webapp-testing

Automate testing of local web applications by writing Python Playwright scripts that drive browsers, interact with page elements, and validate frontend behavior. Use the with_server.py helper to manage your local server during tests, then run Playwright automation scripts against it.

Yes, Playwright scripts can generate screenshots and collect browser console logs as test artifacts. These outputs speed up debugging by providing visual evidence of page state and logging information at the moment of test execution.

The with_server.py helper script manages single or multiple local servers during test runs. Configure it to boot your servers before Playwright automation begins, enabling multi-server test workflows with clean teardown.

Supported features include synchronous Playwright usage, explicit waits like networkidle and wait_for_selector, robust selector strategies for reliable element discovery, artifact capture for debugging, and integration with bundled helper scripts.

Playwright automation applies to both static HTML pages and dynamic web applications. It supports reconnaissance-then-action workflows, enabling flexible test patterns whether your app renders at build time or runtime.