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Created byKumar S

Last updated 5/2026

English

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of Pytest and Playwright
Set up and configure Pytest and Playwright for automation projects
Design and implement robust end-to-end test cases using Playwright
Apply Pytest features like fixtures, markers, and parameterization
Execute tests in parallel and generate insightful reports
Debug, maintain, and scale automation frameworks for real-world applications

Course content

7 sections • 46 lectures • 6h 3m total length

Introduction2:42
About Playwright3:49
Why Playwright Over Selenium6:03
Setup - Installations(ide)10:39
Writing Python Pytest Tests(1/2)6:55
Writing Python Pytest Tests(2/2)6:28
Playwright Installation6:15
First Playwright Test8:39
Execute Playwright Tests(1/2)10:10
Execute Playwright Tests(2/2)4:33
Pytest Test Discovery10:07
Quiz
Quiz
Playwright-Pytest Cmd Line11:46
About HTML, Browser Extension, etc9:26
Quiz

Html pages for automation4:16
Local HTTP Server For Automation5:36
Selector and Locators6:15
Quiz
Playwright Built-in Locators(1/2)9:51
Playwright Locators are a powerful way to find and interact with elements on a webpage. Unlike traditional selectors, locators are smart — they automatically wait for elements to be ready, handle dynamic changes, and provide clear.
Learn about different locators in playwright- get_by_role(), get_by_text() etc
Playwright Built-in Locators(2/2)9:38
Quiz
Other Locators4:02
Locate by CSS or XPath allows you to target elements using familiar selector strategies, making it flexible for complex DOM structures.
With page.locator(), Playwright creates a smart locator that auto-waits for elements to be ready and supports reliable actions like click() or fill(), reducing flaky tests.
Other Locators - By CSS(1/2)14:59
CSS selectors in Playwright let you locate elements using familiar web styling rules like classes, IDs, or attributes. They’re fast, readable, and ideal for most test scenarios, making them the go-to choice for reliable element targeting.
They allow automation tools like Playwright to interact with elements by referencing IDs, classes, attributes, or tag names, making them fast, readable, and reliable for test scripts.
Demo with using page.locator() with CSS
Other Locators - By CSS(2/2)7:34
Learn how to use different CSS selectors with Playwright.
Also attached css selectors cheat sheet.
Other Locators - By Xpath(1/2)12:04
XPath in Playwright lets you locate elements using XML-style path expressions, which are especially useful when CSS selectors aren’t enough. XPath can target elements based on hierarchy, attributes, or text content, making it powerful for complex or deeply nested DOM structures.
Demo using page.locator() with Xpath.
Other Locators - By Xpath(2/2)7:13
Attached xpath selectors cheat sheet.
Quiz
Playwright Locator Filtering5:16
Recap & Locator Methods5:11

Requirements

No prior experience with Pytest or Playwright is required — just a basic understanding of Python and web applications.

Description

Hi! Welcome to Python Automation Testing With Playwright and Pytest!

This course will help you master automation testing with Playwright. Playwright is a modern automation framework built by Microsoft that enables fast, reliable end-to-end testing across all major browsers.

It provides a single API that works with Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit, making it truly cross-browser and cross-platform.
Playwright supports multiple programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, .NET, and Java, which makes it accessible to a wide range of developers.
One of its standout features is auto-waiting, where Playwright intelligently waits for elements to be ready before interacting with them, reducing flaky tests caused by timing issues.
With its ability to run tests headless or headed, locally or in CI/CD pipelines, Playwright has quickly become a favorite among QA engineers and developers for building scalable and resilient test suites

Python Automation Testing With Playwright and Pytest is designed for beginners who want to step confidently into the world of modern web automation. This course introduces you to Playwright, a powerful browser automation framework, and shows you how to integrate it seamlessly with Pytest, one of Python’s most popular testing tools.

You’ll start with the basics — setting up your environment, writing your first test, and understanding how Playwright interacts with browsers. Step by step, you’ll learn how to handle real-world scenarios such as multiple tabs, popups, file uploads, and dynamic elements. Along the way, Pytest will help you structure your tests, manage fixtures, and generate clear reports.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

Setting up and running Pytest and Playwright in you local IDE environment
Write reliable end-to-end tests for modern web applications
Use CSS and XPath selectors effectively to target elements
Handle multiple browser contexts and sessions
Apply best practices for scalable and maintainable test suites

This course is perfect for students, QA engineers, and developers who want to build a strong foundation in automation testing without prior experience.

Thank you and see you in this course!!!

Who this course is for:

Beginner to intermediate Python users looking to apply their skills in test automation
Manual testers eager to move into automation with minimal setup and fast results
Selenium users exploring faster, more reliable browser automation with Playwright
Test engineers working in Agile or DevOps environments who need CI/CD-friendly test frameworks
Developers who want to integrate automated UI testing into their development workflow

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Introduction13 lectures • 1hr 38min

Playwright Core5 lectures • 51min

Playwright - Selectors and Locators12 lectures • 1hr 32min

Playwright - Assertion with expect3 lectures • 21min

Playwright - AutoWaiting4 lectures • 22min

Playwright - Browser Interactions and Workflows8 lectures • 1hr 18min

Thanks1 lecture • 1min

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