Can Playwright tests be written in multiple programming languages?

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Hello Helen,

Playwright is designed to be versatile and supports writing tests in multiple programming languages. The playwright officially supports three programming languages:

  1. JavaScript/Node.js:

    • The primary language for Playwright is JavaScript/Node.js. Playwright’s core is built using Node.js, and it provides a Node.js API for writing tests.

    Example (JavaScript):

    const { chromium } = require('playwright');

(async () => {
  const browser = await chromium.launch();
  const context = await browser.newContext();
  const page = await context.newPage();
  await page.goto('https://example.com');
  // Your test steps here
  await browser.close();
})();

  2. Python:

    • Playwright also provides a Python API for those who prefer writing tests in Python. The Python API mirrors the functionality of the Node.js API.

    Example (Python):

    from playwright import sync_playwright

with sync_playwright() as p:
    browser = p.chromium.launch()
    context = browser.new_context()
    page = context.new_page()
    page.goto('https://example.com')
    # Your test steps here
    browser.close()

  3. Java:

    • Playwright has extended its language support to Java, allowing developers to write tests in Java. The Java API provides similar functionality to the Node.js and Python APIs.

    Example (Java):

    import com.microsoft.playwright.Browser;
import com.microsoft.playwright.BrowserContext;
import com.microsoft.playwright.Page;

public class Example {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        try (Playwright playwright = Playwright.create()) {
            Browser browser = playwright.chromium().launch();
            BrowserContext context = browser.newContext();
            Page page = context.newPage();
            page.navigate("https://example.com");
            // Your test steps here
            browser.close();
        }
    }
}

This language support makes Playwright an inclusive choice, allowing teams to use their preferred programming language for test automation. It’s always a good idea to check the Playwright documentation for the latest updates and language support.

If you have any queries, feel free to reach out to us.