Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation
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Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation
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Explain the architecture of Selenium WebDriver and its role in browser automation.
Implement basic to advanced Selenium WebDriver scripts to automate web applications across multiple browsers.
Assess the effectiveness of different Selenium WebDriver techniques in handling complex web elements and scenarios.
Build a complete test automation framework with Selenium WebDriver and Java, using best practices and real-world strategies.
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There are 13 modules in this course
This course is your gateway to mastering Selenium WebDriver and Java, two essential tools for web automation. You will begin with an introduction to Selenium's core features, gaining an understanding of its architecture and capabilities. As you progress, you'll set up your environment by installing Java and Selenium, and then move on to writing your first test scripts. Each lesson is designed to build your knowledge systematically, ensuring you grasp the fundamental concepts before tackling more complex topics.
As you advance, the course will delve into Java basics, tailored specifically for Selenium automation. You'll learn to work with variables, data types, loops, arrays, and ArrayListsβkey programming constructs needed for writing effective test scripts. The course will also guide you through identifying web elements using various locator techniques, which are crucial for automating interactions with web pages. By the end of this section, you'll be able to handle even the most challenging locators with ease. In the final stages, youβll explore advanced Selenium techniques, such as handling dropdowns, frames, and alerts, as well as synchronizing test scripts with waits. Real-world exercises and problem-solving sessions will help you solidify your learning, allowing you to confidently apply your skills in professional environments. Whether you're a beginner or someone looking to enhance their automation skills, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in the field of test automation. This course is designed for aspiring automation testers, software developers, and QA engineers who are looking to build a strong foundation in Selenium WebDriver and Java. A basic understanding of programming concepts is recommended but not mandatory, as the course includes a comprehensive Java tutorial.
In this module, we will introduce you to the fundamentals of Selenium, highlighting its importance, features, and the underlying architecture of Selenium WebDriver. This foundation will prepare you for more advanced concepts in the subsequent sections.
What's included
3 videos2 readings
3 videosβ’Total 24 minutes
- Course FAQsβ’4 minutes
- Selenium Features- What You Need to Knowβ’10 minutes
- Selenium WebDriver Architecture Simplifiedβ’10 minutes
2 readingsβ’Total 20 minutes
- Introduction to the Course 'Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation'β’10 minutes
- Full Specialization Resourcesβ’10 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through the installation and setup process of Java and Selenium, along with essential tools like Eclipse and Maven. You will also learn how to run basic tests on various browsers, ensuring your environment is fully prepared for Selenium automation.
What's included
9 videos
9 videosβ’Total 81 minutes
- Install Java and Eclipse β Set Up Maven Project from Scratchβ’19 minutes
- How to Set JAVAHOME Path in MACβ’5 minutes
- Understanding the Core Concept of Browser Driver Classes and WebDriver Interfaceβ’18 minutes
- How to Run Tests in Google Chrome and Importance of Chromedriver.exe fileβ’8 minutes
- Troubleshooting Steps, If You Fail to Invoke Chrome Browser with Seleniumβ’3 minutes
- Getting Started with Basic Selenium WebDriver Methodsβ’11 minutes
- Update with the Latest Selenium Version - Selenium Manager (Beta)β’4 minutes
- How to Run Tests in Firefox and Edge Browser with Gecko and Edge Driversβ’6 minutes
- Running the Tests in Microsoft Edge Browser- Importance of Edge Driverβ’6 minutes
In this module, we will revisit core Java concepts that are crucial for effective Selenium automation. You'll gain hands-on experience with arrays, loops, and methods, which will form the backbone of your Selenium scripts.
What's included
9 videos1 assignment
9 videosβ’Total 85 minutes
- Course Strategy to Learn Java Basics for Selenium Automationβ’3 minutes
- Introduction to Java Variables and Data Types with Examplesβ’10 minutes
- What Are Arrays in Java? How to Initialize and Retrieve the Values of Arrayβ’7 minutes
- Introduction to For Loop to Iterate over Array of Strings and Integersβ’11 minutes
- Enhanced for Loop Declaration and Using Conditional Statements Inside the Loopsβ’11 minutes
- What Is Arraylist and Differences Between Arraylist and Arraysβ’9 minutes
- Iterating over Arrays and Arraylists and Its Related Methodsβ’8 minutes
- Strings in Java - How to Declare Strings and Important String Methodsβ’15 minutes
- How to Create Methods and Access Methods Using Java Class Objectsβ’11 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 1β’15 minutes
In this module, we will explore various locator techniques, from basic ID and name locators to more advanced CSS selectors and Xpath. You'll also learn how to use tools and plugins to streamline the process of identifying and validating web elements.
