Web Automation with Playwright and Python using AI and MCP

Playwright and Python with AI for end-to-end, API, visual, and accessibility testing (English Edition)

von Kailash Pathak

448 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Playwright has quickly become the go-to choice for modern web automation due to its speed, reliability, and cross-browser support, especially when paired with the simplicity of Python. The purpose of this book is to provide a simple, practical, and complete guide to modern test automation using Playwright and Python, enhanced with AI capabilities.The book introduces Playwright and Python fundamentals, guiding readers through initial test scripts using Pytest and AI assistance. It details web element interactions, assertions, and advanced handling techniques for complex scenarios. Readers will master reporting, annotations, and debugging using Playwright tools and AI support. The text emphasizes robust architecture through the Page Object Model, fixtures, and BDD integration. Beyond UI testing, it explores API, accessibility, and visual validation enhanced by Generative AI. This book explores functional testing with AI-powered tools and examines how the MCP and agents enable intelligent, context-aware automation for modern, scalable testing ecosystems.By the end of this book, readers will learn about Playwright cheat sheet and interview questions to reinforce learning and support career growth. It aims to simplify complex concepts and equip readers with the skills needed to build reliable, scalable, and future-ready automation solutions.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN¿ Writing testing scripts for end-to-end, functional, API, accessibility, and visual tests.¿ Handle complex UI elements like iframes, alerts, and drag-drop.¿ Debug tests using Playwright features like Codegen, Inspector, UI mode, and Trace Viewer.¿ Implementing Cucumber/BDD, POM, and CI/CD pipeline integration with Playwright.¿ Integrate CI/CD pipelines with parallel and cloud test execution using TestMu AI and BrowserStack.¿ Use MCP and Playwright agents for intelligent test automation.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is ideal for QA engineers, testers, developers, web developers, product owners, and anyone interested in modern test automation. Ideal for beginners and professionals who want to learn Playwright, Python, AI tools, MCP, and CI/CD to build scalable, efficient, and future-ready testing solutions.

• Themen: Informatik und Informationstechnologie Computerprogrammierung und Softwareentwicklung Webprogrammierung Webservices
• ISBN: 9789378543173
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.05.2026
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: BPB Publications