Much Ado About Automation

A Playwright Guide for Java
1. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 979-8-8688-3040-2
Verlag: APRESS L.P.

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm

Go behind the scenes of building a automation solution from the ground up with . Framed as a theatrical production, this book uses Acts and Scenes to walk you through the practical development of a professional automation system.

The book sets the stage by setting up your development environment and walking you through an interactive introductory script that covers the basics. Progressive exercises build toward a fully integrated CI/CD pipeline using a hybrid framework with quality gates that protect your main code branch. We'll go beyond coding exercises to cover the strategic thinking required to lead quality initiatives at the organizational level. Topics include implementing an automation strategy, demonstrating value through ROI, and building a culture of quality in your company. By the final curtain call, you'll have the Playwright skills to create, scale, and sustain a professional automation solution.

The appendices include deep reference guides, cheat sheets, and a practical troubleshooting section to ensure that this book remains a trusted desk companion long after the initial read.

What You Will Learn

• Master Playwright's core capabilities, including advanced interactions, powerful assertions, and reliable locators using the Bullseye Model
• Build reliable, scalable, and maintainable automation frameworks integrated with CI/CD pipelines
• Handle complex UI scenarios including dialogs, iframes, and Shadow DOM
• Implement advanced testing strategies using API, mobile, and hybrid workflows
• Apply automation strategy and ROI analysis while building an organizational culture of quality
• Understand the opportunities of AI for the future of test automation along with its limitations and responsible use

Who This Book Is For

Primary audience: QA engineers and SDETs with any level of Playwright experience, Java developers looking to expand into test automation, and QA leaders evaluating or optimizing Playwright adoption. Secondary audience: IT leaders and stakeholders who have a vested interest in delivering quality software, realizing ROI, and increasing automation test efficiency.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

van der Kamp, Erik

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Webprogrammierung
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Software Engineering Softwaretests & Prüfsoftware
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Programmier- und Skriptsprachen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Act I: Setting the Stage (Getting Started) .- Scene 1: Introducing Playwright.- Scene 2: Putting the Show Together (Introductions).- Scene 3: The Production Blueprint (Testing Pyramid).- Scene 4: Setting Up the Stage (Environment Setup).- Scene 5: The First Rehearsal (An Introductory Test).- Scene 6: Introducing the Assistant Director (Codegen).- Act II: Learning the Craft (Core Concepts) .- Scene 7: The Set Designer (DOM) and the Choreographer (POM).- Scene 8: An Introduction to ARIA Roles.- Scene 9: Finding Your Mark (Locating Elements).- Scene 10: The Craft of Interactions.- Scene 11: Reviewing the Performance (Assertions).- Scene 12: The Second Rehearsal (An Advanced Test).- Act III: Building the Production (Foundation Success) .- Scene 13: Professional QA Practices.- Scene 14: The Pre-Production Check (Automation Suitability Analysis).- Scene 15: The Prompt Book (Documentation).- Scene 16: Getting Started with TestNG.- Scene 17: Setting the Scene (Configuration Management).- Scene 18: The First Refractor (Implementing the POM).- Act IV: The Director’s Chair (Mastering Execution) .- Scene 19: Advanced TestNG Features.- Scene 20: The Narrator (Professional Logging).- Scene 21: Visual Forensics (The Trace Viewer).- Scene 22: Saving the Script (Version Control).- Scene 23: The Third Rehearsal (The Integrated Framework).- Act V: Mastering the Craft (Complex Scenarios) .- Scene 24: Handling Dialogs and Popups.- Scene 25: Working with Frames and Shadow DOM.- Scene 26: Advanced Design Patterns.- Scene 27: Test Data Strategies (The Props Master).- Act VI: Opening Night (Enterprise Integration) .- Scene 28: Mobile Web Testing.- Scene 29: API Testing.- Scene 30: The Global Stage (Cloud Execution).- Scene 31: Continuous Testing (CI/CD).- Scene 32: Advanced Reporting.- Scene 33: Curtains Up! (Enterprise Integration).- Act VII: The Grand Finale (Quality Elevated) .- Scene 34: Maintaining Your Automation Suite.- Scene 35: Playwright and The AI Revolution.- Scene 36: Where to Go From Here.- Scene 37: Final Curtain.- Act VIII: Encore (Prompt Book) .- Prompt Book.- Appendix A: Playwright Methods Reference.- Appendix B: Playwright Assertions Reference.- Appendix C: TestNG Assertions Reference.- Appendix D: ARIA Reference.- Appendix E: Cheat Sheets.- Appendix F: Troubleshooting Common Errors.

Über Autor(innen)

Erik van der Kamp is a Quality Assurance leader with decades of experience delivering software for startups and major corporations. Having worked as both an individual contributor and organizational leader, he brings a unique perspective that bridges hands-on automation engineering with strategic quality ownership. Erik is the founder and principal consultant of Kazandim Solutions, where he helps organizations achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness through testing transformations. is his first book.