[Discussion] Playwright vs Power Apps Test Engine

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Discussion Topic

Title:
Playwright vs Power Apps Test Engine

Description

Overview:
When it comes to testing low-code Power Platform applications, a common question arises: why not just use Playwright to directly test a Power App rather than using the Power Apps Test Engine? This discussion aims to explore the strengths and limitations of both tools and provide insights into their best use cases.

Details:
The article Playwright vs Power Apps Test Engine provides a starter for discussion when looking at a comparison between Playwright and the Power Apps Test Engine. It covers various aspects such as general-purpose web-based tests, the correct level of integration, mocking connectors, workflows, and Dataverse, as well as the abstraction layer with Power Fx, leveraging existing skills, generative AI, and deterministic code, and observing the state of the application.

Key Questions

1. What are the key considerations when choosing between Playwright and the Power Apps Test Engine for testing Power Platform applications?
2. How can we determine the correct level of integration for tests written with Playwright?
3. What are the best practices for mocking connectors, workflows, and Dataverse interactions in Playwright?

Resources

• Understanding the "No Cliffs" Extensibility Model of Power Apps Test Engine

Call to Action

Let's discuss the strengths and limitations of Playwright and the Power Apps Test Engine. Share your experiences, insights, and best practices. How have you approached testing in your Power Platform projects? What challenges have you faced, and how did you overcome them?

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Let's Discuss!

Feel free to share your thoughts, ask questions, and provide feedback. Your contributions are valuable to the community!

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Community Guidelines

• Be respectful and kind to others.
• Keep discussions relevant to testing and the Power Platform.
• Provide constructive feedback and aim to support your fellow developers.

Happy discussing!