.NET Rocks! Changing Testing using Playwright MCP with Debbie O'Brien
Jun 12, 2025
Debbie O'Brien, a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft and Google developer expert, dives into the transformative features of Playwright MCP. She discusses how AI integration can streamline web testing, even illustrating how to automate test creation using large language models. The conversation highlights the balance between automated and manual testing, explores security challenges in cloud platforms, and introduces the playful concept of 'vibe coding' as a fresh approach in software development. Debbie's insights showcase the future of automated testing in an engaging manner.
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Buying a Table with Playwright MCP
- Debbie O'Brien used Playwright MCP to find the cheapest table and chairs combo by automating browser actions.
- It filled forms with dummy data to calculate shipping costs but did not finalize the purchase.
MCP Performs Complex Web Tasks
- Debbie O'Brien described how Playwright MCP can browse and interact with websites using natural language.
- It replicates complex user steps, like clicking through sites, without manual intervention.
Scraping Emails for Mailing Lists
- Carl Franklin shared how he scraped emails from a website lacking a mailing list, impressing members despite their reluctance.
- This early web automation highlights practical uses for browser automation and data fetching.
