Course Playwright Javascript

Learn Playwright and master web automation!

This repository contains the course materials and exercises for a comprehensive Playwright course.
It covers everything from the basics to advanced techniques, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced testers.
The full course, including in-depth theory (delivered through PowerPoint presentations), assignments, and Q&A sessions, will take approximately 7 hours to complete.
Please contact me for more information.

Key Topics:

• Introduction to Playwright: Understand the core concepts and capabilities of Playwright.
• Web Element Interaction: Learn how to locate and interact with web elements.
• Assertions: Master the art of verifying expected behavior in your tests.
• Waiting Mechanisms: Learn how to handle dynamic web elements and asynchronous operations.
• Cross-Browser Testing: Execute tests across different browsers and platforms.
• Advanced Techniques: Explore advanced scenarios like multi-tab, multi-origin, and multi-user testing.
• Playwright Tooling: Utilize powerful tools like Codegen, UI mode, and Trace Viewer.
• CI/CD Integration: Learn how to integrate Playwright into your CI/CD pipeline.

Who Should Attend:

• Software Testers
• Developers
• DevOps Engineers
• Technical Leads/Managers
• Anyone interested in web testing

Prerequisites:

• Programming skills: JavaScript
• Basic understanding of GIT (You should be able to clone this repo)

This repository provides:

• Practical exercises
• Code examples

Let's dive into the world of Playwright and build robust, reliable web applications!

Getting started

Install Node.js:

1. Download Node.js:

   • Go to https://nodejs.org/en
   • Download the LTS version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

2. Install Node.js:

   • Run the downloaded installer and follow the installation instructions.
   • The installer will also install npm (Node Package Manager) automatically.

3. Verify Installation:

   • Open a terminal or command prompt.
   • Check the installed versions of Node.js and npm by running:

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Install Git:

1. Download Git:

   • Go to the official Git website: https://git-scm.com/
   • Click on "Download" and select the version for your operating system.

2. Run the Installer:

   • Locate the downloaded .exe file and run it.
   • Follow the installation prompts. You can use the default settings for most options.

3. Verify Installation:

   • Open Command Prompt.

   • Type the following command and press Enter:

     git --version

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Start from an existing repository:

• Nodejs & GIT should be installed.

Clone the repo:

git clone https://github.com/RobbertChampagne/opleiding-playwright-javascript.git

Install Playwright:

npm install @playwright/test

Install the browsers:

npx playwright install 

To push to a different remote Git repository after pulling from another, you need to change the remote URL. Here are the steps:

• Check Current Remote URL:

  git remote -v

• Change the Remote URL:

  git remote set-url origin <new-remote-url>

• Push to the New Remote:

  git push origin <branch-name>

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Start a new project:

• Nodejs & GIT should be installed.
• Create new folder ‘playwright-training’
• Run the following command to create a package.json file:

  npm init -y

• Run the following command to install Playwright (node_modules):

  npm install @playwright/test

• Run the following command to install Playwright:

  npm create playwright

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Note:
This repository is designed to supplement a structured course.
For the full learning experience, consider attending the complete course.