Recommended Playwright Project Structure
For a growing Playwright + TypeScript project, you can use something like:
playwright-project/
│
├── tests/
│ ├── login.spec.ts
│ ├── product.spec.ts
│ └── checkout.spec.ts
│
├── pages/
│ ├── LoginPage.ts
│ ├── HomePage.ts
│ ├── ProductPage.ts
│ └── CheckoutPage.ts
│
├── test-data/
│ └── users.json
│
├── utils/
│ └── helpers.ts
│
├── playwright.config.ts
└── package.jsonThis is only an example.
Your actual structure can be different depending on the size and requirements of your project.
POM vs No POM
| Without POM | With POM |
|---|---|
| Locators may be repeated | Locators can be centralized |
| Tests can become lengthy | Tests can be cleaner |
| Changes may require multiple updates | Page changes can often be handled in one place |
| Less structure for large projects | Better structure for growing projects |
| Suitable for very small tests | Useful for larger automation suites |
Is Page Object Model Mandatory in Playwright?
No.
Playwright does not require you to use POM.
It is a design approach, not a mandatory Playwright feature.
You can write Playwright tests without page objects.
But for a larger automation framework, POM can provide a cleaner structure and make maintenance easier.
Simple Rule to Remember
If you are confused about whether to create a Page Object, ask yourself:
“Will this page interaction be reused or become difficult to maintain later?”
If the answer is yes, POM may be useful.
If the test is tiny and unlikely to grow, keeping it simple may be better.
When used at the right time, Page Object Model in Playwright can help keep test code clean, reusable, and easier to maintain.
Final Thoughts
Page Object Model is not about creating more files just because automation frameworks are supposed to have many files.
It is about organizing your automation code in a way that makes future changes easier.
With Playwright and TypeScript, a good POM implementation can help you:
- Organize locators
- Reuse common actions
- Reduce duplicate code
- Keep tests readable
- Simplify maintenance
- Build scalable automation frameworks
Start small.
Create a page object for an important page such as LoginPage, understand how it works, and then gradually apply the same approach to other pages.
The goal is not to make your framework complicated.
The goal is to make your automation easier to maintain as your project grows.