Course Outline
Introduction to Selenium with Python
- Rationale for choosing Selenium for web testing
- Benefits of using Python over other languages for test automation
- Real-world applications of Selenium and Python
Installation and Configuration
- Setting up Python and IDEs (such as PyCharm, VS Code)
- Installing Selenium and the necessary WebDrivers
- Configuring Pytest as the test runner
Selenium 4 Architecture and Core Components
- Selenium IDE: For quick record-and-playback tasks
- Selenium WebDriver: Core APIs for browser automation
- Selenium Grid: Enabling parallel and distributed testing
Python Scripting Fundamentals for Automation
- Essential Python concepts for testers
- Utilizing data structures within test scripts
- Leveraging Pytest for assertions and fixtures
Practical WebDriver Application
- Navigating complex web applications
- Element location strategies: Locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators
- Handling interactions with forms, alerts, iframes, and dropdowns
Framework Design using Page Object Model (POM)
- Overview of the POM methodology
- Creating reusable page classes
- Implementing data-driven and keyword-driven test strategies
Advanced Test Automation Techniques
- Executing tests on 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 workflows and best practices with Git
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Resolving common issues related to locators, waits, and synchronization
- Techniques for stabilizing flaky tests
- Best practices for maintaining robust test suites
Summary and Future Pathways
Requirements
- Foundational experience in Python programming.
- Basic understanding of test automation principles.
- Familiarity with web applications and browser mechanics.
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.
