Course Outline
Getting Started with Selenium and Python
- The rationale for choosing Selenium for web testing
- Benefits of Python compared to other languages in test automation
- Practical applications of Selenium and Python in industry
Installation and Configuration
- Preparing the Python environment and IDEs (such as PyCharm, VS Code)
- Installing Selenium and the necessary WebDrivers
- Configuring Pytest as the primary test runner
Selenium 4 Architecture and Key Components
- Selenium IDE: rapid 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
Applying WebDriver Practically
- Navigating through web applications
- Element location strategies: locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators
- Interaction with forms, alerts, iframes, and dropdown menus
Framework Design via Page Object Model (POM)
- Overview of the POM approach
- Creating reusable page classes
- Executing data-driven and keyword-driven tests
Advanced Test Automation Techniques
- Executing tests across multiple browsers
- Parallel test execution using Selenium Grid and Pytest-xdist
- Strategies for cross-browser testing
Continuous Integration and Reporting
- Connecting tests with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
- Generating detailed reports using Allure or Pytest-html
- Version control management and best practices with Git
Troubleshooting and Industry Best Practices
- Addressing common challenges related to locators, waits, and synchronization
- Mitigating flaky test issues
- Maintaining long-term sustainability of test suites
Conclusion and Path Forward
Requirements
- Foundational experience in Python programming
- Core understanding of test automation principles
- Familiarity with web applications and various browsers
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.