Course Outline
Overview of Selenium Automation with Python
- Strategic value of Selenium for web application testing
- Operational benefits of Python in comparison to other automation languages
- Practical applications of Selenium and Python in public sector workflows, for government use cases
Environment Configuration and Deployment
- Establishing Python environments and integrated development environments (PyCharm, VS Code)
- Procuring and installing Selenium libraries and compatible WebDrivers
- Configuring Pytest as the primary test execution framework
Selenium 4 Architecture and Core Components
- Selenium IDE: rapid prototyping via record-and-playback functionality
- Selenium WebDriver: programmatic browser control APIs
- Selenium Grid: distributed and concurrent test execution capabilities
Essential Python Scripting for Automation Engineers
- Foundational Python concepts relevant to testing personnel
- Utilization of data structures within automated test scripts
- Implementation of assertions and fixtures using Pytest
WebDriver Application in Test Execution
- Navigation techniques for web-based applications
- Element identification strategies: locators, CSS selectors, XPath, and relative locators
- Interaction protocols for forms, alerts, iframes, and selection controls
Test Framework Architecture Using Page Object Model (POM)
- Introduction to the POM design pattern
- Development of modular and reusable page object classes
- Deployment of data-driven and keyword-driven testing methodologies
Advanced Test Automation Strategies
- Execution of tests across diverse browser environments
- Concurrent test execution using Selenium Grid and Pytest-xdist
- Methodologies for cross-browser compatibility validation
Continuous Integration and Compliance Reporting
- Integration with CI/CD pipelines including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
- Generation of comprehensive test reports using Allure or Pytest-html
- Adherence to version control standards and Git best practices for auditability
Diagnostic Procedures and Operational Best Practices
- Resolution of common challenges related to locators, wait times, and synchronization
- Remediation strategies for unstable test executions
- Standards for maintaining robust and sustainable test suites, ensuring long-term viability for government systems
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- Foundational proficiency in Python scripting
- Fundamental understanding of automated testing methodologies
- Working knowledge of web-based applications and browser environments for government systems
Target Audience
- Quality assurance personnel
- Software development staff
- QA automation specialists
Testimonials (3)
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.
Nazeera Mohamad - Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Course - Introduction to Data Science and AI using Python
The instructor's teaching style was very good.