Mastering Selenium WebDriver and Java Fundamentals
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Mastering Selenium WebDriver and Java Fundamentals
This course is part of Selenium WebDriver 4 with Java - Zero To Hero Specialization
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What you'll learn
Grasp the architecture and history of Selenium WebDriver, and comprehend the installation and configuration of Java, Eclipse, and Maven.
Use Java programming skills to write and debug essential automation scripts, and execute Selenium tests on various browsers, managing configurations.
Inspect and interact with web elements using advanced techniques, handle synchronization issues, and automate complex web interactions.
Execute JavaScript, manage multiple windows and iFrames, and perform advanced actions with Actions class while handling common Selenium exceptions.
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There are 21 modules in this course
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This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course starts with an introduction to Selenium WebDriver and its architecture, emphasizing its crucial role in GUI automation. It covers the evolution of Selenium and reasons for its popularity, ensuring you have continuous support throughout your learning. You'll set up essential tools like Java, Eclipse, and Maven with detailed installation guides for both Mac and Windows. Fundamental Java concepts, including data types, classes, methods, and object-oriented programming, are thoroughly explored to equip you for writing and understanding Selenium scripts. The core of the course focuses on mastering Selenium WebDriver, including environment setup, project creation, running tests on various browsers, locating and interacting with web elements, and managing synchronization issues. Advanced topics cover JavaScript execution, window and iFrame management, mouse and keyboard events using the Actions class, and handling exceptions. By the end, you'll understand Selenium WebDriver architecture, configure necessary tools, write and debug Java programs, execute tests on different browsers, handle complex web interactions, and manage multiple windows and iFrames, enhancing your ability to build robust automation frameworks. Designed for software developers, QA engineers, and test automation professionals, this course requires a basic understanding of programming but covers Java fundamentals from scratch.
In this module, we will provide an overview of the course, introducing the key topics you will learn, the instructor's background, and the importance of Selenium WebDriver. Additionally, we will delve into the architecture of Selenium WebDriver and how it operates, along with ways to stay connected with the instructor.
What's included
5 videos2 readings
5 videosβ’Total 21 minutes
- Introduction to the Specializationβ’5 minutes
- Instructor Introductionβ’1 minute
- Why Selenium?β’5 minutes
- Selenium WebDriver Architecture - How the WebDriver Works?β’5 minutes
- How to Reach Me Anytime and Ask Questionsβ’3 minutes
2 readingsβ’Total 20 minutes
- Introduction to the Course 'Mastering Selenium WebDriver and Java Fundamentals'β’10 minutes
- Full Specialization Resourcesβ’10 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through the installation and configuration of essential tools and plug-ins, including Java, Eclipse, and Maven, on both Mac and Windows systems. By the end of this section, you will have a fully set-up development environment ready for Selenium WebDriver projects.
What's included
8 videos
8 videosβ’Total 42 minutes
- Java Overview and Version Selectionβ’5 minutes
- Java Install and Setup - Macβ’6 minutes
- Java Install and Setup - Windowsβ’4 minutes
- Installing Eclipse β Windowsβ’5 minutes
- Eclipse Installation β Macβ’4 minutes
- Maven Download and Setup β Windowsβ’8 minutes
- Maven Download and Setup β Macβ’6 minutes
- Installing Maven Plug-in In Eclipseβ’3 minutes
In this module, we will cover fundamental Java concepts including writing your first program, understanding variables and data types, and exploring string methods and arrays. These concepts will provide a strong foundation for working with Java in Selenium WebDriver automation.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
7 videosβ’Total 89 minutes
- First Program and Some Tipsβ’15 minutes
- Variables and Data Typesβ’18 minutes
- Default Variable Valuesβ’9 minutes
- Reference Data Type - Strings Exampleβ’12 minutes
- String Methods - Part 1β’11 minutes
- String Methods - Part 2β’9 minutes
- Arraysβ’16 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Java Concepts - Data Types - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce you to object-oriented programming concepts in Java, focusing on methods and classes. Through practical examples, you will learn how to implement methods, understand return types, and explore different classes used in Java programming.
What's included
4 videos
4 videosβ’Total 42 minutes
- Methods Introductionβ’9 minutes
- Methods - Practical Exampleβ’11 minutes
- Understanding Return Typeβ’10 minutes
- Class Introductionβ’11 minutes
In this module, we will delve into practical examples of getters, setters, and the 'this' keyword in Java. Additionally, we will explore the concept of constructors and their role in Java programming, enhancing your understanding of these key components.
