26/09/2026
π Master getByRole() in Playwright!
Preparing for a Playwright Automation Testing interview? π»π₯
Understanding getByRole() is essential for writing clean, readable and user-focused automation scripts.
π― In this post, learn:
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What is getByRole()
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Why use role-based locators
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Accessible name
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Button & checkbox handling
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Heading & link locators
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Exact matching
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Regular expressions
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Locator chaining
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Filtering elements
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getByRole() vs locator()
π‘ Interview Tip:
Think of getByRole() as:
Role + Accessible Name = Specific Locator π―
π Learn. Practice. Automate. Get Interview Ready!