Web Application Testing

To test local web applications, write native Python Playwright scripts.

Core Capabilities

• •Browser Automation: Interact with web elements (clicks, typing, navigation).
• •Verification: Assert page states, content, and behavior.
• •Diagnostics: Capture screenshots, view console logs, and network history.
• •Server Management: Automated startup/shutdown of local dev servers.

Reconnaissance-Then-Action Pattern

1. •Navigate and Wait: Go to the URL and wait for networkidle.
2. •Inspect: Take screenshot or inspect DOM to identify selectors.
3. •Execute: Perform actions using discovered selectors.

Best Practices

• •Always use networkidle state before interacting with dynamic apps.
• •Use headless mode for CI/automation.
• •Prefer descriptive selectors (role, text) over brittle CSS paths.
• •Clean up browser instances after testing.