Course Outline
Getting Started with Selenium and Python
- The rationale behind choosing Selenium for web testing
- Comparative advantages of Python over other languages for automation
- Real-world applications and use cases of Selenium and Python
Environment Setup and Configuration
- Installing Python and setting up IDEs such as PyCharm or VS Code
- Downloading and installing Selenium along with required WebDrivers
- Configuring Pytest as the primary test runner
Selenium 4 Architecture and Core Components
- Selenium IDE for rapid record-and-playback tasks
- Selenium WebDriver for deep browser automation via APIs
- Selenium Grid for enabling parallel and distributed test execution
Python Essentials for Test Automation
- Review of fundamental Python concepts for testers
- Utilizing data structures effectively within test scripts
- Leveraging Pytest for assertions and fixture management
Practical WebDriver Applications
- Techniques for navigating complex web applications
- Element identification strategies: locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators
- Handling interactions with forms, alerts, iframes, and dropdown menus
Designing Frameworks with Page Object Model (POM)
- Overview and core principles of POM
- Constructing reusable page classes for better code structure
- Implementing data-driven and keyword-driven testing approaches
Advanced Automation Techniques
- Strategies for executing tests across multiple browsers
- Achieving parallel test execution using Selenium Grid and Pytest-xdist
- Developing effective cross-browser testing strategies
Continuous Integration and Reporting Mechanisms
- Embedding tests into Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI pipelines
- Generating detailed reports using Allure or Pytest-html
- Applying version control and best practices via Git
Debugging and Industry Best Practices
- Addressing common issues related to locators, waits, and synchronization
- Techniques for stabilizing flaky tests
- Best practices for maintaining long-term test suite health
Course Wrap-Up and Future Directions
Requirements
- Foundational experience with Python programming
- Core understanding of test automation principles
- Familiarity with web application architectures and browser mechanics
Intended Audience
- QA Testers
- Software 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.
