Using Node.js for Automated Testing with Headless Browsers

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  1. Playwright

    Playwright is a framework for Web Testing and Automation. It allows testing Chromium, Firefox and WebKit with a single API.

    Playwright: Created by Microsoft, Playwright supports multiple browsers, including Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit. It provides a unified API for browser automation, making it a versatile choice for testing across different browsers.

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  3. node

    Node.js JavaScript runtime ✨🐢🚀✨

    Install Node.js: If you haven't already, download and install Node.js from the official website (https://nodejs.org/).

  4. mocha

    ☕️ simple, flexible, fun javascript test framework for node.js & the browser

    To execute your tests, you can create test scripts using popular testing frameworks like Mocha, Jasmine, or Jest. These frameworks provide a structured way to organize and run your tests, report results, and handle assertions.

  5. jest

    Delightful JavaScript Testing.

    To execute your tests, you can create test scripts using popular testing frameworks like Mocha, Jasmine, or Jest. These frameworks provide a structured way to organize and run your tests, report results, and handle assertions.

  6. jasmine

    Simple JavaScript testing framework for browsers and node.js

    To execute your tests, you can create test scripts using popular testing frameworks like Mocha, Jasmine, or Jest. These frameworks provide a structured way to organize and run your tests, report results, and handle assertions.

  7. documentation

    Documentation for the npm registry, website, and command-line interface. (by npm)

    Initialize Your Project: Create a new Node.js project and install the chosen headless browser library using npm or yarn.

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