Playwright: Modern Web Testing Automation - Comprehensive

Learning Plan

Course Overview

 Total Duration: 20 days

 Daily Learning Time: 2 hours

 Total Learning Hours: 40 hours

 Learning Approach: Hands-on, project-based learning with practical

exercises and assessments

Detailed Day-by-Day Learning Plan

Day 1: Introduction to Playwright and Modern Web Testing (2

hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 Web Testing Landscape Evolution

 Introduction to Playwright

o Core Concepts and Architecture

o Advantages over Traditional Testing Tools

o Multi-Browser Support

 Comparison with Selenium and Cypress

 Modern Web Application Testing Challenges

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Development Environment Setup

 Installing Playwright

 Configuring Test Automation Environment

 Exercise: Initial environment configuration

 Assessment: Verification of Playwright installation and basic setup

Day 2: Playwright Fundamentals and First Test Script (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 Playwright Architecture Deep Dive

 Core Components and Libraries

 Test Automation Principles

  Browser Automation Strategies

 Language Support (JavaScript/TypeScript)

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Writing First Playwright Test

 Basic Navigation and Interaction

 Hands-on Exercise: Create initial test scripts

 Assignment: Develop a simple web page navigation test

 Practical test scenario implementation

Day 3: Advanced Locator Strategies (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 Playwright Locator Mechanisms

 Advanced Element Identification Techniques

 Selector Strategies

 Dynamic Element Handling

 Best Practices for Element Interaction

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Complex Locator Implementation

 Dynamic Element Handling

 Exercise: Develop scripts with multiple locator strategies

 Assessment: Advanced locator challenge

 Comprehensive element interaction techniques

Day 4: Browser and Context Management (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 Browser Context Management

 Multiple Browser Support

 Incognito and Private Browsing

 Performance Optimization

 Browser Configuration Strategies

Practical Session (1 hour)

  Implementing Multi-Browser Tests

 Context and Page Management

 Assignment: Create a multi-browser test suite

 First Comprehensive Assessment: Browser management

evaluation

Day 5: Handling Complex Web Interactions (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 Advanced Web Interaction Techniques

 Handling Complex Web Elements

 Frames, Modals, and Dynamic Content

 Synchronization Strategies

 Wait and Retry Mechanisms

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Implementing Complex Interaction Scenarios

 Robust Test Script Development

 Hands-on Exercise: Develop scripts for challenging web

interactions

 Assessment: Complex interaction handling challenge

Day 6: Test Automation Frameworks Integration (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 Test Framework Integration

 Compatibility with Testing Frameworks

 Project Structure and Organization

 Best Practices for Test Suite Design

 Reporting and Logging Strategies

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Creating Comprehensive Test Framework

 Implementing Modular Test Design

 Assignment: Develop a robust test automation framework

 Mid-Course Assessment: Framework design and implementation

Day 7: Visual Testing and Accessibility (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 Visual Regression Testing

 Accessibility Testing Fundamentals

 Image Comparison Techniques

 Automated Accessibility Checks

 Visual Testing Best Practices

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Implementing Visual and Accessibility Tests

 Image Comparison Techniques

 Exercise: Develop visual and accessibility test suite

 Assessment: Visual testing challenge

Day 8: Performance and Network Interception (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 Performance Testing Strategies

 Network Request Interception

 API and Network Layer Testing

 Performance Optimization Techniques

 Mocking and Stubbing Network Requests

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Network Interception Implementation

 Performance Test Development

 Assignment: Create performance and network testing suite

 Comprehensive Assessment: Network testing challenge

Day 9: Cross-Browser and Parallel Testing (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 Cross-Browser Testing Strategies

 Parallel Test Execution

 Grid and Cloud Testing Integration

  Scalability Considerations

 Distribution Testing Approaches

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Implementing Parallel and Cross-Browser Tests

 Cloud Testing Integration

 Exercise: Develop cross-browser and parallel test suite

 Assessment: Cross-browser testing evaluation

Day 10: Mobile Web and Responsive Testing (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 Mobile Web Testing Strategies

 Responsive Design Testing

 Device Emulation

 Mobile-Specific Interaction Techniques

 Viewport and Screen Size Handling

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Mobile Web and Responsive Testing

 Device Emulation Implementation

 Assignment: Create mobile and responsive test scenarios

 Technical Assessment: Mobile testing challenge

Day 11: Error Handling and Reporting (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 Advanced Error Handling Techniques

 Comprehensive Reporting Strategies

 Logging and Debugging

 Test Result Analysis

 Failure Recovery Mechanisms

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Implementing Robust Error Handling

 Advanced Reporting Development

  Hands-on Exercise: Create error handling and reporting framework

 Assessment: Error handling and reporting challenge

Day 12: Continuous Integration and DevOps (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 CI/CD Integration

 Automated Testing in DevOps

 Integration with CI Tools

 Pipeline Configuration

 Test Automation in Delivery Process

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Configuring CI/CD Pipeline

 Automated Test Execution

 Exercise: Develop CI/CD integration

 Assessment: Continuous integration challenge

Day 13: Advanced Interaction and Complex Scenarios (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 Complex Web Application Testing

 Advanced Interaction Techniques

 Single Page Applications (SPA)

 Dynamic Content Handling

 Real-World Testing Scenarios

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Implementing Advanced Test Scenarios

 Handling Complex Web Applications

 Assignment: Develop comprehensive test suite for complex

scenarios

 Comprehensive Assessment: Advanced interaction testing

Day 14: Security Testing with Playwright (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

  Web Application Security Testing

 Common Vulnerability Identification

 Security Test Case Design

 Penetration Testing Basics

 Automated Security Checks

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Implementing Security Test Cases

 Vulnerability Identification

 Exercise: Develop security testing approach

 Assessment: Security testing challenge

Day 15: API Testing Integration (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 API Testing Fundamentals

 Integration with Web UI Testing

 Request and Response Handling

 API Validation Techniques

 Mocking and Stubbing

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Implementing API Test Cases

 Integrated API and UI Testing

 Assignment: Create comprehensive API testing suite

 Technical Assessment: API testing challenge

Day 16: Test Data Management (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 Test Data Generation Strategies

 Data-Driven Testing

 Test Data Management

 Randomization and Synthetic Data

 Data Privacy Considerations

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Implementing Data-Driven Testing

 Test Data Generation

 Exercise: Develop data management strategies

 Assessment: Test data management challenge

Day 17: Advanced Reporting and Analytics (2 hours)

Theory Session (1 hour)

 Advanced Reporting Techniques

 Test Result Analysis

 Performance Metrics

 Visualization and Dashboarding

 Continuous Improvement Strategies

Practical Session (1 hour)

 Implementing Advanced Reporting

 Test Analytics Development

 Assignment: Create comprehensive reporting solution

 Comprehensive Assessment: Reporting and analytics challenge

Day 18: Real-World Project Preparation (2 hours)

Project Scoping Session (1 hour)

 Real-World Testing Scenario Selection

 Project Requirements Analysis

 Test Strategy Development

 Comprehensive Test Plan Creation

Project Initial Setup (1 hour)

 Project Structure Configuration

 Initial Test Suite Development

 Framework Preparation

Day 19: Comprehensive Project Implementation (2 hours)

Focused Project Development (2 hours)

  End-to-End Test Suite Creation

 Comprehensive Test Scenario Implementation

 Integration of All Learned Concepts

 Continuous Refinement and Optimization

Day 20: Final Project Presentation (2 hours)

Project Presentation (2 hours)

 Comprehensive Project Demonstration

 Detailed Code and Strategy Review

 Learning Outcomes Discussion