What is headless mode in Playwright?

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Headless mode in Playwright allows you to run browser tests without a graphical user interface, making it faster.

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How do I enable headless mode in my Playwright script?

MagicBuddy

You can enable headless mode by setting the 'headless' option to true in the launch method: browser = await playwright.chromium.launch({ headless: true });.

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Are there any limitations when using headless mode?

MagicBuddy

Yes, some visual elements may not render the same way in headless mode, and debugging can be more challenging.

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Can I run tests in headless mode on different browsers?

MagicBuddy

Absolutely! Playwright supports headless mode for Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit.

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