facing attributes)
• Text-based Locators (getByText, getByRole, getByLabel)
• CSS Selectors and XPath (When and how to use)
• Filtering and Chaining Locators
• Handling Dynamic Locators

3.3 Interacting with Web Elements

• Clicking Elements (click(), dblclick(), rightClick())
• Typing into Input Fields (fill(), pressSequentially())
• Handling Checkboxes and Radio Buttons (check(), uncheck())
• Selecting Dropdown Options (selectOption())
• Hovering and Drag-and-Drop Actions

3.4 Assertions and Debugging

• Playwright Assertions (expect API)
• Common Assertions: toBeVisible, toHaveText, toContainText, toHaveValue, toBeChecked, toHaveURL, toHaveTitle
• Debugging with Playwright Inspector (npx playwright test –debug)
• Tracing: Analyzing Test Failures with Trace Viewer
• Taking Screenshots and Recording Videos

Module 4: Advanced Playwright Techniques (6 hours)

4.1 Synchronization and Waits

• Handling Explicit Waits (waitForSelector, waitForURL, waitForFunction)

4.2 Handling Complex UI Scenarios

• Working with Frames and Iframes
• Managing Pop-ups and Dialogs (Alerts, Confirms, Prompts)
• File Uploads and Downloads
• Shadow DOM Interaction
• Handling Multiple Tabs and Windows

4.3 Network Mocking and API Testing with Playwright

• Intercepting Network Requests (route())
• Mocking API Responses (Stubbing and Faking Data)
• Validating API Calls (Request and Response Assertions)
• Direct API Testing using request Context (REST API interactions)

4.4 Authentication and Session Management

• Handling Login Flows
• Reusing Authentication States (storageState)
• Working with Cookies and Local Storage

4.5 Cross-Browser and Responsive Testing

• Running Tests Across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit
• Emulating Mobile Devices and Viewports

4.6 Visual Regression Testing

• Introduction to Visual Regression Testing (Why it’s important)
• Implementing Visual Comparisons with Playwright (toHaveScreenshot)
• Handling Dynamic Content in Visual Tests

4.7 Parallel Test Execution

• Parallel Test Execution
• Sharding

Module 5: Building a Robust Test Automation Framework (6 hours)

5.1 Framework Design Principles

• Why Build a Framework? (Maintainability, Reusability, Scalability)
• Introduction to Page Object Model (POM)
• Implementing POM with TypeScript and Playwright
• Modularizing Tests and Page Objects

5.2 Data Management Strategies

• Parameterizing Tests with Test Data
• Reading Test Data from External Sources (JSON, CSV, Environment Variables)
• Faker.js for Generating Realistic Test Data

5.3 Reporting and Analytics

• Built-in Playwright Reporters (HTML, List, JSON)
• Integrating Allure Reporter for Rich Test Reports

5.4 Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Integration

• Introduction to CI/CD for Test Automation
• Setting up Playwright Tests in GitHub Actions

5.5 Best Practices for Maintainable Test Suites

• Atomic Tests and Independent Test Cases
• Naming Conventions for Tests and Locators
• Error Handling and Retry Mechanisms

Module 6: Playwright AI Agents (2 hours)

6.1 Automate Faster with Playwright’s Inbuild AI Agents

• Planner Agent
• Generator Agent
• Healer Agent