3 Reasons Why You Should Use Custom Playwright Fixtures
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This video explains the power of using Playwright test runner fixtures in JavaScript/TypeScript for end-to-end testing. It demonstrates how fixtures can simplify test setup by managing the initialization and teardown of objects like page models and user configurations, reducing duplication and making tests cleaner. The presenter shows how to create a centralized base test file with custom fixtures for a dashboard page and user, which can be reused across specs. They also cover typing and configuration options for static values. Custom fixtures allow for modular, maintainable tests that follow Playwright conventions, and can include common setup and teardown logic like listening for JavaScript errors automatically. This fixture architecture enhances test readability, maintainability, and structure while leveraging Playwright’s native capabilities consistently. Finally, the presenter briefly mentions their service, Czechly, which helps run Playwright tests globally for production monitoring with alerts on issues.