Course Outline
Introduction to Selenium with Python
- Why choose Selenium for web testing.
- Advantages of using Python over other languages for test automation.
- Real-world applications of Selenium and Python.
Installation and Setup
- Setting up Python and IDEs (such as PyCharm and VS Code).
- Installing Selenium and WebDrivers.
- Configuring Pytest as the test runner.
Selenium 4 Architecture and Components
- Selenium IDE: quick record-and-playback functionality.
- Selenium WebDriver: browser automation APIs.
- Selenium Grid: enabling parallel and distributed testing.
Python Scripting Essentials for Automation
- Python fundamentals for testers.
- Utilizing data structures in test scripts.
- Employing Pytest for assertions and fixtures.
WebDriver in Action
- Navigating through web applications.
- Locating elements: using locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators.
- Interacting with forms, alerts, iframes, and dropdowns.
Framework Design with Page Object Model (POM)
- Introduction to POM.
- Building reusable page classes.
- Implementing data-driven and keyword-driven tests.
Advanced Test Automation
- Executing tests on multiple browsers.
- Conducting parallel testing with Selenium Grid and Pytest-xdist.
- Strategies for 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 Best Practices
- Addressing common issues related to locators, waits, and synchronization.
- Stabilizing flaky tests.
- Best practices for maintaining test suites.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational experience in Python programming.
- Basic understanding of test automation concepts.
- Familiarity with web applications and browsers.
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.