What's included
7 videos
7 videosβ’Total 78 minutes
- Importance of Locators in Selenium WebDriver to Identify the Elementsβ’5 minutes
- Identifying the Web Elements with ID and Name Locators with Exampleβ’14 minutes
- Introducing Class Name and CSS Selector Locators to Identify Elementsβ’12 minutes
- Browser Plugins - Selectorshub to Identify and Validate the Elements on the Pageβ’9 minutes
- Working with Xpath and linktext Locators and Different Ways of Writing xpathsβ’11 minutes
- Building Customized Xpath and CSS Selector Locators Based on HTML Attributesβ’13 minutes
- Generating xpaths with Parent to Child Tags Traverse Techniquesβ’14 minutes
In this module, we will dive into advanced locator techniques and parsing methods to handle more complex automation scenarios. You'll also explore cross-browser testing strategies and refine your skills in identifying and inspecting elements across different browsers.
What's included
8 videos
8 videosβ’Total 90 minutes
- Generating CSS Selectors Based on Regular Expressions - Exampleβ’22 minutes
- Identifying Web Elements Based on Unique Tag Name Locators - Exampleβ’18 minutes
- Generating xpaths Based on the Button Texts on the Page with the Exampleβ’7 minutes
- Parse the String with Java Methods to Get the Password Dynamically from the Pageβ’15 minutes
- Running the Tests in Cross Browser and How to Inspect Objects in Edge and Firefoxβ’4 minutes
- Identify Locators Using Siblings with Xpath Traverse - Exampleβ’11 minutes
- How to Traverse from Child Element to Parent Element with xpath - Exampleβ’5 minutes
- Automate Browser Navigations and Window Properties with Selenium WebDriverβ’7 minutes
In this module, we will focus on automating a wide range of web elements using Selenium WebDriver. You'll learn to handle everything from dropdowns to calendars and assertions, culminating in comprehensive end-to-end UI automation.
What's included
11 videos1 assignment
11 videosβ’Total 168 minutes
- Handling Static Dropdowns with Select WebDriver APIβ’14 minutes
- Updated Lecture on Latest Dropdown Looping UIβ’16 minutes
- Handle Dynamic Dropdowns with WebDriver APIβ’18 minutes
- Parent-Child Relationship Locator to Identify the Objects Uniquelyβ’13 minutes
- Handling AutoSuggestive Dropdowns Using Seleniumβ’13 minutes
- Handling Checkbox and Getting the Size of Them with Seleniumβ’15 minutes
- Importance of Assertions in Automation Testing and How to Use Themβ’16 minutes
- Handling Calendar UI in Travel Websites Using Seleniumβ’12 minutes
- Validating if UI Elements Are Disabled or Enabled with Attributesβ’16 minutes
- End-to-End Automation Using All UI Elements with Seleniumβ’17 minutes
- Handling Java Alerts Using Selenium WebDriverβ’18 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 2β’15 minutes
In this module, we will take a deep dive into functional testing using Selenium, focusing on real-world scenarios like e-commerce cart automation. You'll refine your code, improve your debugging skills, and learn to solve common issues with locators.
What's included
6 videos
6 videosβ’Total 92 minutes
- Code Formatting and Debuggingβ’24 minutes
- Problem - Adding Items to Cart for Ecommerce Appβ’8 minutes
- Sending Array of Products to Cart for Checkoutβ’14 minutes
- Building Programming Logic to Process Items in Array for Cartβ’11 minutes
- Debugging the Code to Understand How Flow Is Being Builtβ’20 minutes
- Fixing the Problem of Inconsistent Locators and Making Tests Cleanβ’14 minutes
In this module, we will explore various synchronization techniques in Selenium WebDriver. You'll gain a thorough understanding of implicit, explicit, and fluent waits, and learn to apply these techniques to improve the stability and reliability of your automation scripts.
