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Delve into designing a test automation framework using Java and Selenium. Learn about Selenium basics, TestNG, build management, logging, and reporting to automate web applications effectively.

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Testing the user interface for any application is generally time-consuming when done for each new release. UI test automation is the most common and effective way to simulate the actual user journey and business use-cases for any application. In this course, you will learn how to design a test automation framework from scratch for automating any web-based application using Java, Selenium, and TestNG. You’ll start by learning the basics of Selenium and TestNG and then move on to learn about build management, logging, and reporting, which are key learnings for any QA engineer or developer. By the end of this course, you will have successfully created a UI test automation framework.

Testing the user interface for any application is generally time-consuming when done for each new release. UI test automation is...Show More

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48 Lessons2 Quizzes

Introduction to UI Test Automation

4 Lessons

Get familiar with UI test automation, Selenium WebDriver, and framework design basics.

About the Course

UI Test Automation

Selenium WebDriver and its Architecture

Design Basics

Selenium WebDriver Basics

14 Lessons

Get started with Selenium WebDriver basics, enabling effective browser automation and advanced UI interactions.

WebDriver Installation and Initialization for Different Browsers

All About Desired Capabilities

Emulate Mobile-Web using Chrome

Locators in Selenium

Working with WebElements

Handling JavaScript Alerts, Confirmations, and Prompts

Handling DropDown, CheckBox, and Radio Button

Implicit, Explicit and Fluent Waits

Exception Handling

Handling Cookies

Working with Drag, Drop & Mouse Hover

Double-Click and Right-Click

Capture Screenshots

Quiz: Selenium WebDriver

TestNG Framework

9 Lessons

Break apart the TestNG framework for Java, covering annotations, parallel execution, and custom annotations.

What is TestNG?

TestNG Annotations

Running Tests in Parallel

Grouping of Tests

Parameterisation, DataProvider and Factory

Using Listeners

Retrying Failed Tests

Writing Custom Annotations

Quiz: TestNG

Build Management

2 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of creating projects with Maven and Gradle for effective build management.

Creating Maven Project

Creating Gradle Project

Configuration Management

2 Lessons

Take a closer look at configuration management and building hierarchy for adaptive test frameworks.

Basics of Configuration Management

Building Configuration Hierarchy and Overriding

Logging

2 Lessons

Implement Logback for efficient logging and use AspectJ for automatic test assertion logging.

Using Logback

Automatic Logging using Aspects

Reporting

2 Lessons

Master the steps to configure default TestNG reports and integrate Allure for enhanced documentation.

TestNG Reporting

Integrate Allure Reports

Designing the UI Test Automation Framework

8 Lessons

Learn how to use UI test automation frameworks with Selenium and Java effectively.

Designing Page Object Model

Loading the Components

Implement a WebDriver Manager

Implementing Page Object Model

Data Management

Putting Together - Design the UI Test Framework

Pitfalls and Suggestions

Writing First Test Script

Sample UI Test Framework

5 Lessons

Get started with building, running, and distributing a robust Selenium test automation framework.

Downloading Sample UI Test Framework

Building and Running Tests

Create and Upload Test Framework as a Library

Distribution of Test Framework Library

Conclusion

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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