Selenium With Python A Beginner S Guide

Step by step directions to get started with Selenium using Python as a programming languageKey features Get introduced to the world of Selenium Understand the concept of locators in Selenium Learn how to write scripts using Selenium WebDriver in Python Learn the concepts of synchronization Learn how to handle different HTML elements like form, table, alert, frame, and dropdown Learn about design patterns like the page object model, data-driven tests, and adding assertionsDescriptionSelenium is the most popular open source test automation tool available in the market. In the last decade, its usage has dramatically increased in the IT sector across all types of organizations. The reason for its popularity is mainly because it supports multiple programming languages, test executions on multiple browsers and operating systems. In this book, we will learn about the different components of Selenium. We will discuss the concepts of WebDriver and learn how to apply test automation concepts with it to automate the testing of our application. We will learn the process of recognizing the test objects on the screen and writing Selenium commands using Python as a programming languageWe will also discuss how to use design patterns like the page object mode and data-driven testing to ensure building a robust test framework, which is modular and scalable in nature. What will you learnThe objective is to introduce the world of Selenium to a manual tester who knows Python as a programming language. You will learn to demystify the concept of identifying test objects and writing Selenium commands to create robust test scripts. This book will help learn to automate different HTML elements, which we come across in the web applications we need to test. You will understand how to build a good test suite by learning the concept of design patterns like the page object model and data-driven tests to ensure maintainability of code. Who this book is for This book is for people who have experience in manual testing and knowledge in Python as a programming language. This book will also be helpful for a developer who knows Python as a programming language and is looking for test automation as a career option. Table of contents1. Selenium - Important Conceptual Background2. Selenium IDE3. Locators in Selenium4. Installation and Setup5. Selenium WebDriver6. Unit Test Creation n Python7. Synchronizing Tests8. Parameterization of Tests9. Handling Different Web Elements10. Working with Frames11. Concept of the Page Object Model12. Implementing Selenium Grid About the authorPallavi has an overall professional experience of 14 years. She has worked in varied roles as a product/project manager in the presales team and marketing team for solutions on test automation tools.She holds two provisional patents along with other contributors for her work on building tool agnostic test automation framework solutions. Currently, she is acting as a test automation coach, writer, speakerand owner at 5 Elements Learning where she collaborates and works with test automation enthusiasts across the globe. As an avid learner, she likes to keep herself updated to the latest trends andTechnologies. She is a firm believer in a larger good and likes to live by example.She volunteers her time for the organization eVidyaloka where she acts as a centre administrator. She is a lifetime member for the Jabarkhet forest reserve and People for Animals.Her Website: http://5elementslearning.comHer LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pallavirsharma/

This book is a beginner's guide to automation testing using Python and Selenium WebDriver. I have explained all the topics in a simple, concise and easy language with thorough examples, codes and have tried my best to make the learning process fun, informative and interesting at the same time. If you want to gain an in-depth understanding, it is quite a simple book for the job. In addition, it is a good way to get started with learning Selenium with Python

Test your web applications with multiple browsers using the Selenium Framework to ensure the quality of web applications Save your valuable time by using Selenium to record, tweak and replay your test scripts Get rid of any bugs deteriorating the quality of your web applications Take your web applications one step closer to perfection using Selenium tests Packed with detailed working examples that illustrate the techniques and tools for debugging In Detail Selenium is a suite of tools to automate web application testing across many platforms. A strong understanding of using Selenium will get you developing tests to ensure the quality of your applications. This book helps you understand and use Selenium to create tests and make sure that what your user expects to do can be done. It will guide you to successfully implement Selenium tests to ensure the quality of your applications. The Selenium Testing Tools Beginner's guide shows developers and testers how to create automated tests using a browser. You'll be able to create tests using Selenium IDE, Selenium Remote Control and Selenium 2 as well. A chapter is completely dedicated to Selenium 2. We will then see how our tests use element locators such as css, xpath, DOM to find elements on the page. Once all the tests have been created we will have a look at how we can speed up the execution of our tests using Selenium Grid. A beginner's guide to writing Selenium tests using different aspects of the Framework to give you confidence in your web application.

