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# [Why Playwright?](https://estherokafor.com/why-playwright?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Welcome to the first post in the Playwright Playbook: Step-by-Step Test Automation series! If you’re starting your journey in web automation, you might be wondering: Why choose Playwright? There are many tools available, such as Selenium, Cypress, an...

May 30, 2025 · 2 min read · estherokafor.com  
Updated Aug 11, 2025  
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