Integrating Playwright with Jenkins streamlines automated end-to-end testing in your CI pipeline. Here's a concise guide:

1. Prerequisites

• Jenkins: Ensure it's installed and running.
• Java: Required for Jenkins.
• Node.js: Necessary for Playwright.

2. Jenkins Configuration

• Install Plugins: Add the Pipeline and NodeJS plugins via Manage Jenkins > Manage Plugins.
• Configure Node.js: In Global Tool Configuration, add Node.js with the desired version.

3. Prepare Your Playwright Project

• Initialize Project: Run npm init -y and npm install playwright.
• Verify Setup: Create a sample test file and execute it to ensure functionality.

4. Configure Jenkins Pipeline

• Create Pipeline Job: Set up a new Pipeline job in Jenkins.
• Define Pipeline Steps: Outline stages to install dependencies, run Playwright tests, and publish reports.

5. Automate Builds

• Scheduled Builds: In Build Triggers, select Build periodically and set a cron schedule.
• Triggered Builds on Code Push: Configure webhooks in your version control system to trigger Jenkins builds on code commits.

6. View Test Results

• Generate HTML Reports: Ensure Playwright is set to generate HTML reports in the playwright-report directory.
• Access Reports in Jenkins: After a build, view the Playwright Test Report in the Jenkins build details.