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Build an automation framework from scratch. Design a web automation framework with Python and Selenium and test web applications like a pro
Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
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Beginner level
Ideal for QA pros and manual testers. No prior automation or coding knowledge needed; all topics are taught from scratch.
Recommended experience
Beginner level
Ideal for QA pros and manual testers. No prior automation or coding knowledge needed; all topics are taught from scratch.
Identify key concepts and functions of Selenium WebDriver and Python.
Use Selenium WebDriver to automate browser actions and Python to write automation scripts.
Evaluate and debug Selenium scripts for optimal performance.
Integrate Jenkins and GitHub with Selenium
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Looking to enter the automation industry with the latest technologies or learn how Selenium WebDriver and Python programming are used in automation projects? This course helps you build a solid foundation in web automation frameworks. It provides comprehensive coverage of Selenium WebDriver and Python, starting with basic concepts like variables, data types, control flow, object-oriented programming, exception handling, and functions.
You'll learn to install and run Selenium WebDriver on various browsers, progressing to designing automation frameworks for testing web applications. By the end, you'll be familiar with Python and Selenium WebDriver, and capable of testing real-world web applications on any browser. You'll also set up and configure Python, install Selenium WebDriver using pip, understand unit testing with Pytest, master data-driven testing, perform cross-browser testing, and integrate Jenkins and GitHub with Selenium.
This course is ideal for quality assurance professionals or manual testers looking to enter automation testing, with no prior knowledge required as all topics are taught from scratch.
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The included projects guide learners through building and refining automation frameworks using real web applications, applying skills in Python, Selenium WebDriver, Git, and Jenkins to solve authentic testing and continuous integration challenges. Learners will implement practical solutions, such as data-driven testing, cross-browser testing, and CI/CD pipeline integration, preparing them for real-world automation tasks.
Recall the steps to install and configure Python and Selenium WebDriver
Explain Python variables, data types, and control structures
Utilize advanced data types and reusable code in Python projects
Differentiate between various classes and objects and manipulate them effectively in Python
Understand the installation and configuration of Selenium WebDriver for multiple browsers
Apply skills to automate web tests across different operating systems
Analyze and locate web elements using advanced XPath and CSS Selectors
Evaluate and implement efficient wait strategies for reliable test execution
Implement a logging infrastructure in Python
Write and manage test cases using unittest and Pytest
Build and refine robust automation frameworks with Selenium WebDriver
Perform data-driven testing and manage test suites
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