
TestGuild Automation Podcast Playwright Testing: How to Make UI and API Tests 10x Faster with Naeem Malik
Oct 5, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Naeem Malik, a seasoned test automation engineer with 15 years of experience, dives into the powerful capabilities of Playwright. He reveals how it unifies UI and API testing, drastically improving test reliability and speed. Discover techniques to simplify test maintenance, leverage API requests for efficient setups, and create hybrid tests that validate both front-end and back-end seamlessly. Naeem's practical insights will change how teams approach testing, making high-quality applications more achievable.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Playwright Unifies UI and API Testing
02:01 • 1min
Why Reducing Fragmentation Matters
03:10 • 1min
Playwright vs. Traditional API Tools
04:19 • 2min
Playwright's Built-in HTTP Capabilities
06:19 • 5min
Pros and Cons for Different Teams
11:13 • 3min
When Playwright Is Ideal
13:48 • 20sec
Limitations: Browser Binaries and Reporting
14:08 • 2min
Playwright for Simple API Projects
16:23 • 44sec
Using request and expect in Playwright Tests
17:07 • 2min
Config, Hooks, and Test Data Setup
19:20 • 2min
Observability: What Failing API Tests Show
21:01 • 1min
Hybrid Tests: Combining UI and API Verifications
22:07 • 3min
Extending Playwright for Better API Reporting
24:45 • 34sec
Q&A and Live Demo Wrap-up
25:19 • 55sec
Outro
26:14 • 1min
