Course Outline
Introduction to Selenium and Python
- The role of Selenium in web testing
- Why Python excels in test automation compared to other languages
- Practical applications of Selenium and Python in industry
Installation and Configuration
- Configuring Python and IDEs (such as PyCharm or VS Code)
- Installing Selenium and associated WebDrivers
- Setting up Pytest as the primary test runner
Selenium 4 Architecture and Core Components
- Selenium IDE: Rapid record-and-playback capabilities
- Selenium WebDriver: APIs for browser automation
- Selenium Grid: Facilitating parallel and distributed testing
Essential Python Scripting for Automation
- Core Python concepts for testers
- Utilizing data structures within test scripts
- Leveraging Pytest for assertions and fixtures
Practical WebDriver Implementation
- Navigating complex web applications
- Element location strategies: locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators
- Interacting with forms, alerts, iframes, and dropdown menus
Framework Design using Page Object Model (POM)
- Overview of the POM approach
- Constructing reusable page classes
- Implementing data-driven and keyword-driven testing strategies
Advanced Automation Techniques
- Executing tests across diverse 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
- Applying version control and best practices with Git
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Addressing common issues related to locators, waits, and synchronization
- Techniques for stabilizing flaky tests
- Ensuring maintainability in test suites through best practices
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- Foundational experience in Python programming
- Basic understanding of test automation principles
- General familiarity with web applications and browser interfaces
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.
