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Playwright: Zero to Expert

Build a complete understanding of modern browser automation, from software and web fundamentals through reliable Playwright tests, API coverage, CI/CD and production framework design.

Web Foundations → Playwright → Production QA

Playwright Learning Path

Follow the parts in order to move from testing fundamentals to maintainable, scalable and production-ready automation.

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Part 0: Software and QA Fundamentals

Build the software, web and testing foundations needed for Playwright automation.

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Part 1: Web Fundamentals

Understand browsers, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and the web platform behind automated tests.

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Part 2: JavaScript Fundamentals for QA

Learn the JavaScript concepts that make Playwright test code readable and reliable.

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Part 3: TypeScript

Use TypeScript types, interfaces and tooling to write safer automation code.

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Part 4: Node.js and npm

Set up the Node.js runtime and package workflow used by Playwright projects.

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Part 5: Git and GitHub

Learn the version control workflow needed to collaborate on automation projects.

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Part 6: Playwright Fundamentals

Start browser automation with Playwright, real browsers and your first working test.

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Part 7: Locators, Deep Dive

Choose resilient locators and understand how Playwright identifies elements.

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Part 8: Actions

Automate clicks, typing, selections, uploads and other browser interactions.

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Part 9: Assertions

Verify UI behavior with clear, reliable Playwright assertions.

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Part 10: Navigation and Pages

Control navigation and page lifecycles across realistic browser workflows.

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Part 11: Real-World Web Elements

Test forms, menus, tables and other interactive elements found in real applications.

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Part 12: Waiting and Synchronization

Understand auto-waiting and synchronization so tests remain stable without arbitrary delays.

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Part 13: Frames, Dialogs, Popups and Tabs

Handle browser frames, dialogs, popups and multiple tabs in end-to-end tests.

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Part 14: Test Lifecycle and Organization

Organize suites and control setup, teardown and test lifecycle behavior.

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Part 15: Fixtures

Create reusable, composable fixtures for clean and maintainable Playwright tests.

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Part 16: Configuration, Deep Dive

Configure projects, browsers, retries, workers, environments and test execution.

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Part 17: API Testing

Use Playwright for API requests, response validation and combined API and UI workflows.

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Part 18: Authentication

Test login flows and reuse authenticated browser state efficiently.

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Part 19: Network Handling

Observe, mock, modify and control network traffic in browser tests.

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Part 20: Page Object Model

Design page objects that keep selectors and workflows reusable and readable.

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Part 21: Test Data Management

Create, isolate and clean up test data for dependable automation suites.

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Part 22: Database Testing

Connect UI and API checks with database verification and test data validation.

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Part 23: Screenshots, Video and Trace

Capture the evidence and trace data needed to understand failed tests quickly.

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Part 24: Debugging

Diagnose failing automation with Playwright's debugging tools and failure evidence.

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Part 25: Visual Testing

Catch visual regressions with screenshots, baselines and intentional visual assertions.

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Part 26: Cross-Browser and Device Testing

Run consistent coverage across browser engines, devices and responsive layouts.

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Part 27: Parallel Execution and Scaling

Scale Playwright execution with workers, projects and parallel test design.

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Part 28: Flaky Tests

Find the causes of flaky tests and build suites that fail for meaningful reasons.

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Part 29: Advanced Playwright

Use advanced Playwright capabilities to model complex application workflows.

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Part 30: Advanced TypeScript for Playwright

Apply advanced TypeScript patterns to make large Playwright codebases safer.

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Part 31: Production Framework Architecture

Design a maintainable Playwright framework for real teams and long-lived products.

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Part 32: CI/CD

Run reliable Playwright checks in continuous integration and delivery pipelines.

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Part 33: Docker

Use Docker to create repeatable environments for Playwright test execution.

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Part 34: Reporting

Turn test results, traces and artifacts into reports teams can act on.

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Part 35: Accessibility Testing

Build accessibility checks into browser automation and catch barriers earlier.

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Part 36: Performance Testing Perspective

Understand what browser automation can reveal about performance and where dedicated tools fit.

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Part 37: Playwright Internals

Understand how Playwright communicates with browsers and turns test code into actions.

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Part 38: Custom Extensions

Extend Playwright with custom helpers, reporters and integrations for your team.

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Part 39: Best Practices and Anti-Patterns

Consolidate practical patterns and avoid the habits that make automation brittle.

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