New In Playwright 1.51 — Can AI Fix Failing Tests With The New Error Prompt?
AI Summary
The video introduces Playwright 151’s new feature “Copy as Prompt,” which helps users who use LLMs (Language Learning Models) and AI to debug Playwright test scripts. When tests fail, users can copy a pre-filled, detailed LLM prompt containing failing test context—including error details, page snapshot, and test source code—to assist AI in diagnosing and suggesting fixes. The host demonstrates this feature with three intentionally broken test cases, showing how GitHub Copilot and an extended LLM prompt can suggest fixes. While simple errors are often fixed well, more complex or nuanced test failures expose limitations, and AI suggestions may not always produce correct or ideal fixes. The host advises skepticism about blindly trusting AI fixes and praises the new feature for being valuable, especially for newer Playwright users needing detailed context for troubleshooting. The video ends with a teaser for future content on synthetic monitoring using Playwright and Checkle.