Web Automation with Playwright and Python using AI and MCP
eBook - ePub

Web Automation with Playwright and Python using AI and MCP

Playwright and Python with AI for end-to-end, API, visual, and accessibility testing (English Edition)

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  2. English
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  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Web Automation with Playwright and Python using AI and MCP

Playwright and Python with AI for end-to-end, API, visual, and accessibility testing (English Edition)

About this book

Description
Playwright has quickly become the go-to choice for modern web automation due to its speed, reliability, and cross-browser support, especially when paired with the simplicity of Python. The purpose of this book is to provide a simple, practical, and complete guide to modern test automation using Playwright and Python, enhanced with AI capabilities.

The book introduces Playwright and Python fundamentals, guiding readers through initial test scripts using Pytest and AI assistance. It details web element interactions, assertions, and advanced handling techniques for complex scenarios. Readers will master reporting, annotations, and debugging using Playwright tools and AI support. The text emphasizes robust architecture through the Page Object Model, fixtures, and BDD integration. Beyond UI testing, it explores API, accessibility, and visual validation enhanced by Generative AI. This book explores functional testing with AI-powered tools and examines how the MCP and agents enable intelligent, context-aware automation for modern, scalable testing ecosystems.

By the end of this book, readers will learn about Playwright cheat sheet and interview questions to reinforce learning and support career growth. It aims to simplify complex concepts and equip readers with the skills needed to build reliable, scalable, and future-ready automation solutions.

What you will learn
? Writing testing scripts for end-to-end, functional, API, accessibility, and visual tests.
? Handle complex UI elements like iframes, alerts, and drag-drop.
? Debug tests using Playwright features like Codegen, Inspector, UI mode, and Trace Viewer.
? Implementing Cucumber/BDD, POM, and CI/CD pipeline integration with Playwright.
? Integrate CI/CD pipelines with parallel and cloud test execution using TestMu AI and BrowserStack.
? Use MCP and Playwright agents for intelligent test automation.

Who this book is for
This book is ideal for QA engineers, testers, developers, web developers, product owners, and anyone interested in modern test automation. Ideal for beginners and professionals who want to learn Playwright, Python, AI tools, MCP, and CI/CD to build scalable, efficient, and future-ready testing solutions.

Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Playwright and Python
2. Write First Script with Playwright and AI
3. Elements Interaction and Assertions
4. Advanced Elements Handling
5. Reports, Assertion, and Annotations in Playwright
6. Debugging with Playwright and AI Tools
7. Page Object Model, Pytest Fixtures, and AI Integrations
8. Behavior-driven Development Integration with Playwright
9. API Testing with Playwright and AI-powered Tool
10. Accessibility Testing with Playwright
11. Visual testing with Playwright and Generative AI
12. CI/CD Integration and Serial, Parallel Test Execution with Playwright
13. Cloud Execution and Scaling with Playwright
14. Functional Testing with AI-powered Testing Tools
15. MCP and Playwright Agent for Automation
16. Playwright Cheat Sheet and Interview Questions

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Information

Publisher
BPB Publications
Year
2026
Topic
Computer Science
eBook ISBN
9789378543173
Subtopic
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Semantics
Index
Computer Science

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication Page
  5. About the Author
  6. Acknowledgement
  7. Preface
  8. Table of Contents
  9. 1. Introduction to Playwright and Python
  10. 2. Write First Script with Playwright and AI
  11. 3. Elements Interaction and Assertions
  12. 4. Advanced Elements Handling
  13. 5. Reports, Assertion, and Annotations in Playwright
  14. 6. Debugging with Playwright and AI Tools
  15. 7. Page Object Model, Pytest Fixtures, and AI Integrations
  16. 8. Behavior-driven Development Integration with Playwright
  17. 9. API Testing with Playwright and AI-powered Tool
  18. 10. Accessibility Testing with Playwright
  19. 11. Visual Testing with Playwright and Generative AI
  20. 12. CI/CD Integration and Serial, Parallel Test Execution with Playwright
  21. 13. Cloud Execution and Scaling with Playwright
  22. 14. Functional Testing with AI-powered Testing Tools
  23. 15. MCP and Playwright Agent for Automation
  24. 16. Playwright Cheat Sheet and Interview Questions
  25. Index

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