README_Playwright.md

Applitools Example: Playwright in TypeScript

This is the example project based on the Applitools Playwright TypeScript tutorial. It shows how to start automating visual tests with Applitools Eyes and Playwright in TypeScript.

It uses:

• TypeScript as the programming language
• Playwright for browser automation
• Playwright Test as the core test framework
• Chromium as the local browser for testing
• npm for dependency management
• Applitools Eyes for visual testing

It can also run tests with:

• Applitools Ultrafast Grid for cross-browser execution

To run this example project, you'll need:

1. An Applitools account, which you can register for free
2. A recent version of Node.js
3. A good TypeScript editor like Visual Studio Code

To install dependencies and set up Playwright, run:

npm install
npx playwright install

The main test case spec is acme-bank.spec.ts. By default, the project will run tests with Ultrafast Grid. You can change this setting in the test spec.

To execute tests, set the APPLITOOLS_API_KEY environment variable to your account's API key, and then run:

npm run playwright

For full instructions on running this project, take our Playwright TypeScript tutorial!