Built-in Reporters in Playwright https://playwright.dev/docs/test-reporters#built-in-reporters
Playwright comes with several built-in reporters that help you visualize, log, and analyze test results. Here's a brief overview:
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List Reporter (list):
This is the default reporter.
It provides a simple, human-readable output in the terminal, listing each test as it runs.
Shows test results (pass/fail) with clear indicators.
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Dot Reporter (dot):
Displays a minimal output where each test result is shown as a single dot.
Good for situations where you want very concise feedback.
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Line Reporter (line):
Similar to the
dotreporter, but each test is displayed on a single line.Provides more information than
dotbut still remains compact.
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JSON Reporter (json):
Outputs test results in JSON format.
Useful for processing test results programmatically or for integrating with other tools.
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JUnit Reporter (junit):
Generates an XML report in the JUnit format.
This is often used in CI/CD pipelines for integrating with test reporting tools.
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HTML Reporter (html):
Generates a detailed HTML report.
Includes test results, screenshots, and videos (if configured).
Allows you to drill down into each test case and step.
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Third-party reporters are community-contributed plugins that extend Playwright's reporting capabilities.
These reporters often integrate with popular testing and CI/CD tools, offering additional features or customizations that aren't available in Playwright's built-in reporters.
For more details: https://playwright.dev/docs/test-reporters#introduction
Custom Reporter using Playwright API
Playwright Offers API to write custom test reports. A custom reporter is a class that implements specific methods to handle events during the test runPlaywright is very versatile with report generation. It can be categorized in three ways:
In-built Reports and Third-Party Support:
Playwright offers built-in report generation features, including HTML and JSON reports, which provide insights into test results and performance. It also supports third-party reporters like Allure and Jest, which can be integrated to customize the reporting format and functionality.
Custom Report API of Playwright:
Playwright provides a Custom Report API that allows you to create tailored reports by hooking into test events. This API lets you capture detailed information about test execution, steps, and results, enabling you to design reports that meet specific needs or organizational standards.
For maximum flexibility, you can develop a completely custom reporting solution by directly interfacing with Playwright's test results and events. This approach involves writing your own code to collect, format, and display test data according to your unique requirements, giving you full control over the reporting process.