Course Outline
Introduction to Selenium with Python
- The rationale for using Selenium in web testing
- The benefits of Python compared to other languages in test automation
- Real-world applications of Selenium and Python
Installation and Configuration
- Setting up Python and integrated development environments (PyCharm, 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: Managing parallel and distributed testing
Python Scripting Essentials for Automation
- Core Python concepts for testers
- Utilizing data structures within test scripts
- Applying Pytest for assertions and fixture management
Practical WebDriver Application
- Navigating through web applications
- Element location strategies: locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators
- Interaction techniques for forms, alerts, iframes, and dropdowns
Framework Design using Page Object Model (POM)
- Overview of the POM architecture
- Constructing reusable page classes
- Implementing data-driven and keyword-driven testing approaches
Advanced Test Automation Techniques
- Executing tests across multiple browsers
- Achieving parallel testing with Selenium Grid and Pytest-xdist
- Strategies for effective cross-browser testing
Continuous Integration and Reporting
- Integrating tests with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
- Generating comprehensive reports using Allure or Pytest-html
- Version control management and best practices with Git
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Resolving common issues related to locators, waits, and synchronization
- Strategies for stabilizing flaky tests
- Best practices for maintaining high-quality test suites
Summary and Future Directions
Requirements
- Fundamental experience with Python programming
- Basic understanding of test automation principles
- Familiarity with web applications and browser navigation
Target Audience
- Testers
- Developers
- QA Automation Engineers
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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.
