Testing · Middle · Question 60 of 75

What is a key architectural difference between Cypress and Playwright?

✓Correct answer: Cypress runs test code inside the browser next to the app; Playwright controls browsers from Node.js via protocols
2Cypress supports only Firefox
3Playwright can't test SPAs

Explanation

Because of this, Playwright easily handles several tabs, origins and browsers; Cypress gives direct access to the app's window.

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