What's included
4 videos
4 videosβ’Total 35 minutes
- Getters-Setters and This Keyword - Part 1β’11 minutes
- Getters-Setters and This Keyword - Part 2β’9 minutes
- Getters-Setters and This Keyword - Part 3β’4 minutes
- Constructorsβ’11 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through setting up the Selenium WebDriver environment, including creating your first project and configuring it using Maven. You will also learn how to attach JavaDoc to your project and understand the new syntax introduced in Selenium 4.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videosβ’Total 43 minutes
- Environment Setup and First Project Creationβ’18 minutes
- First Project Creation Using Mavenβ’11 minutes
- How to Add Selenium WebDriver JavaDocβ’8 minutes
- Selenium 4 New Syntaxβ’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Selenium WebDriver β Setup - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will demonstrate how to run automated tests on various browsers, configure system paths for drivers, and use Selenium Manager. Additionally, you will learn about common interview questions related to running tests on different browsers, enhancing your test automation skills.
What's included
9 videos
9 videosβ’Total 58 minutes
- Running Tests on Firefoxβ’10 minutes
- Running Tests on Google Chromeβ’13 minutes
- Running Tests on Edgeβ’7 minutes
- Requirements to Run Tests on Safariβ’5 minutes
- Running Tests on Safariβ’5 minutes
- Setting Drivers in the System Path β Macβ’3 minutes
- How to Set Drivers in the System Path β Windowsβ’5 minutes
- How to Use Selenium Managerβ’7 minutes
- Interview Questionsβ’3 minutes
In this module, we will explore techniques for inspecting web elements using DevTools in various browsers. You will also learn how to install and use SelectorsHub, generate XPath, and handle disappearing elements, equipping you with advanced inspection skills for web automation.
What's included
8 videos
8 videosβ’Total 63 minutes
- Introductionβ’4 minutes
- How to Inspect Elements Using Firefox DevTools?β’12 minutes
- Inspecting Elements Using Chrome DevToolsβ’10 minutes
- SelectorsHub Installationβ’5 minutes
- How to Use SelectorsHubβ’9 minutes
- Tricks to Generate XPathβ’10 minutes
- Best Element Inspect Toolβ’5 minutes
- How to Inspect Disappearing Elementsβ’8 minutes
In this module, we will cover multiple methods to locate web elements using attributes like id, XPath, name, linkText, partialLinkText, className, and tagName. These techniques will be applied in practical scenarios, and you will also gain insights into common interview questions on element location.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videosβ’Total 39 minutes
- Finding Elements Using id and XPathβ’11 minutes
- Finding Elements Using Nameβ’4 minutes
- Finding Elements Using LinkText and PartialLinkTextβ’10 minutes
- Finding Elements Using Class Nameβ’8 minutes
- Finding Elements Using TagName and Interview Questionβ’7 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Multiple Ways to Locate Elements - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will delve into advanced locator strategies using CSS selectors. You will learn how to use id and class attributes, apply wildcards, and find child nodes, enhancing your ability to locate elements on a webpage effectively.
What's included
4 videos
4 videosβ’Total 40 minutes
- Using Id with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Selectors to Find Elementsβ’10 minutes
- Using Multiple Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Classes to Find Elementsβ’11 minutes
- Using Wildcards with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Selectorsβ’11 minutes
- Finding Child Nodes using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Selectorsβ’7 minutes
In this module, we will explore advanced XPath locators, covering the differences between absolute and relative XPath, and how to build effective XPath using various functions. You will also learn to identify parent and sibling nodes, applying these concepts in practical exercises.
What's included
7 videos
7 videosβ’Total 59 minutes
- Difference Between Absolute and Relative XPathβ’12 minutes
- Building an Effective XPathβ’6 minutes
- Using Text to Build an Effective XPathβ’8 minutes
- Building XPath Using the Contains Keywordβ’6 minutes
- Building XPath Using the Starts-With Keywordβ’8 minutes
- Finding Parent and Sibling Nodesβ’8 minutes
- Exercise with Solution + Interview Questionβ’12 minutes
In this module, we will cover various interactions with web elements, including clicking, typing, handling different element states, working with lists, dropdowns, and hidden elements. You will learn to implement these interactions in practical Selenium automation scenarios.
What's included
12 videos1 assignment
12 videosβ’Total 123 minutes
- JUnit Introductionβ’12 minutes
- Clicking and Typing on a Web Elementβ’14 minutes
- Navigating Between Webpagesβ’17 minutes
- Finding the State of a WebElement (Disabled and Enabled Elements)β’10 minutes
- Working with Radio Buttons and Checkboxesβ’14 minutes
- Working with a List of Elementsβ’12 minutes
- Understanding Drop-Down Elementsβ’5 minutes
- Working with a Drop-Down Elementβ’10 minutes
- Understanding Multiple Select Elementsβ’4 minutes
- Working with Multiple Selectβ’9 minutes
- How to Work with Hidden Elementsβ’6 minutes
- Working with Hidden Elementsβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Selenium WebDriver - Working with WebElements - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce you to working with browser profiles and options. You will learn the significance of Firefox profiles, how to use them in Selenium automation codes, and configure Chrome options to work with extensions, enhancing your web automation capabilities.
