UI Test Automation Built With AI

Using Playwright, N8N and Aider

Master Playwright, N8N & Aider AI – Intelligent UI test automation that takes your teams productivity to the next level

This course includes

Cloud development environment

Challenges to test understanding

AI assistance for coding

Framework code

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Skill Level

Intermediate

Duration

2 to 3 days

Projects

Prerequisites

Basics of testing and coding

About this course

Looking to avoid building yet another flaky UI testing framework that wastes more time than it saves? Learn how to build reliable, maintainable test suites that deliver real results. With a focus on implementation and application we’ll help you build out your test automation strategy with Playwright against your applications with this practical real-world Playwright training course.

Join hundreds of testing professionals who have transformed their testing approach with our practical, hands-on training courses.

Why This Course Is Different

Looking to avoid building yet another flaky UI testing framework that wastes more time than it saves? Learn how to build reliable, maintainable test suites that deliver real results. With a focus on implementation and application we'll help you build out your test automation strategy with Playwright against your applications with this practical real-world Playwright training course.

Join hundreds of testing professionals who have transformed their testing approach with our practical, hands-on training courses.

Skills You'll Develop

✓ Use tools like Aider and Windsurf to write your code
✓ Learn to build frameworks without being an expert coder
✓ Use AI to morph recorded tests into stable framework embedded tests
✓ Develop agent workflows that auto heal broken tests

Syllabus

Playwright UI Test Automation Training Syllabus

A syllabus designed to take you on a journey from basic concepts to advanced implementation practices

Module 1: Introduction to Playwright

Playwright architecture overview
Installation and setup
Comparison with other tools (Selenium, Cypress, Puppeteer)
Working with different browsers (Chromium, Firefox, WebKit)
Lab: Setting up a basic test project

Module 2: Core Testing Concepts

Introduction to UI automation and its challenges
Test selector strategies and best practices
Page interaction patterns
Waiting strategies and synchronization
Lab: Building your first reliable test

Module 3: Advanced Interactions

Working with complex UI elements
Handling dynamic content and SPAs
File uploads and downloads
Multi-tab and window management
Lab: Advanced interaction scenarios

Module 4: Test Architecture

Page Object Model and design patterns
Test data management strategies
Configuration and environment handling
Building reusable components
Lab: Architecting a maintainable test suite

Module 5: API and Mocking Basics

API testing with Playwright
Network request interception
Response mocking and stubbing
Testing API-dependent UIs
Lab: Combining UI and API testing

Module 6: Visual Testing

Screenshot comparison strategies
Visual regression testing
Handling visual differences across browsers
Best practices for visual assertions
Lab: Implementing visual tests

Module 7: Performance and Stability

Performance testing with Playwright
Debugging flaky tests
Retry strategies and error handling
Test execution optimization
Lab: Building stable test suites

Module 8: CI/CD Integration

Setting up Playwright in CI/CD pipelines
Docker containerization
Parallel execution strategies
Reporting and notifications
Lab: Complete CI/CD setup

Final Project

Introduction to UI automation and its challenges
Playwright architecture overview
Installation and setup
First test script creation
Comparison with other tools (Selenium, Cypress, Puppeteer)
Working with different browsers (Chromium, Firefox, WebKit)
Lab: Setting up a basic test project

Resources Provided

✓ Code repositories with examples
✓ Playwright documentation reference guide
✓ Community resources and forums
✓ Troubleshooting common issues
✓ Advanced patterns and practices
✓ Recommended reading materials

Meet The Creator Of The Course

✓ Bill Echlin Test Automation and Playwright Specialist
✓ A life long tester implementing test automation solutions for companies
✓ 15 years implementing test automation solutions
✓ A fascination for working out the simplest way to explain complex topics

Career Benefits

✓ Deliver more value to your team
✓ Reduce test maintenance time
✓ Increase stakeholder confidence
✓ Develop automated tests at scale and speed

Course Format

✓ 2 days of structured content
✓ 8 hands-on exercises with real-world complexity
✓ 3 capstone projects to apply what you've learnt
✓ Private community for ongoing support
✓ Certificate of completion for your professional profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for QA engineers, developers, and testing professionals who want to build or improve UI automation frameworks. Basic TypeScript knowledge is required or we can add an additional day to cover TypeScript.

Do I need Playwright experience?

No prior Playwright experience is necessary. We cover everything from installation to advanced patterns.

How is this different from free tutorials?

Free tutorials teach you commands. This course teaches you architecture. We focus on building maintainable test suites that deliver long-term value, not just making a few tests work.

Can my company enroll multiple team members?

Yes, we offer team packages with additional benefits like private Q&A sessions. Contact us for details.

What if I can't attend live sessions?

All sessions are live and interactive. If you can't attend we'll see if we can reschedule or provide dedicated follow up sessions.

What support is provided after the course?

Course students have access to our community forum where instructors regularly answer questions.