Selenium Automation Testing with Java and Real Projects

Java Class Creation:

In this module, we’ll understand what is Class. We’ll learn how to create a class. What does class help you to achieve? By including real-time examples to clear these concepts. You’ll learn how class templates or blueprints help you create an object.

Introduction OOPs Concepts:

In this section, we’ll understand the concepts of OOPs and the different phases in which programming can be split. In this part, a brief introduction to OOP concepts is given. Here, you’ll be provided an exercise to practice to create a class.

Encapsulation:

In this module, we’ll start the session with a discussion of the exercise given in the previous tutorial. After solving this exercise, we’ll discuss the concept of encapsulation.

Inheritance:

In this video tutorial, we’ll discuss a very important topic i.e., the concept of inheritance. You’ll learn the definition of inheritance, parent class, and child class. Here, we’ll provide an example to clear this concept by writing a program using class, attributes, and creating functions. At the end of this section, you’ll be given an assignment to write a program to practice yourself.

Types of Inheritance and Projects:

In this module, we’ll understand the types of inheritance that exist in Java and write a program on each type. There are five different types of inheritance and one of them doesn’t exist in Java. This section also includes the block diagrams of each type. By writing a program for each type of inheritance, you’ll clearly understand these concepts.

Java Overriding:

After covering the concept of inheritance, the understanding of overriding becomes easy. Firstly, you’ll learn about the definition, and how to write a program for this. In this section, you’ll do an exercise to learn it practically, and at the end of this tutorial, you’ll be given an assignment to solve to do more practice.

Java Overloading:

In this module, you’ll understand the overloading concept and how it is differentiated from overriding. After understanding the definition of Overloading, we’ll do an exercise to understand the concept practically. There are two types of overloading. An assignment will be given to solve as a homework assignment at the end of the session.

Java Polymorphism:

We’ll talk about the concept of polymorphism. You’ll learn the polymorphism definition and its examples. In this part, you’ll also be provided the definition of abstraction.

Projects with OOPs Concepts:

In this section, we’ll work on projects that we’ve learned so far in this course. We’ll design a project named HDFC Bank and it will include every concept that we’ve covered in this tutorial. By completing this project, you’ll have good practical knowledge and hands-on practical experience.

Conclusion:

In this part, we’ll conclude the Java intermediate course by quickly discussing the concepts we’ve covered in this part so far.

Selenium Course Introduction:

In this section, we’ll provide a brief introduction to the concepts we’re going to cover in the Selenium course. In this course curriculum, we’ll cover how the software installation for Selenium can be done, and revisit the setup of Java, eclipse, and WebDriver. You’ll learn about the different automation tools available.

What is selenium?

Selenium is an open-source suite of tools and libraries that is used for browser automation.

Selenium is used to:

● It allows users to test their websites functionally on different browsers.

● Perform Cross browser testing to check if the website functions consistently

across different browsers.

It provides a single interface that lets you write test scripts in programming languages like

Ruby, Java, NodeJS, PHP, Perl, Python, JavaScript, and C#, among others. Selenium is

very extensible and can be integrated with other tools and frameworks like TestNG, JUnit,

Cucumber, etc.

Importance of Testing in Selenium:

Manual testing can be time-consuming and prone to human errors. Selenium Automation

allows tests to be executed quickly and accurately, reducing the likelihood of human

mistakes and ensuring consistent test results.

Selenium allows developers and testers to automate the testing of web applications across

different browsers and platforms.

Language Support: Selenium allows you to create test scripts in different languages such

as Ruby, Java, PHP, Perl, Python, JavaScript, and C#, among others.

Browser Support: Selenium enables you to test your website on different browsers such as

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Internet Explorer (IE), etc.

Scalability: Automated testing with Selenium can easily scale to cover a wide range of test

cases, scenarios, and user interactions. This scalability ensures maximum test coverage of

the application’s functionality.

Reusable Test Scripts: Selenium allows testers to create reusable test scripts that can be

used across different test cases and projects. This reusability saves time and effort in test

script creation and maintenance.

Parallel Testing: Selenium supports parallel test execution, allowing multiple tests to run

concurrently. This helps reduce the overall testing time, making the development process

more efficient.

Documentation and Reporting: Selenium provides detailed test execution logs and reports,

making it easier to track test results and identify areas that require attention.

User Experience Testing: Selenium can simulate user interactions and behavior, allowing

testers to assess the user experience and ensure that the application is intuitive and user-

friendly.

