Test Automation. Selenium WebDriver

Welcome to our comprehensive WebDriver course, where we delve deep into the intricacies of automating web application testing using Selenium WebDriver. This course is meticulously crafted for individuals eager to embark on or advance their journey in the realm of automation testing. Whether you're a beginner with a basic understanding of programming and testing or an experienced tester looking to specialize in web automation, this course offers something valuable for everyone.

Automating web application testing is an essential skill in today's fast-paced development environment. Selenium WebDriver is one of the most powerful tools available for this purpose, and mastering it can significantly enhance your testing efficiency and effectiveness. This course is ideal for:

• Beginners: Gain a solid foundation in web automation testing.
• Experienced Testers: Deepen your expertise and specialize in Selenium WebDriver.
• Developers: Integrate automated testing into your development workflow to ensure robust, bug-free applications.

The course is conducted in an interactive format, combining theoretical knowledge with practical exercises. Key components include:

• Theoretical Lectures: Detailed explanations of WebDriver concepts, architecture, and usage.
• Hands-on Practice: Real-world examples and tasks to apply theoretical knowledge.
• Guided Projects: Step-by-step development of automated test scripts for web applications.

This course covers a range of topics to ensure a thorough understanding and practical skills:

• Introduction to Selenium WebDriver: Understanding the basics and importance of WebDriver in automation testing.
• WebDriver Setup and Configuration: Setting up WebDriver and configuring your environment.
• Element Locators and Interactions: Identifying web elements and performing actions on them.
• Advanced WebDriver Techniques: Implementing waits, handling alerts, and working with frames.
• Data-Driven Testing: Integrating data sources to drive your test cases.
• Best Practices in Web Automation: Writing maintainable and efficient test scripts.

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand WebDriver Fundamentals: Grasp the core concepts and functionalities of Selenium WebDriver.
• Master Element Locators and Interactions: Identify and interact with various web elements efficiently.
• Implement Advanced Techniques: Use advanced WebDriver features to handle complex web interactions.
• Develop Data-Driven Tests: Create automated tests driven by external data sources.
• Apply Best Practices: Write robust, maintainable, and efficient automated test scripts.

The learning experience is enhanced through:

• Hands-on Training: Apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios under the instructor’s supervision.
• Real-World Examples: Work on tasks and examples that reflect real-world web testing challenges.
• Interactive Sessions: Engage in discussions and activities that reinforce learning and understanding.

Join us in this engaging and informative course to master Selenium WebDriver and elevate your automation testing skills. Enroll now and start your journey toward becoming an expert in web application automation!

• Understand the Selenium WebDriver Architecture: Learn the fundamental concepts behind Selenium WebDriver and how it interacts with web browsers to automate tasks.
• Browser Manipulation and Navigation: Gain hands-on experience with opening browsers, navigating through web pages, and managing web page states to simulate real-user scenarios.
• Element Locators and Web Interactions: Master the art of locating web elements using various strategies and performing actions such as clicking, typing, and data extraction to validate web applications.
• Handling Complex Web Elements: Learn techniques to deal with dropdowns, pop-ups, alerts, and iframes, ensuring your tests can handle real-world web complexities.
• Implementing Wait Strategies: Understand the importance of dynamic waits over static sleep to create efficient and reliable automation scripts.
• Building Robust Test Frameworks: Dive into the principles of test framework design, incorporating Page Object Models (POM), data-driven testing, and cross-browser testing to enhance the maintainability and scalability of your test suite.
• Debugging and Troubleshooting: Develop the skills to troubleshoot and debug test scripts, enhancing test reliability and efficiency.

1. Introduction to Automation Testing [3.0 hours]
• Concepts & Importance: Understand what automation testing is and its significance in the software development lifecycle.
• Tools Overview: Introduction to various automation tools with a focus on Selenium WebDriver.
2. Setting Up the Environment [3.0 hours]
• Java Environment: Setting up Java Development Kit (JDK) and understanding Java essentials for WebDriver.
• Selenium WebDriver Setup: Installing Selenium WebDriver and configuring your development environment.
3. Basics of WebDriver [4.0 hours]
• Understanding WebDriver: Dive into WebDriver's architecture and its interaction with browsers.
• First Script: Writing and running your first automation script to open a web page.
4. Working with Web Elements [4.0 hours]
• Locating Elements: Learn various strategies to locate web elements (ID, XPath, CSS Selector).
• Interacting with Elements: Practicing with input fields, buttons, checkboxes, and more.
5. Advanced Element Handling [4.0 hours]
• Complex Elements: Handling dropdowns, alerts, pop-ups, and iframes.
• Action Class: Performing advanced mouse and keyboard actions.
6. Wait Mechanisms in WebDriver [3.0 hours]
• Implicit & Explicit Waits: Understanding different wait mechanisms to deal with dynamic content.
7. Test Frameworks and Patterns [5.0 hours]
• Introduction to TestNG/JUnit: Setting up a testing framework for structured test execution.
• Page Object Model (POM): Implementing POM for maintainable test code.
8. Enhancing Test Coverage [4.0 hours]
• Cross-Browser Testing: Running tests across different browsers.
• Data-Driven Testing: Dynamically feeding test data into your test cases.
9. Debugging and Troubleshooting [4.0 hours] Debugging Techniques: Learn how to troubleshoot and fix common issues in your test scripts.