Playwright for Python getting started guide

How to install Python playwright?

If you want to use Playwright with Python, install it via pip:

pip install playwright
playwright install

The playwright install command is used to download and install the necessary browser binaries required by Playwright. Since Playwright does not rely on system-installed browsers, it downloads its own versions of Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit, ensuring compatibility and stability across different environments.

Python playwright basic examples

To start using your Python Playwright, here is a basic example:

from playwright.sync_api import sync_playwright

with sync_playwright() as p:
    browser = p.chromium.launch()
    page = browser.new_page()
    page.goto("https://codetryout.com")
    print(page.title())
    browser.close()

Now, the same in headless mode

from playwright.sync_api import sync_playwright

with sync_playwright() as p:
    browser = p.chromium.launch(headless=True)
    page = browser.new_page()
    page.goto("https://codetryout.com")
    print(page.title())
    browser.close()

How to use multiple session testing?

Simulate multiple users without launching separate browsers:

context = browser.new_context()
page1 = context.new_page()
page2 = context.new_page()

Python Playwright offers a powerful and efficient way to automate web interactions. By leveraging features like headless execution, auto-waiting, network interception, and parallel testing, you can create robust and reliable automation scripts. Understanding these tips and tricks ensures smoother execution, faster debugging, and better test stability.