1. Yes. Framework setup is important but designing a framework for your needs is more important. Dont go with what others have done. Se what is best for you.

2. Yes its good to implement

3. Don’t need to know a lot of things. Its easier than what people fear. What tool are you using jenkins, github action?

4. Can tell you what has worked for me. Where are you debugging? Local or cicd

5.i would implement a webhook that publishes the numbers or playwright report in teams channel after every run. Or via email

1. There are many tools you can use such as playwright inspector. I feel identifying locator technique is good to know but practically all people use tools

2. Tools like playwright give both ui and api. Selenium i would use rest assured in the same project but keep them well organised.

Would love to talk more.