What's included
3 videos
3 videosβ’Total 23 minutes
- Firefox Profiles Introductionβ’6 minutes
- Using Firefox Profile in Web Automation Codesβ’6 minutes
- Chrome Options - Bringing Up Chrome with Extensionsβ’11 minutes
In this module, we will explore useful methods and properties in Selenium WebDriver. You will learn how to retrieve text and attribute values, create generic methods to find elements, and refactor code using utility methods for checking element presence, improving your automation efficiency.
What's included
6 videos
6 videosβ’Total 47 minutes
- Getting the Text on an Elementβ’6 minutes
- Getting Value of an Element Attributeβ’6 minutes
- Generic Method to Find Elementsβ’13 minutes
- Generic Method to Find Element Listβ’6 minutes
- Checking Whether the Element Is Presentβ’9 minutes
- Generic Methods - Code Refactoringβ’6 minutes
In this module, we will address handling synchronization issues in Selenium WebDriver. You will learn the differences between implicit and explicit waits, how to implement them, and develop generic methods to handle synchronization issues, along with insights into related interview questions.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videosβ’Total 53 minutes
- Implicit Wait Versus Explicit Waitβ’11 minutes
- Implicit Waitβ’7 minutes
- Explicit Waitβ’9 minutes
- Generic Method to Work with Explicit Wait - Part 1β’11 minutes
- Generic Method to Work with Explicit Wait - Part 2β’8 minutes
- Interview Questionsβ’6 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Selenium WebDriver - Wait Types - Handling Synchronization Issues - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will cover advanced interactions in Selenium WebDriver, including working with calendar date pickers, dynamic dropdowns, and capturing screenshots. You will learn through practical and real-time examples, enhancing your web automation skills.
What's included
6 videos
6 videosβ’Total 55 minutes
- Calendar Selection - Working with Date Pickersβ’9 minutes
- Calendar Selection β Practical Exampleβ’4 minutes
- Calendar Selection β Real-Time Exampleβ’7 minutes
- AutoComplete - Working with Dynamic Dropdownsβ’15 minutes
- AutoComplete - Additional Examplesβ’8 minutes
- How To Take Screenshotsβ’12 minutes
In this module, we will explore executing JavaScript commands using Selenium WebDriver. You will learn how to scroll elements into view, determine window size, and click elements using JavaScript, applying these techniques in practical automation scenarios.
What's included
5 videos
5 videosβ’Total 39 minutes
- Executing JavaScript Commandsβ’9 minutes
- Finding the Size of the Windowβ’6 minutes
- Scrolling Element into Viewβ’9 minutes
- Clicking Element Using JavaScript Execution - Part 1β’4 minutes
- Clicking Element Using JavaScript Execution - Part 2β’11 minutes
In this module, we will cover techniques for switching focus between multiple windows and iFrames, handling JavaScript pop-ups, and traversing the DOM to find iFrame attributes, enhancing your ability to manage complex web application scenarios in automation.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videosβ’Total 48 minutes
- Switching Window Focusβ’11 minutes
- Switching to Windowβ’8 minutes
- Working with iFramesβ’11 minutes
- Switching to iFrameβ’8 minutes
- Handling JavaScript Pop-Upβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Selenium WebDriver - Switch Window and iFrames - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce you to the Actions class in Selenium WebDriver. You will learn how to perform mouse hover actions, drag and drop elements, and work.
What's included
3 videos
3 videosβ’Total 24 minutes
- Mouse Hover Actionsβ’10 minutes
- Dragging and Dropping an Element on a Webpageβ’8 minutes
- Working with Sliders Actionsβ’6 minutes
In this module, we will explore how to simulate keyboard keypress events using Selenium WebDriver and Java. You will learn how to perform individual keypress actions, send key combinations, and utilize the Actions class for handling complex keypress events, enhancing your test automation capabilities.
What's included
4 videos
4 videosβ’Total 31 minutes
- Introductionβ’5 minutes
- Pressing Keyboard Keysβ’10 minutes
- Sending a Key Combinationβ’9 minutes
- Keypress Events Using Actions Classβ’7 minutes
In this module, we will tackle some of the most common exceptions faced when using Selenium WebDriver, including "NoSuchElementException", "Element Not Clickable at Point", "Stale Element Exception", and "Element Not Interactable". Through practical examples, you will learn how to identify and handle these exceptions effectively, preparing you for related interview questions and enhancing your troubleshooting skills in test automation.
What's included
5 videos1 reading3 assignments
5 videosβ’Total 52 minutes
- NoSuchElementExceptionβ’16 minutes
- Element Not Clickable at Point Exceptionβ’12 minutes
- Stale Element Exception - Part 1β’5 minutes
- Stale Element Exception - Part 2β’5 minutes
- Element Not Interactable Exceptionβ’14 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 10 minutes
- Conclusion to the Course 'Mastering Selenium WebDriver and Java Fundamentals'β’10 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 90 minutes
- Popular Interview Questions - Selenium WebDriver Exceptions - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
- Full Course Assessmentβ’60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessmentβ’15 minutes
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