playwright-debugging

Debug Playwright tests by running them with the `--debug` flag to enter interactive debugging mode. This opens the Playwright Inspector, allowing you to execute tests step by step and inspect elements using `page.pause()`.

The Playwright trace viewer works by recording detailed execution traces during test runs. It captures screenshots, network requests, and console logs, helping you pinpoint failures and analyze application behavior after a test completes.

Yes, you can capture screenshots and videos during Playwright test execution. This automatically records visual evidence of test states and execution flow, providing visual context that makes troubleshooting complex browser automation scenarios easier.

The best way to log console messages and network activity in Playwright is by intercepting browser events during test execution. This captures network requests and console logs to help you understand application behavior and identify failures.

Playwright end-to-end tests fail intermittently due to complex browser automation scenarios like timing issues or network drops. You can resolve these by utilizing slow-motion execution, trace viewer analysis, and capturing visual evidence.

No specific dependencies are required to use the Playwright Inspector. It is a built-in feature accessed by running your tests with the `--debug` flag, providing step-by-step test execution and element inspection out of the box.