Course Outline
Getting Started with Selenium and Python
- The role of Selenium in web testing
- Benefits of choosing Python over other languages for automation
- Practical applications of Selenium and Python in industry
Installation and Configuration
- Setting up Python and IDEs (such as PyCharm or VS Code)
- Installing Selenium and compatible WebDrivers
- Configuring Pytest as the primary test runner
Selenium 4 Architecture and Key Components
- Selenium IDE for rapid record-and-playback tasks
- Selenium WebDriver for browser automation APIs
- Selenium Grid for parallel and distributed testing
Essential Python Scripting for Automation
- Core Python concepts relevant to testers
- Utilizing data structures within test scripts
- Leveraging Pytest for assertions and fixtures
Practical WebDriver Usage
- Navigating through web applications
- Element location techniques: locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators
- Interacting with forms, alerts, iframes, and dropdown menus
Designing Frameworks with Page Object Model (POM)
- Overview of the POM methodology
- Creating reusable page classes
- Implementing data-driven and keyword-driven testing strategies
Advanced Automation Techniques
- Executing tests on diverse 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
- Generating reports using Allure or Pytest-html
- Version control management and Git best practices
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Addressing common issues related to locators, waits, and synchronization
- Mitigating flaky tests for stability
- Best practices for maintaining long-term test suite health
Conclusion and Future Steps
Requirements
- Foundational experience in Python programming
- Basic understanding of test automation principles
- Familiarity with web applications and modern 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.
