Run with Playwright
CloudQA can run your cloud tests on Playwright, Microsoft’s modern browser automation framework. You switch the engine with one setting, and your existing test cases run unchanged.
Why use Playwright
Section titled “Why use Playwright”- No setup. Everything runs in the CloudQA cloud. There’s nothing to install.
- Fast and reliable. Playwright gives faster, more stable runs without you managing any infrastructure.
- Full visibility. You get Playwright’s automatic waits, detailed execution logs and performance metrics.
- Cross-browser coverage. Run on Chrome, Firefox and Safari from the CloudQA grid.
Run a test with Playwright
Section titled “Run a test with Playwright”1. Set the test framework
Section titled “1. Set the test framework”- In CloudQA, open Settings > Preferences.
- In the Select Test Framework dropdown, choose Playwright.
- Select Save.
See Preferences for the other settings on this page.
2. Create or choose a test case
Section titled “2. Create or choose a test case”Open the Test Cases page and record a new test case or pick an existing one. Existing tests need no changes to run on Playwright.
3. Run the test
Section titled “3. Run the test”On the Manage Test Cases page, find the test case and select Execute. The test runs in the cloud on the Playwright engine.
4. Review the results
Section titled “4. Review the results”When the run finishes, open Reports to see the logs, screenshots and performance metrics from the Playwright run. See Test results for how to read them.
- The test framework is a global preference. It applies to every cloud run after you save it.
- It doesn’t affect Run Locally, which always runs in your own Chrome browser.
- Existing test cases switch to Playwright automatically once the preference is saved.