Playwright with Python #17 - Automating Dropdown Validation & Options Count | Step-by-Step Testing

Playwright with Python dropdown automation tutorial covering option count validation, dropdown values verification, locator strategy, and real-time debugging in automation testing using Playwright Python framework. In this video, you will learn how to automate dropdowns in Playwright with Python using real-world testing scenarios. We validate dropdown option count, verify values, and handle debugging issues like a professional QA automation engineer. This is a practical session focused on real automation challenges, not just theory. You will also understand how to: Handle dropdown elements using Playwright locators Validate total number of dropdown options Verify dropdown values step-by-step Debug locator issues in real-time automation Apply scroll handling when elements are not visible Perfect for beginners and QA engineers preparing for automation testing interviews or real job tasks. 📌 KEY TOPICS COVERED: Creating Playwright test file in Python Navigating to practice automation website Locating dropdown using CSS selector (#id) Extracting dropdown options using locator Validating dropdown option count Verifying dropdown values using arrays Looping through options using Python range Handling assertion using expect().to_have_count() Debugging locator issues in Playwright Handling scroll into view for hidden elements Fixing automation test failures in real time ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction – Dropdown Automation in Playwright 00:14 Test scenario: Validate dropdown values & count 00:32 Test cases for dropdown validation 00:56 Creating Python test file in PyCharm 01:22 Importing Playwright sync API 01:39 Renaming test function 01:47 Setting target URL 02:14 Cleaning unnecessary code 02:26 Inspecting dropdown element 02:34 Identifying CSS locator (ID strategy) 03:05 Locating dropdown using Playwright locator 03:29 Locating dropdown options inside element 04:21 Validating total number of options 05:35 Defining expected dropdown values 06:16 Creating expected data array 07:30 Looping through dropdown options 08:57 Using assertions for value matching 10:14 Running test in headed mode 11:24 Debugging test failure 12:49 Handling scroll into view issue 13:55 Debugging locator mismatch problem 15:12 Fixing locator (options vs option) 15:57 Final corrected test execution 16:29 Real-world QA debugging mindset 📢 CTA SECTION: If you're learning Playwright with Python, make sure to: 👍 Like this video 🔔 Subscribe for more automation testing tutorials 💬 Comment your doubts or errors you face in Playwright 🚀 Build real-world automation skills and become job-ready QA Engineer! #playwrightpython #automationtesting #playwrighttutorial #qatesting #dropdownautomation #seleniumalternative #pythonautomation #softwaretesting #testautomation #playwrighttips #learnpython #qaengineer #testingframework #automationwithpython #iframehandling #webautomation #qatestingjobs #learncoding #playwrightbasics #softwaretestingtutorial 🔔 Subscribe for FREE Software Testing Tutorials → https://www.youtube.com/c/TestingFunda ================================== 🚀 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ON THIS CHANNEL ================================== ✅ Manual & Automation Testing ✅ Selenium, Cypress, Playwright & Appium ✅ API Testing with Postman ✅ Performance Testing with JMeter ✅ Java & Python for Testers ✅ Agile, SDLC, STLC & Interview Prep ================================== 📚 FREE TUTORIAL PLAYLISTS ================================== 🔹 Selenium Tutorials (Free) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hyEnZT9AkQ&list=PLBw1ubD1J1UjP1rZMbU8NSh2ajE12Yjjf 🔹 JMeter Performance Testing (Free) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s33Bqz0vAUw&list=PLBw1ubD1J1UgVniCSUlg_LKRzlF11CZZB 🔹 Postman API Testing (Free) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBw1ubD1J1UgVniCSUlg_LKRzlF11CZZB 🔹 Java Programming for Testers (Free) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8HRfmJ_ZZQ&list=PLBw1ubD1J1UjGNxe10eY-H7e9cQ12Qk_l 🔹 Cypress Automation Testing (Free) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvCLwh5vN8g&list=PLBw1ubD1J1Ujws5XLs7BGJqQkQVpJtmBJ 🔹 Agile Testing Series (Free) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBw1ubD1J1Uif-cFY6BJRbjc3Ah9bKpSd 🔹 Animated Software Testing Videos (Free) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRcsuCrQI_s&list=PLBw1ubD1J1UhnuUX3Kd5OP5r9qaDHie-T ================================== 🔗 CONNECT WITH US ================================== 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/TestingFunda ================================== ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ================================== All content is for educational purposes only. #SoftwareTesting #AutomationTesting #Selenium #QA #ManualTesting #Postman #JMeter #Cypress #JavaTesting #APITesting #PerformanceTesting #QAEngineer #SDET #TestingTutorials #FreeTutorials #2026