Course Outline
Introduction to Selenium with Python
- The rationale for choosing Selenium in web testing
- Benefits of Python compared to other languages for automation
- Practical real-world applications of Selenium and Python
Installation and Environment 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 Core Components
- Selenium IDE: Simplifying record-and-playback workflows
- Selenium WebDriver: Leveraging browser automation APIs
- Selenium Grid: Enabling parallel and distributed testing
Python Scripting Fundamentals for Automation
- Essential Python concepts for testers
- Utilizing data structures within test scripts
- Applying Pytest for assertions and fixtures
WebDriver in Practice
- Navigating through web applications
- Identifying elements: locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators
- Interacting with forms, alerts, iframes, and dropdown menus
Framework Design using Page Object Model (POM)
- Overview of the Page Object Model
- Creating reusable page classes
- Developing data-driven and keyword-driven tests
Advanced Test Automation Techniques
- Executing tests across multiple browsers
- Achieving parallel testing with Selenium Grid and Pytest-xdist
- Strategies for effective cross-browser testing
Continuous Integration and Reporting
- Connecting tests with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
- Generating comprehensive reports using Allure or Pytest-html
- Applying version control and best practices with Git
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Addressing common challenges related to locators, waits, and synchronization
- Mitigating flaky tests for stability
- Best practices for maintaining high-quality test suites
Course Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- Foundational experience in Python programming
- Fundamental understanding of test automation concepts
- General familiarity with web applications and modern browsers
Target Audience
- 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.
