Course Outline
Getting Started with Selenium and Python
- The rationale for using Selenium in web testing
- Benefits of Python compared to other languages in test automation
- Practical real-world applications of Selenium and Python
Installation and Configuration
- Installing Python and Integrated Development Environments (PyCharm, VS Code)
- Setting up Selenium and corresponding WebDrivers
- Configuring Pytest as the primary test runner
Selenium 4 Architecture and Core Components
- Selenium IDE: Efficient record-and-playback functionality
- Selenium WebDriver: APIs for browser automation
- Selenium Grid: Enabling parallel and distributed testing
Essential Python Scripting for Automation
- Fundamental Python concepts for testers
- Utilizing data structures within test scripts
- Leveraging Pytest for assertions and fixtures
Practical WebDriver Usage
- Navigating web applications effectively
- Element location strategies: locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators
- Interactions with forms, alerts, iframes, and dropdowns
Framework Design Using Page Object Model (POM)
- Overview of the POM approach
- Creating reusable page classes
- Developing data-driven and keyword-driven tests
Advanced Automation Techniques
- Executing tests across multiple browsers
- Parallel testing utilizing 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 reports using Allure or Pytest-html
- Version control and best practices with Git
Troubleshooting and Industry Best Practices
- Addressing common issues related to locators, waits, and synchronization
- Mitigating flaky tests to ensure stability
- Best practices for maintaining long-term test suite health
Course Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- Foundational experience in Python programming
- Basic understanding of test automation principles
- Familiarity with web applications and browser environments
Target Audience
- Testers
- 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.
