Locating WebElements Using Playwright Locators | Playwright JavaScript Tutorial | Part II

About The Video

In this part 2 of the Playwright JavaScript tutorial series, join 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐲 (@tapasadhikary) — a full-stack developer, YouTuber, and founder of CreoWis — as he demonstrates how to effectively use default, CSS, and XPath locators to identify elements and perform automated tests. You'll explore various strategies like "getByRole()," "getByText()," and "getByPlaceholder()," alongside practical tips for combining locators.

Tapas also shares insights on how to execute tests on the LambdaTest cloud, leveraging its powerful debugging tools. Don't miss this opportunity to deep dive into advanced locator techniques in Playwright.

Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

02:15 - What are Locators?

03:16 - Code Setup

04:55 - Different Locators

05:38 - Get by Role Locator

09:10 - Get by Label Locator

14:02 - Get by Placeholder

15:57 - Get by Text

18:42 - Get by Alt Text

20:42 - Get by Title

22:24 - Get by TestId

27:05 - CSS Locators

33:05 - XPath Locators

37:19 - Combine Locators

39:25 - Locating Items in List

41:39 - Running Test on LambdaTest

45:54 - Resources

Key Topics Covered

Setting Up the API Framework:

Start with Java Spring Boot to create RESTful APIs due to its seamless configuration and in-built support for HTTP requests.

Use Maven or Gradle to manage dependencies, making setup efficient for Java projects that require external libraries for web services.

Developing API Endpoints:

Define endpoints using annotations like @GetMapping, @PostMapping, etc., to specify request types.

Create CRUD operations (Create, Retrieve, Update, Delete) to interact with data, managed through HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).

Use controllers to handle client requests and return appropriate responses based on business logic.

Exception Handling:

Implement exception handling to provide meaningful error responses to clients, enhancing the API’s robustness.

Map exceptions to specific HTTP status codes to help users understand error causes.

API Versioning:

Add versioning in the URL path (e.g., /api/v1) to maintain backward compatibility as the API evolves​.

Testing the API:

Test endpoints with tools like Postman to ensure correct data flow and response accuracy before deployment.

Document endpoints and responses for ease of integration, often through Swagger.

Deploying and Publishing:

Deploy the API to a server (e.g., Heroku) for public access, or integrate with platforms like RapidAPI to increase visibility.

Set up security configurations if required, including API keys for authorized access.