Course Outline
Getting Started with Selenium and Python
- The rationale for choosing Selenium for web testing
- The benefits of Python compared to other languages in test automation
- Practical real-world applications of Selenium and Python
Installation and Configuration
- Installing Python and setting up Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like PyCharm or VS Code
- Installing Selenium and the necessary WebDrivers
- Configuring Pytest as the primary test runner
Selenium 4 Architecture and Core Components
- Selenium IDE: Utilizing quick record-and-playback features
- Selenium WebDriver: Exploring browser automation APIs
- Selenium Grid: Enabling parallel and distributed testing
Essential Python Scripting for Automation
- Core Python concepts essential for testers
- Utilizing data structures within test scripts
- Leveraging Pytest for assertions and fixtures
Practical WebDriver Applications
- Navigating through web applications
- Element identification: Locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators
- Managing forms, alerts, iframes, and dropdown menus
Framework Architecture using Page Object Model (POM)
- Overview of the Page Object Model
- Creating reusable page classes
- Developing data-driven and keyword-driven tests
Advanced Automation Techniques
- Executing tests on various browser platforms
- Performing parallel testing with Selenium Grid and Pytest-xdist
- Strategies for effective cross-browser testing
Continuous Integration and Test Reporting
- Connecting tests to Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
- Generating comprehensive reports using Allure or Pytest-html
- Applying version control and best practices with Git
Problem Solving and Industry Best Practices
- Addressing common challenges related to locators, waits, and synchronization
- Mitigating flaky test issues to ensure stability
- Adopting best practices for maintaining robust test suites
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- Foundational experience in Python programming
- Basic understanding of test automation principles
- Familiarity with web applications and modern browsers
Target Audience
- Quality Assurance 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.
