Description
End-to-end testing is a critical part of modern software delivery pipelines, and choosing the right tool can make a big difference in test stability, performance, and team productivity.
In this brownbag session, we’ll dive into a hands-on comparison of two of the most popular frameworks: Playwright and Cypress. We’ll cover the strengths and trade-offs of each across key criteria such as browser support, execution speed, API handling, and code reusability. Whether you’re considering switching frameworks or want to validate your current approach, this session will give you the technical insights to make informed decisions.
During this brownbag, we will:
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Give a short introduction to modern end-to-end testing tools and trends
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Compare Playwright and Cypress on:
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Browser & language support
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Runtime performance and test execution speed
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Parallel testing capabilities
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Handling of iFrames, new tabs, and windows
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API/UI interaction and manipulation
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Discuss code design and migration effort, including:
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Selector and locator differences
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Command structure and handling of asynchronicity
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Complex scenario handling and test reusability
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