Implement different testing techniques using Selenium WebDriver with the Python programming language. This quick reference provides simple functional test cases with a syntax-based approach for Selenium WebDriver. You’ll begin by reviewing the basics of Selenium WebDriver and its architectural design history and then move on to the configuration and installation of Selenium library for different web browsers, including the basic commands needed to start test scripts in various browsers. You’ll review action commands of keyboard and mouse for testing user interactions in a web page and see how hyperlinks are tested. The book also examines various web elements using eight different locators provided by Selenium to help you choose the one best suited to your needs. All Python scripts are ready to test real examples, all of which are explained thoroughly with problem statements. You’ll use different Python design patterns to automate test scripts that can be incorporated with Selenium. In the end, Python Testing with Selenium will provide you with the expertise to write your own test cases in future. What You’ll Learn Install and configure Selenium WebDriver with Python for different web-browsers Review basic commands of Selenium Locate web elements Work with UI based web elements Assert web elements and handle exceptions Write test scripts in Page Object Model Write test cases with Unittest framework Who This Book Is For Python developers/testers who want to test their web applications

A refresher for Java developers on how to use Selenium IDE and Selenium Grid to automate web browsers KEY FEATURES ● Extensive practical demonstration of Selenium with numerous real-world examples. ● Includes thorough examination of various test automation ideas. ● Covers tools in conjunction with Selenium for implementing browser and web test automation projects. DESCRIPTION This book introduces setting up the environment for writing test scripts after covering Selenium and its capabilities. Numerous functionalities, including the web driver interface, the web element interface, and locators, are illustrated in-depth using the By class. Additionally, the book presents tasks such as HTML element manipulation, mouse and keyboard operations, dropdown, table, window, alert, frame, action class, and synchronization. Along with Selenium IDE and Selenium Webdriver, the book also covers another critical feature, which is the implementation of Selenium Grid, that allows the test suite to execute in parallel across several settings. Several add-on automation scripts, such as those for taking screenshots, object and data information, are thoroughly displayed and explained in this book. The book discusses tools like TestNG and Maven that aid in the overall development of the test project ecosystem. After reading the book, you should feel extremely competent in utilizing Selenium to automate a variety of web and browser testing scenarios and tasks. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Get trained to automate the end-to-end testing of online applications with Selenium Webdriver. ● Confidently configure the Selenium Grid for cross-browser testing. ● Create locators quickly for various HTML elements on the page. ● Opportunities to improve test writing skills with the popular unit test framework, TestNG. ● An in-depth explanation of the management of objects and data in the test project. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is intended for software test engineers who wish to develop a strong foundation in Selenium implementation to create test automation solutions. Basic knowledge of testing and Java as a programming language is required. AUTHOR BIO Pallavi is a multi-skilled professional and has donned many hats in her career span. She founded 5 Elements Learning, where she acted as a coach, writer, and speaker on test automation solutions and collaborated with learning enthusiasts, organizations, and mentors from across the globe. She is a Steering Committee member at Agile Testing Alliance(ATA). She has contributed to Selenium Documentation, at the Selenium Project. She is the author of the book ‘Selenium with Python Beginners’ with BPB Publications. She has curated, organized, and acted as a jury for various international conferences and meetups like Selenium Conference India, StepIn Delhi, Selenium Conference by ATA, APISummit by ATA, and Global Testing Retreat by ATA. She is a firm believer in the larger good and likes to live by example. She volunteers her resources for Jabarkhet forest reserve, People for animals, and Wildlife SOS. She lives in the National Capital Region with her doctor parents, her husband, two children [sometimes she wonders though!], and a labrador. She likes to pen her thoughts as short stories, poems, and anecdotes. She is a firm believer in giving and living by example which she continues to learn, as life continues.

If you are a quality testing professional, or a software or web application developer looking to create automation test scripts for your web applications, with an interest in Python, then this is the perfect guide for you. Python developers who need to do Selenium testing need not learn Java, as they can directly use Selenium for testing with this book.

By taking you through the development of a real web application from beginning to end, the second edition of this hands-on guide demonstrates the practical advantages of test-driven development (TDD) with Python. You’ll learn how to write and run tests before building each part of your app, and then develop the minimum amount of code required to pass those tests. The result? Clean code that works. In the process, you’ll learn the basics of Django, Selenium, Git, jQuery, and Mock, along with current web development techniques. If you’re ready to take your Python skills to the next level, this book—updated for Python 3.6—clearly demonstrates how TDD encourages simple designs and inspires confidence. Dive into the TDD workflow, including the unit test/code cycle and refactoring Use unit tests for classes and functions, and functional tests for user interactions within the browser Learn when and how to use mock objects, and the pros and cons of isolated vs. integrated tests Test and automate your deployments with a staging server Apply tests to the third-party plugins you integrate into your site Run tests automatically by using a Continuous Integration environment Use TDD to build a REST API with a front-end Ajax interface

This is a cookbook packed with code examples and step-by-step instructions to ease your learning curve. This book is intended for software quality assurance/testing professionals, software project managers, or software developers with prior experience in using Selenium and Java for testing web-based applications. This book also provides examples for C#, Python, and Ruby users.