Introduction to Top JavaScript Test Automation Frameworks

Goal of this chapter

In this chapter, we’ll discuss visual testing, accessibility testing, performance testing, mobile device testing, and API testing across four main testing frameworks—Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, and Puppeteer. We’ll look at the capabilities of each framework and provide recommendations for matching the testing needs with the suitable frameworks and learn how to make informed decisions based on data.

The chapter is designed to offer the following:

• An overview of the core capabilities of the leading test automation frameworks

• A compelling events list that can suggest a reassessment of the test automation framework currently in use