Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Playwright – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
An open-source Node.js library from Microsoft for browser automation across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit with auto-wait, tracing, and network interception.
In simple words
A modern, fast browser automation tool that competes with Selenium and Cypress.
Exam tip
Playwright ships auto-wait, trace viewer, network mocking, and codegen out of the box.
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