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career.spec.ts

import { test, expect } from '@playwright/test';

test('should elevate QA to the next level', async ({ page }) => {
  await page.goto('/study');
  await page.fill('#qa', 'learn');
  await page.click('button[type="submit"]');
  await expect(page).toHaveURL('/senior-qa');
});

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