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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

Start Here

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

~28 min total Complete beginners to test automation — start here before choosing a framework.

Begin

1Node.js, npm & the Terminal5 min 2TypeScript for Testers8 min 3Browser DevTools for Automation6 min 4Testing Fundamentals9 min

Choose a Framework

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Playwright

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

~43 min total Engineers who want fast, modern, cross-browser E2E testing.

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1What is Playwright and Why Should You Care4 min 2Installation & Your First Test3 min 3Selectors — Finding Elements the Right Way5 min 4Assertions — Testing What Actually Matters5 min 5Page Object Model6 min 6Advanced — How Playwright Works8 min 7Handling Flaky Tests6 min 8CI/CD — Running Tests on Every Push6 min

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WebdriverIO

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

~47 min total Teams needing enterprise-grade web and mobile automation.

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1Introduction to WebdriverIO3 min 2Installation & Configuration4 min 3Writing Tests — Selectors & Commands5 min 4Assertions with expect-webdriverio5 min 5Page Object Model7 min 6Advanced Interactions & Browser Control7 min 7Flaky Tests & Retry Strategies8 min 8CI/CD Integration8 min

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Cypress

Frontend-focused testing with an exceptional developer experience.

~34 min total Frontend developers who want great DX and fast feedback loops.

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1Introduction to Cypress3 min 2Installation & Your First Test3 min 3Selectors & Commands3 min 4Assertions & Matchers4 min 5Page Object Model4 min 6Network Requests & Advanced Interactions5 min 7Flaky Tests & Stability Patterns6 min 8CI/CD Integration6 min