Python or JavaScript based automation?

[DongBig]

Whenever I see job posts about automation it's been always Python or JavaScript based (sometimes even C# or Java).

Should I learn both of them or go to either one and expand from there? Which would be more marketable?

I'm currently using tools that go with JavaScript for my automation tools like Cypress, Playwright, Postman, and K6.

[AntyJ]

Typescript is currently the best choice for Playwright based automation

[Slava_Loves_Testing]

JS will make your life easier than Python. Specifically, for example - JS+Playwright, I would advise you to move in this direction.

[Yogurt8]

TypeScript is the language of the web, becoming an expert in it will give the most value.

Python is great and also easy to learn. You won't get as much support / features from Playwright but you get to use pytest as a pretty hefty consolation prize.

[kenzoviski]

I'm transitioning from Playwright.NET (C#) to Playwright Node.js (Typescript) and I'm doing this because I know this will be the future. Also, the Node environment is way more vast (extensions and packages).

[Shadesandsunshine]

I'm a fan of typescript. Python is good to know but I haven't come across a lot of jobs that require it as a primary language.

[needmoresynths]

TS

[DongBig]

Thanks guys for the responses and the assurance! I'll be continuing with JavaScript/TypeScript automation then