Master Test Automation with Playwright

A comprehensive learning repository demonstrating modern test automation patterns using Playwright, pytest, and the Page Object Model. Build reliable, maintainable test suites for web applications.

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Quick Start

Get your test automation environment up and running in minutes

Clone the repository

Get started by cloning this learning repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/darket1989/qa-automation-learning.git
cd qa-automation-learning

Install dependencies

Install Python dependencies and Playwright browsers:

pip install -r requirements.txt
playwright install

The project uses pytest, Playwright, and supporting libraries for test automation.

Run your first test

Execute a sample login test to verify your setup:

pytest tests/test_login.py -v

Expected output

tests/test_login.py::test_valid_login PASSED
tests/test_login.py::test_invalid_login PASSED
tests/test_login.py::test_logout_session PASSED

Explore the Page Object Model

Check out the page objects in the pages/ directory to understand how reusable components are structured. Start with pages/login.py to see a complete example.Learn more in the Page Object Model guide.

Explore by Topic

Dive into specific areas of test automation

Page Object Model

Learn how to organize test code using the Page Object Model design pattern for better maintainability

UI Testing

Master browser automation and UI testing with Playwright’s powerful API

API Testing

Test REST APIs using Playwright’s request context for comprehensive coverage

Test Fixtures

Understand pytest fixtures for test data management and setup/teardown operations

CI/CD Integration

Automate your tests with GitHub Actions and continuous integration pipelines

Best Practices

Follow proven patterns for writing reliable, maintainable test automation

Key Features

What makes this learning repository comprehensive

Real-World Examples

All test examples use actual web applications, demonstrating practical automation scenarios you’ll encounter in production environments

Test Data Management

Learn multiple approaches for managing test data including JSON files, environment variables, and pytest fixtures

Dual Testing Approach

Cover both UI and API testing in a single framework, maximizing test coverage across your application stack

CI/CD Ready

Includes GitHub Actions workflow configuration for automated test execution on every push and pull request

Ready to Start Learning?

Follow the quickstart guide to set up your environment and run your first automated tests in minutes.

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Core Concepts

Writing Tests

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