Course Outline
Introduction to Selenium with Python
- The rationale for choosing Selenium for web testing
- Why Python offers advantages over other languages in test automation
- Practical, real-world use cases of Selenium and Python
Installation and Configuration
- Setting up Python and Integrated Development Environments (such as PyCharm or VS Code)
- Installing Selenium and the necessary WebDrivers
- Configuring Pytest as the primary test runner
Selenium 4 Architecture and Key Components
- Selenium IDE: Facilitating quick record-and-playback functionality
- Selenium WebDriver: Enabling browser automation through APIs
- Selenium Grid: Supporting parallel and distributed testing environments
Essential Python Scripting for Automation
- Core Python concepts relevant to testers
- Managing data structures within test scripts
- Utilizing Pytest for assertions and fixtures
Practical Application of WebDriver
- Navigating through complex web applications
- Element location techniques: locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators
- Interacting with UI elements like forms, alerts, iframes, and dropdown menus
Framework Design via the Page Object Model (POM)
- Overview of the Page Object Model
- Constructing reusable page classes for modular design
- Implementing data-driven and keyword-driven testing strategies
Advanced Automation Techniques
- Executing tests across various browsers
- Achieving parallel test execution using Selenium Grid and Pytest-xdist
- Strategies for effective cross-browser testing
Continuous Integration and Reporting Mechanisms
- Connecting tests with CI tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
- Generating comprehensive reports using Allure or Pytest-html
- Managing version control and adhering to best practices with Git
Troubleshooting and Industry Best Practices
- Addressing common challenges related to locators, waits, and synchronization
- Techniques for stabilizing flaky tests
- Best practices for ensuring long-term maintainability of test suites
Summary and Future Directions
Requirements
- Foundational experience in Python programming
- Basic understanding of test automation principles
- Familiarity with web applications and modern browsers
Target Audience
- Testers
- Software Developers
- QA Automation Engineers
Testimonials (2)
hands on exercises, easier to retain information
ashley bolen - Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Course - Test Automation with Selenium
Hands-on exercises related to content really helps to understand more about each topic. Also, style of start class with lecture and continue with hands-on exercise is good and helpful to relate with the lecture that presented earlier.
