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Playwright maintains a persistent connection with the browser via WebSocket, making command sending and result receiving nearly instantaneous and execution faster than Selenium.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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7/2/2026
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Valid until: 9/30/2026(expired)
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Playwright vs Selenium: Why More People Are Switching to Playwright
bilibili阿里自动化测试6/16/2026
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