I asked AI to write Selenium vs Playwright... here's the truth
Is Selenium a legacy skill in 2026? 📉 In this AI Reality Check, I explain why I switched to Playwright and why it is "Safe by Default" when using Claude, ChatGPT, or GitHub Copilot to write your automation code.
Many SDETs find that AI-generated Selenium code is flaky due to poor synchronization. I’ll show you how Playwright’s auto-waiting and browser contexts solve the "Lazy AI" problem, making your test suite 10x more stable.
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⏱️ Video Chapters: 0:00 - The 2026 Automation Reality Check 0:28 - Why ChatGPT & Claude struggle with Selenium 1:04 - Playwright Execution with AI-Generated Code 1:33 - Multi-User Testing with Browser Contexts (Incognito Mode) 3:05 - Hybrid Testing: The Lead SDET Shortcut 3:42 - Handling MFA & Microsoft Auth 3:57 - Why Trace Viewer beats Selenium Console Logs 4:19 - Final Verdict: Is Selenium Dead?
🔗 Resources: Demo App Used: https://automationexercise.com/
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