Course Outline
Introduction to Selenium with Python
- The rationale for choosing Selenium for web testing
- The benefits of Python compared to other languages in test automation
- Practical applications of Selenium and Python in real-world scenarios
Installation and Setup
- Configuring Python and IDEs such as PyCharm or VS Code
- Installing Selenium and the necessary WebDrivers
- Setting up Pytest as the primary test runner
Selenium 4 Architecture and Components
- Selenium IDE for rapid record-and-playback tasks
- Selenium WebDriver for advanced browser automation APIs
- Selenium Grid for enabling parallel and distributed testing
Python Scripting Essentials for Automation
- Foundational Python concepts for testers
- Utilizing data structures effectively in test scripts
- Leveraging Pytest for assertions and fixtures
WebDriver in Action
- Navigating through web applications
- Element location strategies: locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators
- Interacting with forms, alerts, iframes, and dropdown menus
Framework Design with Page Object Model (POM)
- Understanding the Page Object Model
- Constructing reusable page classes
- Implementing data-driven and keyword-driven testing methodologies
Advanced Test Automation
- Executing tests on multiple browsers
- Conducting parallel tests using Selenium Grid and Pytest-xdist
- Developing effective cross-browser testing strategies
Continuous Integration and Reporting
- Integrating tests with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
- Generating comprehensive reports using Allure or Pytest-html
- Managing version control and adhering to best practices with Git
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Addressing common issues related to locators, waits, and synchronization
- Stabilizing flaky tests
- Adopting best practices for maintaining long-term test suite health
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental 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.
