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Mastering Playwright: Modern Web Browser Automation

From First Script to Enterprise-Scale Test Frameworks

This book is 100% completeLast updated on 2026-07-13
Steve T. Publications

Whether you're writing your first automated test or building a large-scale testing platform, Mastering Playwright takes you from the fundamentals to advanced, production-ready automation techniques. Through practical examples, proven design patterns, and real-world guidance, you'll learn how to create fast, reliable, and maintainable test suites that scale with your applications and your team.

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This is a complete guide to web browser automation with Playwright, written for JavaScript and TypeScript developers and QA engineers who want to build reliable, maintainable test suites in production. You will learn how Playwright works under the hood, from installation through advanced patterns like Page Object Model, API testing, network interception, parallel execution, and CI/CD integration. Every chapter includes practical code examples, real-world scenarios, and actionable guidance so you can design, build, and scale robust automation solutions that your team can trust.

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Steve T. Publications

Steve T. Publications is a specialized book publishing company dedicated to delivering high-quality technical resources for IT professionals, students, educators, and technology enthusiasts. Our mission is to make complex technology concepts accessible through well-structured, practical, and industry-relevant publications.

We focus on publishing books across a wide range of information technology disciplines, including software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data science, networking, DevOps, databases, and enterprise technologies. Every publication is designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application, helping readers build the skills needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

At Steve T. Publications, we collaborate with experienced industry experts, educators, and technology professionals to produce accurate, up-to-date, and engaging content. We are committed to maintaining the highest editorial standards while empowering learners and professionals with trusted technical knowledge.

Whether you're beginning your IT journey, preparing for professional certifications, or advancing your expertise in emerging technologies, Steve T. Publications is your trusted source for authoritative and practical technical books.

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Table of Contents

From First Script to Enterprise-Scale Test Frameworks

Introduction

  1. Who This Book Is For
  2. How to Use This Book
  3. A Note on Versions
  4. Where to Go Next

Chapter 1: The Browser Automation Landscape

  1. Chapter 1 Summary
  2. Chapter 1 Review Questions

Chapter 2: Under the Hood — How Browsers and Playwright Work

  1. Chapter 2 Summary
  2. Chapter 2 Review Questions

Chapter 3: Installation and First Steps

  1. Chapter 3 Summary
  2. Chapter 3 Review Questions

Chapter 4: Selectors and Locators — Finding What You Need

  1. Chapter 4 Summary
  2. Chapter 4 Review Questions

Chapter 5: Page Interactions — Clicking, Typing, and Navigating

  1. Chapter 5 Summary
  2. Chapter 5 Review Questions

Chapter 6: Waits, Synchronization, and Timing

  1. Chapter 6 Summary
  2. Chapter 6 Review Questions

Chapter 7: Assertions and Validation

  1. Chapter 7 Summary
  2. Chapter 7 Review Questions

Chapter 8: Test Organization — Fixtures, POM, and Architecture

  1. Chapter 8 Summary
  2. Chapter 8 Review Questions

Chapter 9: API Testing and Network Interception

  1. Chapter 9 Summary
  2. Chapter 9 Review Questions

Chapter 10: Parallel Execution, Cross-Browser, and Mobile Testing

  1. Mobile-First Debugging Techniques
  2. Real-Device vs. Emulator Trade-offs
  3. Common Mobile Flakiness Patterns and Fixes
  4. Chapter 10 Summary
  5. Chapter 10 Review Questions

Chapter 11: Debugging, Performance, and Security

  1. Chapter 11 Summary
  2. Chapter 11 Review Questions

Chapter 12: CI/CD Integration — Shipping Playwright in Production

  1. GitHub Actions: The Complete Workflow
  2. Browser Binary Caching Strategies
  3. Runner Sizing and Cost Optimization
  4. GitLab CI: Equivalent Configuration
  5. Jenkins Pipeline: Equivalent Configuration
  6. Migration Path Between Platforms
  7. Chapter 12 Summary
  8. Chapter 12 Review Questions
  9. Summary of CI/CD Best Practices

Chapter 13: The ShopTest Project — From First Script to Enterprise Framework

  1. Chapter 3: The First Test
  2. Chapter 4: Locators — Finding What You Need
  3. Chapter 5: Interactions — Clicking, Typing, and Navigating
  4. Chapter 7: Assertions — Validating Behavior
  5. Chapter 8: Test Organization — POM and Fixtures
  6. Chapter 9: API Testing and Network Interception
  7. Chapter 10: Parallel Execution, Cross-Browser, and Mobile Testing
  8. Chapter 12: CI/CD Integration — Shipping in Production
  9. The Complete ShopTest Suite
  10. What Comes Next
  11. Chapter 12 Summary
  12. Chapter 12 Review Questions

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