e2e-debugging-workflow

To debug a failing Playwright E2E test locally, start your local environment, seed necessary data, and run the specific test file using `yarn playwright test path/to/your/test.spec.ts --debug` to identify the root cause.

Playwright E2E tests often fail with selector timeouts due to flaky selectors or missing data. Use local debugging flags like `--trace on` to inspect the DOM state and verify your environment setup and data seeding before re-running.

The best way to replicate a CI Playwright test failure locally is to start your local development environment, seed the required data, and execute the failing test with the `--headed` or `--debug` flag to observe the exact failure point.

Fix date picker inconsistencies in Playwright E2E tests by running the test locally with debugging tools enabled. This workflow helps you inspect the date picker component behavior and verify data seeding to ensure reliable test execution.

Yes, you typically need Docker to debug Playwright E2E tests locally. The workflow requires starting your local development environment, which includes Docker and Payload CMS, to properly replicate the conditions needed for data seeding and test execution.

When debugging Playwright authentication session errors locally, limitations often arise from improper environment setup or incomplete data seeding. This workflow addresses these by providing specific debugging steps to ensure session states are correctly replicated before testing.