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Learn Automation Testing: Build Your Selenium Framework with Python and Pytest

1. Introduction to Automation Testing

  • What is automation testing?
  • Benefits of using Selenium for web automation.
  • Overview of the Python Selenium Framework with Pytest.
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2. Setting Up the Environment

  • Installing Python and setting up a virtual environment.
  • Installing Selenium and Pytest using pip.
  • Installing PyCharm Community Edition (the Python IDE for data science and web development)
  • Setting up a web browser driver (ChromeDriver, GeckoDriver, etc.).
  • Basic folder structure for test projects.
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3. Basics of Selenium WebDriver

  • WebDriver architecture and functionality.
  • Interacting with web elements (locators: ID, name, XPath, CSS selectors).
  • Common Selenium commands (e.g., find_element, send_keys, click, etc.).
  • Handling waits (explicit vs. implicit waits).
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4. Introduction to Pytest

  • Overview of Pytest: features and advantages.
  • Writing and running your first Pytest test case.
  • Understanding test discovery in Pytest.
  • Using assertions for validations.

5. Framework Structure and Best Practices

  • Designing a scalable and maintainable framework.
  • Creating a modular structure: separating tests, utilities, and configurations.
  • Using Page Object Model (POM) to improve code reusability.

6. Configuration Management

  • Managing test data with configuration files (e.g., config.ini or .env).
  • Parameterizing tests using Pytest.
  • Environment-specific configurations.

7. Advanced Selenium Techniques

  • Handling dynamic web elements and AJAX.
  • Working with dropdowns, frames, and windows.
  • File upload and download automation.
  • Taking screenshots for reporting.

8. Pytest Features and Plugins

  • Using fixtures for setup and teardown.
  • Parameterized tests to reduce code redundancy.
  • Markers for grouping and running specific test sets.
  • Integrating Pytest plugins like pytest-html for reporting and pytest-xdist for parallel execution.

9. Debugging and Error Handling

  • Debugging techniques for Selenium tests.
  • Handling exceptions and unexpected pop-ups.
  • Logging and its importance in test automation.

10. Generating Reports

  • Customizing Pytest HTML reports.
  • Analyzing test results for continuous improvement.

11. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

  • Setting up CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI).
  • Automating test execution in CI/CD pipelines.

12. Best Practices and Tips

  • Writing clean, reusable, and maintainable test scripts.
  • Avoiding anti-patterns in automation testing.
  • Strategies for handling flaky tests.

13. Real-World Use Cases

  • Examples of automating common test scenarios like login flows, form submissions, etc.
  • Case studies from projects you’ve worked on (if applicable).

14. Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • Browser compatibility problems and solutions.
  • Dealing with Selenium WebDriver limitations.
  • Addressing Pytest-related errors.

15. Learning Resources and Next Steps

  • Recommended tools and resources for continuous learning.
  • How to integrate other testing frameworks (e.g., API testing with Postman or Pytest requests).
  • Encouraging readers to contribute to open-source projects.