Playwright has become our go-to solution for E2E testing after experiencing limitations with our previous TestCafe implementation, particularly in native browser automation capabilities. Our transition began with a proof-of-concept that demonstrated Playwright's superior features, initially implemented in JavaScript/TypeScript and later successfully migrated to Kotlin. This strategic shift has proven to be highly beneficial, as Playwright offers a more mature and feature-rich testing environment compared to our previous solution.
The platform has impressed our team with its robust performance characteristics and streamlined browser management. The ability to configure browser installations through simple configuration files has significantly reduced setup complexity and maintenance overhead. These advantages, combined with Playwright's comprehensive API and excellent cross-browser support, have validated our decision to adopt it as our primary E2E testing framework.