Playwright Configuration File | Bondar Academy

Lesson Summary

In this lesson, we focus on cleaning up the Playwright configuration file for API automation. Here are the key points covered: Removing Unnecessary Sections The section related to the web server is removed since it pertains to UI applications. Commented blocks for various browsers (e.g., Firefox , WebKit ) are not needed as they are unrelated to the project organization. Organizing Projects Create separate projects for different test types, such as smoke tests . Use testMatch to specify which tests to run based on naming conventions, e.g., using wildcards. Define project dependencies to ensure tests run in a specific order, e.g., running API tests only if smoke tests pass. Configuration Settings The use block is simplified; unnecessary settings like trace and base URL are removed. Important settings include extra HTTP headers and HTTP credentials for basic authorization. Reporters and Workers Use JUnit reporter for CI/CD integration, though HTML reporter is sufficient for most needs. Set the number of workers to one for API testing to maintain simplicity. Retries and Final Notes Configure retries for flaky tests; default is zero for local runs. Keep the configuration minimalistic, focusing on the essential elements for API testing. This streamlined approach enhances the efficiency of running API tests in Playwright.