Katalon Studio for Beginners: Create and Run Automated Tests

Name: Katalon Studio for Beginners: Create and Run Automated Tests
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Want to get started with test automation? Learn how you can create and executed automated testing without coding.

Created byKatalon Academy

Last updated 1/2024

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What you'll learn

Understand how Katalon Studio can help them get started with test automation seamlessly
Be able to use the Record and Playback feature to quick create their first automated tests
Be able to use Katalon Studio to create and manage test objects at a basic level
Be able to create a basic set of automated test cases for web testing by using low-code capabilities

Course content

3 sections • 18 lectures • 1h 36m total length

Introducing the Record and Playback Feature in Katalon Studio1:45
Learn to use record and playback in Katalon Studio to automate tests from scratch, reuse artifacts, and run on an active browser, boosting test creation speed and coverage.
Creating Your First Automated Test Case with Record and Playback6:18
Create and run your first automated test with record and playback in Katalon Studio, building a simple login test case and verifying elements without coding.
Reusing Recorded Steps for New Test Cases5:24
Learn how to reuse a login test case to build a new booking appointment test, recording added steps while managing playback, saving repository objects, with append or override options.
Recording Actions on an Active Browser7:14
Learn to record and run automated end-to-end tests from an active browser using Katalon Studio, including selecting active browser, installing the record extension, and reusing test artifacts.

Introduction2:25
Understand automation, identify web test objects and UI elements, and use record and playback with spy web and self-healing to reduce maintenance while boosting adoption and coverage in Catalan studios.
Understanding How to Identify a Test Object for Automated Tests2:50
Identify a UI element or test object in a web app using XPath, including precise and relative locations. Explore data-driven test cases by identifying elements through a mix of attributes.
Identifying the Learning Curve for Beginners1:37
Identify the learning curve for beginners in automation, including scripting a test case in unfamiliar languages and maintaining UI element XPaths. Explore how Katalon addresses these challenges through practical lessons.
Understanding How Katalon Supports Creating Test Objects for Automated Tests1:34
Explore how katalon creates test objects for automated tests via record and playback, with auto generated XPath and no coding required, speeding test creation and coverage.
Creating Test Objects using Record and Playback feature in Katalon Studio10:57
Discover how to create automated tests in Katalon Studio with record and playback, capture UI elements, generate test steps, and verify with XPath, attributes, CSS, or images.
Creating Test Objects Using Spy Web Utility in Katalon Studio2:09
Use spy web to capture individual UI objects with record and playback, highlighting elements and using alt comma and control alt comma to load the dom page.
Creating Test Objects Manually in Katalon Studio7:07
Manually create web test objects in Katalon Studio using the object repository, XPath and attributes for identification, with optional CSS or images, and capture UI elements via browser inspection.
Identifying Some Best Practices for Test Object Maintenance13:07
Master test maintenance in Katalon Studio by using self-healing and manual fixes to triage misidentified objects, update locators in the object repository, and apply changes across test cases.

Introduction2:29
Explore three test creation methods in Katalon Studio—record and playback, keywords in manual mode, and scripting—for beginners, highlighting when to use each for stable and complex tests.
Understanding the Concept of Keyword-driven Testing5:29
Learn keyword driven testing with Katalon Studio, separating test design from coding by using keywords mapped to functions, data in spreadsheets, and pre-built keywords for low-code automated tests.
Capturing Test Objects Using Spy Web6:22
Capture test objects with Spy Web to automate a healthcare appointment flow, using object repository, CamelCase naming, and multiple locators (XPath, attributes, CSS, image) plus self-healing.
Using Built-in Keywords in Katalon Studio to Create an Automated Test7:35
Create automated tests in Katalon Studio using built-in keywords to log in, book an appointment on a healthcare website, and verify the appointment confirmation.
Creating More Advanced Tests With Keywords and Statements6:02
Explore creating more advanced automated tests with keywords and statements by looping through Medicare, Medicaid, and none, using for loops and if statements in manual and script modes.
Creating Custom Keywords in Katalon: Why and How5:46
Create and use custom keywords in Katalon Studio to extend keyword driven testing, reuse actions like login, and organize code with def and at keyword while exploring the keyword browser.

Requirements

No programming experience is needed. This course will focus on low-code capabilities in Katalon Studio to get started with automated testing.

Description

Many testers and QA practitioners face significant challenges when delving into automated testing, primarily due to the complexities of coding and programming. Katalon Studio, renowned for its powerful capabilities and user-friendly interface, serves as the perfect gateway for those new to test automation or with limited programming experience.

This beginner course is divided into three engaging sections, each designed to build your skills progressively. You will start by learning the fundamentals of setting up Katalon Studio for automated web testing, focusing on its low-code features that simplify the test creation and execution process.

Key learning objectives include:

- Mastering the Record and Playback feature to quickly create automated test cases.

- Exploring various methods for creating and maintaining test objects, crucial for robust and reliable automated tests.

- Utilizing built-in keywords in Katalon Studio to develop test cases for complex test scenarios, enhancing the depth and breadth of your testing capabilities.

- Learning best practices for using Katalon Studio effectively, ensuring you can apply these skills in real-world scenarios.

By the end of this course, you will have gained the confidence and skills to create and run your initial suite of automated tests in Katalon Studio. You will achieve this milestone without the need to delve deeply into coding and scripting, making this course an ideal starting point for your journey into the world of test automation.

Enroll now and take the first step towards mastering automated testing with ease and confidence.

Who this course is for:

Manual testers who want to transition to automated testing

Katalon Studio for Beginners: Create and Run Automated Tests

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Creating and Executing Your First Automated Test Cases4 lectures • 21min

Creating Test Objects for Your Automated Tests8 lectures • 42min

Using Built-in Keywords to Create Automated Tests6 lectures • 34min

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