zebrunner expert series

Selenium, Cypress & Playwright: picking the right tool for the job

August 7, 2024
Andrew Knight
Senior Director of Product Management at Cycle Labs

Curious about which test automation tool is best for your web app?

Web apps these days are bigger than ever! With added complexity comes higher risk for bugs and poor user experience. One of the best ways to improve quality during development is to build feedback loops with automated test suites that run continuously.

🚀 Watch the 4th session of Zebrunner Expert Series! Andrew Knight, also known as “Pandy”, the Automation Panda, and Senior Director of Product Management at Cycle Labs will leverage his extensive experience to guide you through selecting the perfect web UI test automation tool for your projects.

In this session, Andrew Knight will cover:

  • Selenium: The classic browser automation tool.
  • Cypress: The darling framework for frontend developers.
  • Playwright: The rising star in automation.

These powerful tools can test any type of web app, but which one is right for you? Join us as we explore each framework in depth.

In this session, you'll gain:

  • Tool Overview: Brief insights into each tool's capabilities, illustrated with example code for a basic search engine test.
  • Feature Comparison: A detailed comparison of Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright, highlighting their unique strengths and use cases.
  • Guidance for Decision-Making: Practical insights to help you choose the most suitable tool for your team's automation needs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert and elevate your web testing strategies! Watch now and make the right choice for your automation needs.

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About speaker: 

Andrew Knight

Senior Director of Product Management at Cycle Labs

He’s a software quality champion who loves to help people build better quality software. Currently, he works as the Senior Director of Product Management at Cycle Labs, focusing on building an excellent test automation platform for enterprise systems. Previously, Pandy spent a decade as a SDET building solutions to testing problems at various tech companies. He also previously led Developer Relations and Test Automation University at Applitools. An avid supporter of open source software, Pandy is a Playwright Ambassador as well as the lead developer for Boa Constrictor, the .NET Screenplay Pattern. On the side, he is writing a book on software testing with Manning Publications.