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Test Automation Guides

Practical, opinionated guides on test automation tools — written from real project experience, not just the docs. Real examples using SauceDemo and other test sites.

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Prerequisites

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Start here. Node.js, TypeScript, Browser DevTools, and testing fundamentals — everything you need before picking a framework.

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1Node.js, npm & the Terminal 2TypeScript for Testers 3Browser DevTools for Automation 4Testing Fundamentals

Choose a Framework

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Playwright

End-to-end testing for modern web apps. Fast, reliable, works across all browsers.

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1What is Playwright and Why Should You Care 2Installation & Your First Test 3Selectors — Finding Elements the Right Way 4Assertions — Testing What Actually Matters 5Page Object Model 6Advanced — How Playwright Works 7Handling Flaky Tests 8CI/CD — Running Tests on Every Push

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WebdriverIO

Enterprise-grade browser and mobile automation. Built on the WebDriver protocol.

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1Introduction to WebdriverIO 2Installation & Configuration 3Writing Tests — Selectors & Commands 4Assertions with expect-webdriverio 5Page Object Model 6Advanced Interactions & Browser Control 7Flaky Tests & Retry Strategies 8CI/CD Integration

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Cypress

Frontend-focused testing with an exceptional developer experience.

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1Introduction to Cypress 2Installation & Your First Test 3Selectors & Commands 4Assertions & Matchers 5Page Object Model 6Network Requests & Advanced Interactions 7Flaky Tests & Stability Patterns 8CI/CD Integration