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Testing

Cypress vs Playwright

AspectCypress (CP)Playwright (PW)
Language SupportJavaScript/TypeScriptJS/TS, Python, .Net, Java
Browser SupportChromium, Firefox, Webkit(Experimental)Chromium, Firefox, Webkit, Native(Experimental)
Tab SupportDon't support for tabsSupports tabs
Iframe SupportRequire dependency, harder to work withMore reliable and easier to use
Component/Unit TestingSupports Component/Unit testing directly within the browserFocuses on E2E/System testing, requiring other frameworks for unit testing
Integration with BDD/FrameworksLimited and constrained integration with BDD frameworksBetter integration with BDD tools like CucumberJS, RobotFramework
CI IntegrationMay require Docker for CICan run with a simple npm install
Test ParallelizationParallelization requires a SaaS subscription or workaroundProvides free test parallelization out of the box
Remote BrowsingSupported on SaaS solutions but no internal grid supportSupports internal/self-hosted Selenium grid, and SaaS solutions
Async HandlingUses a custom promise notation (dot notation)Standard async/await pattern
Custom CommandsUses custom commands to extend cyNot focused on this pattern

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