Playwright
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Microsoft open-source framework for reliable end-to-end web testing across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit browsers from a single API.
Pros
- +Auto-wait eliminates most test flakiness seen in other frameworks
- +Supports TypeScript, Python, Java, and C# SDKs
Cons
- -Larger install footprint than lighter alternatives
- -Mobile testing uses emulation rather than real devices
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