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2.6Performance Considerations
| Metric | CLI ReAct Agent | Direct Playwright Script |
|---|---|---|
| Steps per test | 8-20 | Fixed (known at write time) |
| Time per step (LLM) | 200-500ms | 0ms (no reasoning) |
| Time per step (browser) | 100-300ms | 100-300ms |
| Total test time | 5-15 seconds | 1-3 seconds |
| Adaptability | High | None |
| Debugging difficulty | Medium (history + traces) | Low (linear script) |