Course Outline
Introduction to Selenium with Python
- Why choose Selenium for web testing
- Benefits of using Python compared to other languages for test automation
- Real-world use cases for Selenium and Python
Installation and Setup
- Setting up Python and IDEs (PyCharm, VS Code)
- Installing Selenium and WebDrivers
- Configuring Pytest as the test runner
Selenium 4 Architecture and Components
- Selenium IDE: for quick record-and-playback functionality
- Selenium WebDriver: APIs for browser automation
- Selenium Grid: for parallel and distributed testing
Python Scripting Essentials for Automation
- Python basics tailored for testers
- Working with data structures in test scripts
- Utilizing 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)
- Introduction to POM
- Building reusable page classes
- Implementing data-driven and keyword-driven tests
Advanced Test Automation
- Running tests on multiple browsers
- Parallel testing with Selenium Grid and Pytest-xdist
- Cross-browser testing strategies
Continuous Integration and Reporting
- Integrating tests with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
- Generating reports with Allure or Pytest-html
- Version control and best practices with Git
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Common issues related to locators, waits, and synchronization
- Stabilizing flaky tests
- Best practices for maintaining test suites
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic experience with Python programming
- Fundamental knowledge of test automation concepts
- Familiarity with web applications and browsers
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.