How to Handle Dropdowns in Playwright | Complete Guide (Static & Dynamic) | Part 7

Watch this video to learn how to handle static and dynamic dropdowns using Playwright with TypeScript!
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📢Dive into the world of Playwright with TypeScript in this detailed tutorial by Vignesh Srinivasan, a seasoned expert in automation testing. In this session, you’ll learn how to handle various types of dropdowns with ease. From static dropdowns (single and multi-select) to dynamic dropdowns (searchable and non-searchable), this video breaks down every concept step-by-step.

Discover how to identify dropdown types using DOM attributes, write efficient locators, and implement robust assertions to verify your test cases. Whether it’s selecting options by value, label, or index for static dropdowns, or handling dynamic dropdowns with custom logic, this tutorial has got you covered.

By the end of this session, you’ll have the skills to tackle dropdown automation challenges like a pro. Perfect for testers and developers looking to level up their Playwright expertise!

➡ What Is the Difference Between Static and Dynamic Dropdowns?
• 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧:
A static dropdown has predefined options in the HTML and uses a select tag. The options remain fixed and do not change dynamically. For example, you can select values using their value, label, or index attributes.
• 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧:
A dynamic dropdown generates options dynamically, usually from a database or API, and often uses tags like div or span instead of select. The options may change based on user input or other actions, such as searching within the dropdown or filtering the results.

➡How Can I Automate Dropdown Selection in Playwright?
Use the selectOption() method for static dropdowns and custom locators with click() for dynamic dropdowns.

𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 👀
00:00 - Introduction
01:09 - What is a Dropdown?
05:01 - Handling Single Static Dropdown
08:55 - Handling Multi Static Dropdown
12:19 - Handling Dynamic Searchable Dropdown
17:16 - Handling Dynamic Non-Searchable Dropdown
22:17 - Code Execution & Review
29:06 - Closing Words


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