Selenium Advanced Training - March 2025

Welcome to the Pragmatic Training - Selenium Advanced repository! This repository contains the sample code, documentation, and resources for the Selenium Advanced WebDriver course conducted by Pragmatic Test Labs.

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About the Training

At Pragmatic Test Labs, we focus on equipping professionals with cutting-edge skills in software testing and automation. This course is designed to take your Selenium expertise to the next level with advanced topics, hands-on exercises, and best practices.

• Start Date: 8th March 2025 (Saturday)
• Duration: 28+ hours (8 sessions)
• Mode: Online (Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM)
• Fee: LKR 50,000 (USD 175)

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Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Test Automation

• Test automation fundamentals
• Overview of Selenium WebDriver
• Setting up the test automation environment (IntelliJ IDEA, Maven, TestNG, etc.)
• Dependency management with Maven
• Creating basic test scenarios

Module 2: Advanced Web Element Handling

• Handling JavaScript popups, iframes, and alerts
• Simulating user actions using the Actions class
• Synchronization with waits (Implicit, Explicit, Fluent)

Module 3: Mastering Location Strategies

• Advanced XPath and CSS Selectors
• Using Chrome DevTools for element inspection
• Best practices for locators

Module 4: Unit Testing and Framework Setup

• TestNG annotations and assertions
• IntelliJ IDEA configuration for Maven and WebDriver
• Running test suites and generating reports

Module 5: Cross-Browser Testing

• Testing with Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
• Headless testing in non-GUI mode

Module 6: Test Automation Frameworks

• Types of frameworks (Data-Driven, Keyword-Driven, Hybrid)
• Page Object Model (POM) and Page Factory design patterns
• Custom methods and reusable components
• Creating a support class for checkboxes and buttons

Module 7: Continuous Integration and Deployment

• Integrating Selenium tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Using tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Parallel test execution and environment management

Module 8: Advanced Strategies and Optimization

• Data-driven and keyword-driven testing
• Reducing test flakiness and optimizing test suites
• Debugging with IntelliJ IDEA
• Distributed testing using BrowserStack/Sauce Labs

Module 9: Cucumber Selenium Integration

• Setting up Cucumber with Selenium in IntelliJ IDEA
• Writing Gherkin scenarios and implementing step definitions
• Data-driven testing using Examples and Scenario Outline
• Integrating existing Page Object models with step definitions
• Using Hooks for test setup and teardown
• Generating and customizing Cucumber reports

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Features of the Training

• Hands-On Learning: Real-world examples and exercises.
• Access to Code Repository: All sample code and scripts available here.
• Interactive Doubt-Clearing: Dedicated sessions to address challenges.
• Certification of Completion: Provided upon successful completion of the course.

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Repository Contents

• src/: Sample code for modules and hands-on exercises.
• docs/: Course-related documentation and reference materials.
• resources/: Test data, features and configuration files.
• README.md: Repository overview (this file).

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Prerequisites

• Skills: Basic knowledge of Java programming and Selenium WebDriver.
• Setup:
  • JDK 8+ installed
  • IntelliJ IDEA (Community or Ultimate)