Course Prerequisites
Playwright + AI Test Automation Masterclass
Essential knowledge and skills to succeed in this course
Skill Level Assessment
Rate your current knowledge level in these areas to help plan your learning path:
Programming Knowledge
JavaScript/TypeScript
- Variables, functions, and basic syntax
- Promises and async/await
- Object-oriented programming concepts
Python (Alternative)
- Basic Python syntax and data types
- Functions and control structures
- Working with packages and modules
Web Technologies
HTML & CSS
- Understanding HTML structure and elements
- CSS selectors and basic styling
- How web pages are structured
Browser DevTools
- Inspecting HTML elements
- Using browser console
- Basic debugging techniques
Required Knowledge
Command Line Basics
- Navigating directories (cd, ls, dir)
- Running commands and scripts
- Understanding file paths
- Basic file operations
Quick Learning:
Interactive terminal tutorial takes ~30 minutes
JavaScript Fundamentals
- Variables (let, const, var)
- Functions and arrow functions
- Objects and arrays
- Basic async/await concepts
Quick Learning:
FreeCodeCamp JavaScript basics ~2-3 hours
Web Development Basics
- How websites work
- HTML elements and attributes
- CSS selectors (id, class, tag)
- Client-server communication
Quick Learning:
W3Schools HTML/CSS basics ~2 hours
Recommended Knowledge
Not required but helpful: These skills will accelerate your learning but can be acquired during the course.
Version Control (Git)
- Basic Git commands (clone, add, commit, push)
- Working with repositories
- Understanding branches and merging
Helps with code organization and collaboration
Testing Concepts
- Understanding of manual testing
- Test case design principles
- Bug reporting and tracking
Provides foundation for test automation thinking
API Fundamentals
- REST API concepts
- HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
- JSON data format
Useful for advanced testing scenarios
Package Management
- NPM or Yarn basics
- Installing and managing dependencies
- Understanding package.json
Essential for project setup and management
Preparation Resources
If you need to strengthen any prerequisite areas, here are our recommended learning resources:
JavaScript Mastery
FreeCodeCamp
Interactive JavaScript course with hands-on exercises
Free 4-6 hoursMDN Web Docs
Comprehensive JavaScript reference and tutorials
Free Self-pacedWeb Development
W3Schools
HTML, CSS, and web development fundamentals
Free 2-3 hoursMozilla Developer Network
In-depth web technology documentation
Free ReferenceCommand Line
Command Line Crash Course
Learn essential terminal commands quickly
Free 30 minutesInteractive Terminal
Practice commands in a safe environment
Free Hands-onSelf-Assessment Checklist
Check off the skills you're comfortable with before starting the course:
Core Programming
Web & Tools
Ready to Begin?
Based on your preparation, choose your next step