What's included
8 videos
8 videosβ’Total 112 minutes
- What Is Implicit Wait? Explain with Real-Time Scenarioβ’12 minutes
- What Is Explicit Wait? Explain with Real-Time Scenarioβ’12 minutes
- Scenario to Automate and Necessity of Waits in the Exampleβ’16 minutes
- Practical Examples of Implicit Waitβ’15 minutes
- Practical Examples of Explicit Waitsβ’16 minutes
- What Is Fluent Wait and Its Advantages?β’11 minutes
- Building Customized Methods Using Fluent Waitβ’21 minutes
- Practise Example on Fluent Waitβ’9 minutes
In this module, we will cover advanced techniques to automate Ajax interactions, handle child windows, and work with iframes. You'll learn to manage these complex interactions effectively, ensuring smooth and reliable test automation.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videosβ’Total 69 minutes
- Handling Ajax/Mouse Interactionsβ’11 minutes
- Actions Class β Real-Time Exampleβ’12 minutes
- Window Handle Concepts β Real-Time Exampleβ’13 minutes
- Live Example on Working with Child Windowsβ’9 minutes
- How to Handle Framesβ’11 minutes
- Frames Techniques β Real-Time Exampleβ’14 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 3β’15 minutes
In this module, we will provide hands-on exercises to help you apply the concepts learned so far. You'll work on real-world scenarios, optimizing your WebDriver usage, managing tabs, and solving complex automation challenges.
What's included
6 videos
6 videosβ’Total 77 minutes
- Practise Exercise- Print the Links Count in the Pageβ’13 minutes
- Exercise 1.1 - Limiting WebDriver Scopeβ’14 minutes
- How to Open the Links in Separate Tabs - Optimized Solutionβ’9 minutes
- Getting the Titles of Child Tabs with Optimized While Loopβ’14 minutes
- Handling Calendar UI in Travel Websitesβ’16 minutes
- Generic Method to Handle Calendar with Month and Dateβ’12 minutes
In this module, we will address practical problems you might face while using Selenium. You'll learn techniques to handle scrolling, table grids, and dynamic data parsing, equipping you with the skills to tackle real-world testing challenges.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 30 minutes
- How to Perform Scrolling Within Table and Window Level Using JavaScriptExecutorβ’13 minutes
- How to Handle Table Grids in Webpageβ’10 minutes
- Parsing String and Comparing with Generated Sum Value -Exerciseβ’7 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 4β’15 minutes
In this module, we will cover miscellaneous but essential topics in Selenium WebDriver. You'll learn to manage browser settings, automate broken link checks, and integrate soft assertions to make your tests more robust and comprehensive.
What's included
8 videos
8 videosβ’Total 75 minutes
- Handling HTTPS Certifications in Automated Browsersβ’8 minutes
- Explore Chrome Options to Set Proxies, Plugins, and Paths on Chrome Browserβ’10 minutes
- Maximizing Window and Deleting Cookiesβ’7 minutes
- How to Take Screenshots in Seleniumβ’13 minutes
- Strategy to Automate the Broken Links with Seleniumβ’13 minutes
- Open Connection Method to Identify Status Codes of the Linksβ’8 minutes
- Iterate over All Links in the Page to Validate Broken Links Mechanismβ’10 minutes
- Importance of Soft Assertions in Selenium WebDriverβ’6 minutes
In this module, we will delve into Java Streams and their application in Selenium automation. You'll learn to automate sorting, pagination, and filtering in web tables, using Java Streams to enhance the efficiency and readability of your test scripts.
What's included
6 videos1 reading3 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 138 minutes
- Important Note - Plan of Learning this Sectionβ’3 minutes
- Learn Everything about Java Streamsβ’76 minutes
- Perform Web Table Sorting Using Selenium Java Streamsβ’18 minutes
- Build Custom Selenium Methods Using Streams Mapperβ’16 minutes
- Automating Pagination Scenarios to Search the Data Using Do While Loopβ’11 minutes
- Filter the Web Table Using Selenium Java Streamsβ’16 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 10 minutes
- Conclusion to the Course 'Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation'β’10 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 90 minutes
- Assessment 5β’15 minutes
- Full Course Assessmentβ’60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessmentβ’15 minutes
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