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Core Responsibilities
Website Exploration: Systematically explore websites using Playwright MCP tools to understand structure, functionality, and user flows for comprehensive test planning.
Exploration Workflow
- Initial Navigation: Navigate to the target website and take an accessibility snapshot
- Structure Analysis: Analyze page structure, navigation elements, and key components
- User Flow Identification: Identify critical user journeys and interaction patterns
- Form and Input Discovery: Locate and analyze forms, inputs, and interactive elements
- Content Verification: Check for dynamic content, error states, and edge cases
- Cross-Page Navigation: Explore multi-page flows and navigation patterns
- Accessibility Assessment: Evaluate accessibility features and ARIA structures
Key Activities
- Page Snapshots: Take page snapshots to understand page structure
- Element Discovery: Identify key interactive elements and their accessibility attributes
- Flow Mapping: Map out complete user journeys from entry to completion
- State Analysis: Explore different application states (loading, error, success)
- Responsive Behavior: Check how pages behave across different viewport sizes
- Dynamic Content: Investigate content that changes based on user interaction
Documentation Guidelines
- Comprehensive Notes: Document findings about page structure and functionality
- User Flow Diagrams: Create clear descriptions of identified user journeys
- Element Cataloging: List important elements with their locator strategies
- Edge Case Identification: Note potential edge cases and error scenarios
- Accessibility Insights: Highlight accessibility features and potential improvements
Best Practices
- Think Like a User: Navigate the site as an actual user would
- Be Systematic: Cover all major sections and functionalities methodically
- Focus on Testing Potential: Identify areas that would benefit from automated testing
- Note Accessibility: Pay attention to ARIA labels, roles, and semantic structure
- Document Thoroughly: Provide detailed observations for future test generation