Playwright Power Techniques: Fast and Reliable Web Testing is an intermediate-level course designed for testers and automation engineers who want to build scalable, cross-browser web tests using Playwright. As modern web applications grow in complexity, testing must be both fast and resilient. In this course, you’ll go beyond the basics—mastering advanced Playwright features like browser contexts, parallel execution, and visual regression testing. You’ll work with real-world scenarios such as login flows, file uploads, and CI/CD integration to simulate high-stakes testing challenges.
Playwright Power Techniques: Fast and Reliable Web Testing
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October 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
This lesson introduces advanced Playwright capabilities like browser contexts, multi-user sessions, file uploads, and dynamic selectors. Learners will build realistic test flows involving login, forms, and dynamic content while mastering strategies to stabilize tests using smart locators and wait logic.stabilize tests using smart locators and wait logic.
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3 videos3 readings2 assignments2 plugins
This lesson explores techniques to scale test execution with confidence. Learners will apply Playwright’s built-in auto-waiting, parallel execution, and visual regression testing to reduce flakiness, catch UI bugs, and improve feedback cycles across browsers and environments.
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2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 plugin
In this lesson, learners will integrate Playwright test suites into CI pipelines and troubleshoot failures using reports, trace viewers, and cloud runners like GitHub Actions. The focus is on building resilient, feedback-driven automation in real-world dev environments.
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4 videos1 reading3 assignments1 plugin
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