Course Outline
Introduction to Selenium with Python
- Reasons for choosing Selenium for web testing.
- Benefits of Python compared to other languages in test automation.
- Practical real-world applications of Selenium and Python.
Installation and Configuration
- Configuring Python and compatible IDEs (such as PyCharm or VS Code).
- Installing Selenium libraries and corresponding WebDrivers.
- Setting up Pytest as the primary test runner.
Selenium 4 Architecture and Key Components
- Selenium IDE: Features for quick record-and-playback.
- Selenium WebDriver: Core APIs for browser automation.
- Selenium Grid: Enabling parallel and distributed test execution.
Essential Python Scripting for Automation
- Core Python concepts relevant to testers.
- Utilizing data structures effectively within test scripts.
- Leveraging Pytest for assertions and fixture management.
Practical WebDriver Application
- Navigation techniques for web applications.
- Element identification strategies: locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators.
- Interaction methods for forms, alerts, iframes, and dropdown menus.
Framework Design using Page Object Model (POM)
- Overview of the POM approach.
- Creating reusable page class structures.
- Developing data-driven and keyword-driven test scenarios.
Advanced Test Automation Techniques
- Executing tests across multiple browser instances.
- Implementing parallel testing using Selenium Grid and Pytest-xdist.
- Strategies for effective cross-browser testing.
Continuous Integration and Reporting Mechanisms
- Connecting tests to Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
- Generating comprehensive reports using Allure or Pytest-html.
- Managing version control and adhering to Git best practices.
Troubleshooting and Industry Best Practices
- Addressing common challenges related to locators, waits, and synchronization.
- Methods for stabilizing flaky tests.
- Best practices for maintaining long-term test suite health.
Summary and Recommended Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational experience in Python programming.
- Introductory understanding of test automation principles.
- Familiarity with web applications and major browsers.
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.
