Playwright is currently our first choice solution compared to the alternative Cypress. It offers several advantages over Cypress, especially for larger projects and teams. The native support for the Page Object Model (POM) enables a clear separation of test logic and page interactions, which significantly improves maintainability and reusability.
Parallel test execution is available out-of-the-box, reducing test suite run times and increasing efficiency. Playwright also provides comprehensive cross-browser support, including Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit, while Cypress is more limited in this area. Browser management and configuration are straightforward, minimizing setup and maintenance effort. Additionally, Playwright features a modern, flexible API and integrates seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines, making automation and scaling of end-to-end tests easier and more reliable.