Course Outline
Introduction to Selenium with Python
- The rationale for choosing Selenium for web testing
- Python’s advantages over other languages in test automation
- Practical applications of Selenium and Python in industry
Installation and Configuration
- Configuring Python and IDEs such as PyCharm and VS Code
- Installing Selenium and required WebDrivers
- Setting up Pytest as the primary test runner
Selenium 4 Architecture and Core Components
- Selenium IDE: Facilitating quick record-and-playback
- Selenium WebDriver: Providing browser automation APIs
- Selenium Grid: Enabling parallel and distributed testing
Python Scripting Fundamentals for Automation
- Essential Python concepts for testers
- Managing data structures within test scripts
- Leveraging Pytest for assertions and fixtures
Practical WebDriver Usage
- Navigating web applications programmatically
- Element identification via 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
- Creating reusable page classes
- Developing data-driven and keyword-driven tests
Advanced Automation Techniques
- Executing tests across multiple browsers
- Achieving parallel testing with Selenium Grid and Pytest-xdist
- Strategies for cross-browser compatibility testing
Continuous Integration and Reporting
- Connecting tests with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
- Generating detailed reports using Allure or Pytest-html
- Applying version control and best practices with Git
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Addressing common challenges related to locators, waits, and synchronization
- Mitigating flaky tests to ensure stability
- Maintaining long-term sustainability of test suites
Summary and Recommended Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational Python programming skills
- Basic understanding of test automation principles
- Familiarity with web applications and browser behavior
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.
