Description
Automation in testing is key to improving the throughput of development teams and required to achieve Continuous Integration and Delivery goals. Selenium is a collection of open sourced tools that automates web testing, with Selenium IDE being based on click-to-record and test playback technology. This virtual based course introduces Selenium IDE and how to use it in your testing environments.
Outline:
- What are the three Selenium products and how does Selenium IDE fit within them
- Using the IDE to record tests
- Identifying element targets:
- Using browser inspectors
- Selenium target types
- How to use alternative targets
- Introduction to XPath and how to use it to specify targets
- Selenium IDE commands
- Conditionals
- Javascript Execution
Approach:
The course is hands-on with an emphasis on exercises and discussion. Students are expected to have Selenium IDE installed in order to get hands-on practice. The course delivery is done through virtual tools, with a balance between instruction, demonstration and practical experience.
