Add Playwright check type comparison by stefanjudis · Pull Request #80 · checkly/docs

stefanjudis · 2025-10-16T07:21:00Z

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As part of documenting the migration from MultiStep or Browser checks I formalized the different playwright capabilities of all check types. :)

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Pull Request Overview

Adds a new documentation page that compares Playwright-based monitoring options and links it into the docs navigation, with a shared snippet for check run durations.

Introduces a Playwright monitoring comparison page with feature table and guidance.
Adds a reusable MDX snippet for max check durations.
Registers the new page in docs.json.

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File	Description
snippets/check-comparison.mdx	Exports shared check duration constants for reuse across docs.
docs.json	Adds navigation entry for the new comparison page.
detect/synthetic-monitoring/playwright-monitoring-comparison.mdx	New doc page with comparison content, imports shared durations, and presents a feature table.

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Copilot · 2025-10-16T07:26:53Z

+| Supported test formats                        | API and Browser               | API and Browser                 | API only                        |
+| Multiple spec files                           | Yes                           | No                              | No                              |
+| Flexible test selection via tags and projects | Yes                           | No                              | No                              |
+| Browser compatibility                         | Chromium, Webkit, Firefox     | Chromium, Chrome                | Chromium, Chrome                |


This row states that MultiStep Checks support 'Chromium, Chrome', but line 20 clarifies there's no browser available for MultiStep Checks. Update the MultiStep column to 'N/A' or 'None' to avoid contradiction.

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| Browser compatibility | Chromium, Webkit, Firefox | Chromium, Chrome | Chromium, Chrome |

| Browser compatibility | Chromium, Webkit, Firefox | Chromium, Chrome | N/A |

Great catch!

Copilot · 2025-10-16T07:26:53Z

+| Feature                                       | Playwright Check Suite        | Browser Check                   | MultiStep Check                 |
+|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|


The table header and separator should not include a leading empty column. The current diff shows double leading pipes earlier; ensure you use a single leading pipe per row as shown here to prevent an extra empty column.

Copilot · 2025-10-16T07:26:54Z

+| Supported test formats                        | API and Browser               | API and Browser                 | API only                        |
+| Multiple spec files                           | Yes                           | No                              | No                              |
+| Flexible test selection via tags and projects | Yes                           | No                              | No                              |
+| Browser compatibility                         | Chromium, Webkit, Firefox     | Chromium, Chrome                | Chromium, Chrome                |


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MariadeAnton

Minor suggestions for clarity @stefanjudis !

MariadeAnton · 2025-10-16T08:09:44Z

+| Feature                                       | Playwright Check Suites       | Browser Check                   | MultiStep Check                 |
+|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
+| Supports *Monitoring as Code*                 | Yes                           | Yes                             | Yes                             |
+| Supported test formats                        | API and Browser               | API and Browser                 | API only                        |


I like that a lot! 💯 But I'll go for the actual fixtures names instead of browser and api.

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stefanjudis · 2025-10-16T10:49:16Z

@MariadeAnton Ready for another round. I think it's way smoother and rounder now. :) great stuff!

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	\| Browser compatibility \| Chromium, Webkit, Firefox \| Chromium, Chrome \| Chromium, Chrome \|
	\| Browser compatibility \| Chromium, Webkit, Firefox \| Chromium, Chrome \| N/A \|

		\| Feature \| Playwright Check Suite \| Browser Check \| MultiStep Check \|
		\|-----------------------------------------------\|-------------------------------\|---------------------------------\|---------------------------------\|

	\| Supported test formats \| API and Browser \| API and Browser \| API only \|
	\| [Test fixtures ](https://playwright.dev/docs/test-fixtures) \| API and Browser \| API and Browser \| API only \|

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