Playwright · Senior · Question 57 of 77

Why might `page.waitForURL` be needed after a form submit?

1Because click() fails if the URL changes
2It's needed after every action in Playwright
3To make sure navigation finished before the next step

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Correct answer: To make sure navigation finished before the next step

Explanation

Actions don't wait for navigation they start. Asserting toHaveURL or a visible element on the next page syncs the test.

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