Course Outline
Introduction to Selenium with Python
- Rationale for using Selenium in web testing
- Benefits of Python compared to other languages for test automation
- Real-world applications of Selenium and Python
Installation and Setup
- Configuring Python and IDEs (such as PyCharm and VS Code)
- Installing Selenium and WebDrivers
- Setting up Pytest as the test runner
Selenium 4 Architecture and Components
- Selenium IDE: Quick record-and-playback functionality
- Selenium WebDriver: Browser automation APIs
- Selenium Grid: Parallel and distributed testing capabilities
Essential Python Scripting for Automation
- Python fundamentals for testers
- Utilizing data structures in test scripts
- Leveraging Pytest for assertions and fixtures
WebDriver in Action
- Navigating web applications
- Locating elements: locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators
- Interacting with forms, alerts, iframes, and dropdowns
Framework Design with Page Object Model (POM)
- Overview of POM
- Creating reusable page classes
- Implementing data-driven and keyword-driven tests
Advanced Test Automation
- Executing tests across multiple 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 and best practices with Git
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Addressing common issues related to locators, waits, and synchronization
- Stabilizing flaky tests
- Best practices for maintaining test suites
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental experience with Python programming
- Basic understanding of test automation concepts
- Familiarity with web applications and browsers
Target Audience
- Testers
- Developers
- QA automation engineers
Testimonials (3)
hands on exercises, easier to retain information
ashley bolen - Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Course - Test Automation with Selenium
Key topics can be discussed and agreed upon with the trainer in advance. Relaxed and pleasant atmosphere during the seminar days.
Lorenz - Continentale Lebensversicherung AG
Course - Advanced Selenium
I gained new knowledge and I'm pretty confident about it. Nothing unclear.