Course Outline
Introduction to Selenium with Python
- The rationale for using Selenium in web testing
- Benefits of Python compared to other languages for test automation
- Practical applications of Selenium and Python
Installation and Setup
- Configuring Python and IDEs (such as PyCharm and VS Code)
- Installing Selenium and associated WebDrivers
- Setting up Pytest as the test execution framework
Selenium 4 Architecture and Components
- Selenium IDE: Simplified record-and-playback functionality
- Selenium WebDriver: APIs for browser automation
- Selenium Grid: Enabling parallel and distributed testing
Python Scripting Essentials for Automation
- Core Python concepts for testers
- Utilizing data structures within test scripts
- Applying Pytest for assertions and fixtures
WebDriver in Action
- Navigating through web applications
- Element identification: Locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators
- Interaction with forms, alerts, iframes, and dropdown menus
Framework Design with Page Object Model (POM)
- Overview of the Page Object Model
- Creating reusable page classes
- Implementation of data-driven and keyword-driven testing approaches
Advanced Test Automation
- Executing tests across multiple browsers
- Parallel testing using Selenium Grid and Pytest-xdist
- Strategies for cross-browser testing
Continuous Integration and Reporting
- Integrating tests with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
- Report generation using Allure or Pytest-html
- Version control and Git best practices
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Addressing common issues related to locators, waits, and synchronization
- Stabilizing intermittent or flaky tests
- Best practices for maintaining robust test suites
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational Python programming experience
- Fundamental understanding of test automation concepts
- Familiarity with web applications and browser functionality
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.
