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Run Your Tests with Playwright

Why Run Tests with Playwright in CloudQA?​

Integrating Playwright as your execution engine in CloudQA offers a powerful, modern approach to web testing with several key advantages:

  • Zero Setup Needed: Everything runs on the cloud—no installs, no hassle. Simply select Playwright and run your tests.
  • Modern and Reliable: Leverage Microsoft's powerful testing framework for faster and more stable test runs without managing infrastructure.
  • Full Visibility: Benefit from Playwright's smart auto-waits, detailed execution logs, and performance metrics.
  • Cross-Browser Coverage: Test across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari with a single click, all managed on the CloudQA grid.

Step-by-Step Setup & Execution​

1. Set Your Execution Preference​

  1. Log in to your CloudQA account and navigate to Settings → Preferences.
  2. Under the “Select Test Framework” dropdown, choose Playwright.
  3. Click Save to apply the changes.

2. Create or Choose a Test Case​

  1. Navigate to the Test Cases page.
  2. Use the recorder to create a new test case, or select an existing one. No changes are required for existing tests to run with Playwright.

3. Execute the Test on the Cloud​

  1. From the Manage Test Cases page, locate the test case you want to run.
  2. Click the Execute button to run the test instantly on the Playwright engine.

4. Review Detailed Results​

  1. Once the test completes, navigate to the Reports section.

  2. Here you can view detailed logs, screenshots, and performance metrics from the Playwright execution—all in one place.

This approach allows your team to leverage the power of Playwright without writing a single line of code.

Notes​

  • Setting the Test Framework is a global preference and will apply to all subsequent cloud-based test executions.
  • This setting does not affect tests run locally using the Run Locally feature, which always executes in your local Chrome browser.
  • No changes are needed for your existing test cases; they will automatically use the Playwright engine once the preference is saved.