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1.1Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Trace the evolution of browser automation from Selenium RC to Playwright
  • Explain why Playwright displaced Selenium as the default choice for new projects
  • Define test flakiness and articulate why it is the central problem in browser automation
  • Identify the role of WebDriver BiDi in the current landscape
  • Make informed tool selection decisions based on architecture, not popularity