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Mahesh
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Best Way to Learn TypeScript & JavaScript for Playwright in Test Automation

Hello all,

I am mahesh career changer from chef to IT !

I'm new to programming and currently working in test automation. At my job, I'm using Playwright for UI testing, and I want to learn TypeScript/JavaScript properly to understand the framework better and improve my automation skills.

Right now, I feel like I know enough to get scripts running, but I want to go deeper—writing clean test code, handling async operations effectively, and understanding best practices for working with Playwright.

One of the biggest challenges I face is debugging. Sometimes tests fail due to timing issues, flaky selectors, or unexpected behaviors, and I want to improve my debugging skills. I also want to strengthen my fundamental programming concepts in TypeScript, such as:

  • Variables & Data Types (understanding type safety)
  • Functions & Async/Await (handling asynchronous operations efficiently)
  • Object-oriented programming (using classes and interfaces in test automation)
  • Best debugging techniques (breakpoints, logging, step-by-step execution in VS Code)

So, I’d love to hear from you:

  • What are the best learning resources for TypeScript and JavaScript, especially for test automation?
  • Any Playwright-specific tutorials that helped you master the framework?
  • Best debugging techniques and tools for working with Playwright scripts?
  • How did you bridge the gap between using Playwright at work and actually understanding the framework in-depth?

Thanks in advance for your insights! Looking forward to learning from this community. 🚀


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