About This Episode:
Did you know that Playwright offers an elegant, unified framework that seamlessly integrates both UI and API testing within a single language and test runner?
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This episode explores how Playwright empowers teams to simplify test maintenance, eliminate silos between dev and QA, and gain true full-stack confidence.
You’ll discover:
How to make your tests 10x faster and more reliable by using API requests for setup instead of brittle UI flows.
How to write hybrid tests that validate both UI actions and backend APIs in a single flow.
A modern, unified testing strategy that reduces operational friction and helps teams deliver high-quality applications with confidence.
Our guest, Naeem Malik, brings 15 years of QA and automation expertise. As the creator of Test Automation TV and bestselling Udemy courses, Naeem specializes in making complex test automation concepts simple, practical, and impactful for engineering teams.
Whether you’re a QA leader, automation engineer, or DevOps practitioner, this episode will give you the tools to rethink your testing strategy and unlock the power of Playwright.
Contact Naeem now: https://testguild.me/naeem1
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About Naeem Malik
With 15 years in QA and automation, Naeem Malik has helped companies worldwide transform their testing with Playwright, Selenium, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-driven practices. He’s also the creator of Test Automation TV and bestselling Udemy courses, making complex topics simple and practical for engineers.
Connect with Naeem Malik
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- Company: Netwrix
- LinkedIn: naeemakrammalik
- Twitter: @realNaeemAkram
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