Course Outline
Introduction to Selenium with Python
- Why Selenium for web testing
- Advantages of Python vs other languages for test automation
- Real-world use cases of 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: quick record-and-playback
- Selenium WebDriver: browser automation APIs
- Selenium Grid: parallel and distributed testing
Python Scripting Essentials for Automation
- Python basics for testers
- Working with data structures in test scripts
- Using Pytest for assertions and fixtures
WebDriver in Action
- Navigating web applications
- Locating elements: locators, CSS selectors, XPath, 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 with locators, waits, and synchronization
- Stabilizing flaky tests
- Best practices for maintainable test suites
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic Python programming experience
- Basic knowledge of test automation concepts
- Familiarity with web applications and browsers
Audience
- Testers
- Developers
- QA automation engineers
Testimonials (3)
The patience and pace of the lecturer.
Jace - Vodacom
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.