This course is tailored for automation testers and developers looking to advance their expertise in Selenium WebDriver and framework design. Starting with the latest Selenium 4.0 features, you’ll explore new capabilities like relative locators and advanced window handling techniques. The course then delves into taking partial screenshots of WebElements and validating UX aspects through element dimensions, ensuring you can handle even the most intricate automation tasks.
Advanced Selenium WebDriver Techniques and Framework Design
This course is part of Selenium WebDriver with Java and Frameworks for all levels Specialization
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What you'll learn
Understand the latest features of Selenium 4.0, including relative locators and window handling techniques.
Apply TestNG to organize and execute test cases, including parallel execution and custom configurations.
Evaluate the integration of Selenium with Jenkins for CI/CD, ensuring the automation framework meets continuous delivery needs.
Build a scalable automation framework with Maven, using Cucumber for BDD and Extent Reports for detailed logging and visualization.
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There are 11 modules in this course
In this module, we will explore the latest updates in Selenium 4.0, including the use of relative locators, managing multiple browser windows/tabs, and advanced WebElement handling techniques such as taking partial screenshots and validating element dimensions for UX purposes.
What's included
5 videos2 readings
In this module, we will delve into TestNG, highlighting its advantages and how it integrates into automation frameworks. We will cover everything from basic setup and XML configurations to advanced features like test prioritization, parallel execution, and using annotations for optimized test management.
What's included
15 videos
In this module, we will focus on essential Java OOP principles that are crucial for framework development. You will learn how to streamline your test code by leveraging inheritance with TestNG annotations, and how to use constructors and the 'super' keyword to pass values efficiently, ensuring a robust and reusable test framework.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will guide you through the process of creating a Maven project tailored for Selenium test automation. You will learn how to set up dependencies, execute comprehensive end-to-end tests, and leverage Java Streams for efficient data processing within your tests.
What's included
8 videos
In this module, we will introduce you to the Page Object Model (POM) design pattern, crucial for maintaining scalable test frameworks. You’ll learn how to create page object classes, implement Page Factory, and refactor your tests to ensure they are maintainable and efficient.
What's included
8 videos
In this module, we will focus on optimizing your test framework by configuring common test methods and global properties. You will also learn how to execute tests in parallel and use TestNG attributes to manage complex test scenarios efficiently.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will outline strategies for executing parallel tests and managing test execution control. You will learn how to integrate parameterization into your tests using data providers, handle test data dynamically, and implement utilities for capturing screenshots of failed tests.
What's included
4 videos
In this module, we will focus on enhancing your test framework with HTML reporting and thread-safe execution. You’ll learn how to generate comprehensive Extent Reports, integrate them with TestNG listeners, and implement thread-safe practices using the ThreadLocal class to avoid synchronization problems during test execution.
What's included
5 videos
In this module, we will explore how to run tests from the terminal using Maven, and integrate your Selenium framework with Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD). You’ll also learn to schedule automated test runs and configure them for headless execution within Jenkins.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will cover the integration of Cucumber into your Selenium framework, enabling behavior-driven development (BDD). You will learn how to set up Cucumber, create feature files, and implement step definitions to control the execution of your test scenarios effectively.
What's included
7 videos
In this module, we will prepare you for interviews by discussing common questions related to Selenium framework design and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles. You will also gain insights into explaining your framework’s architecture and design choices during interviews.
What's included
3 videos1 reading2 assignments
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