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Selenium can be integrated

into CI/CD pipelines to automate the testing of each code change. This integration helps

identify and address issues earlier in the development cycle, allowing for faster and more

reliable releases.

Components of Selenium:

Selenium Suite has 4 components namely:

● Selenium IDE

● Selenium RC

● Selenium WebDriver

● Selenium Grid

Why should you use real devices for Automation Testing in Selenium?

By using Real devices for Selenium Test Automation, you would get more accurate test

results. Real devices ensure all the real user conditions are taken into account during

testing. BrowserStack Automate allows you to integrate your Selenium Test suite and run

tests on 3000+ real devices and browsers under real user conditions.

Automation Introduction - What is Automation, Benefits, and Risks:

In this tutorial, we’ll talk about different concepts of Automation. We’re also going to discuss its benefits, risks, and where automation can be used. The major categories of software testing are also described in this section.

Components of Selenium - Introduction:

In this module, we’ll discuss the different components of Selenium. These components are explained well and where these can be used. The main focus is given to IDE and WebDriver which are the widely used components of Selenium.

IDE Installation:

We’re going to understand the installation of the IDE setup in this tutorial. The step-by-step procedure is explained to install the IDE. The instructor will mention what will be required to install the setup.

IDE Projects and Framework Part 1:

After finishing the setup installation, we’ll understand the framework, the entire application of IDE, and how we can record, capture, and playback these in selenium in this section. The steps are mentioned to create an IDE project which will help you to record a test and save. You’ll also learn how to set the project's base URL. In this part, you’ll learn how to automate a website.

IDE Projects and Framework Part 2:

In this module, we’ll continue to create an IDE project. Firstly, you need to create a project name. Here, you’ll do a project named Currency Converter Application Automation Testing. In this section, you’ll learn how to run the test case and how to save files. You’ll come to the important Selenese commands you need to remember.

Recap of Java and Java Concepts:

In this session, we’ll quickly recap the concepts we’ve covered so far in this course before jumping into new concepts. We’ll do revision in this section which topics are related to coming concepts. We’ll also discuss how these concepts are important to understand before moving forward.

Selenium WebDriver Installation:

In this part, we’re going to install the setup of Selenium WebDriver with Java. You’ll be explained what are the important requirements for the installation of WebDriver setup. The steps you need to follow are also mentioned in this tutorial. You’ll be provided the complete guide to install setup and download the Jar Files.

Locating UI Elements and Locators:

We’ll discuss the different locators available in selenium in this tutorial. At the end of this section, you’ll learn the benefits of locators and how we find these locators. Real-time examples are provided for a better understanding of locating the UI elements. You’ll be provided an exercise to do at the end of the session.

Automation Testing Benefits, Areas for Automation Testing:

In this section, we’ll understand What is Automation testing, the benefits of automation testing, limitation of automation testing, difference between manual and automation testing, Automated test Life-cycle methodology, and significance of car multimedia IAS project. All these concepts are thoroughly explained in this session.

Test Planning, Strategies, TTCN using Automation Testing:

We’ll understand the different aspects of test planning. What are the test strategies and how they are important in our day-to-day automation skills? It also covers how to check that the testing planning has been done properly or not. The testing tools are discussed that can be used for testing. All steps of procedure are described which are required to be followed. The concept of TTCN 3 is also explained in this section.

Test Runner, IDE Components, and WebDriver:

In this section, we’re going to understand the different supported browsers which are available for the IDE. This section includes a table that represents supported browsers. It will provide a quick recap on how to use the different options available in the IDE tool. You’ll also learn where to use Selenese commands, where input is given, and where output is taken. With the help of examples, each concept is explained in depth.

Test Runner:

A Test Runner is a crucial tool in automated testing frameworks that executes test scripts and displays the results. It manages the lifecycle of tests, including setup, execution, and teardown. Test runners can run individual tests or a suite of tests, providing feedback on the success or failure of each test case. They offer features like parallel execution, test filtering, and detailed reporting, making it easier for developers and testers to identify and address issues promptly. Examples of popular test runners include JUnit for Java, NUnit for .NET, and pytest for Python.

IDE Components:

Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) are comprehensive software applications that provide developers with a set of tools to write, test, and debug code efficiently. Key components of an IDE include:

Code Editor: A text editor with syntax highlighting, code completion, and error detection.

Compiler/Interpreter: Converts the written code into executable programs.

Debugger: Helps in diagnosing and fixing bugs by allowing step-by-step code execution and inspection of variables.

Version Control Integration: Enables seamless collaboration and code versioning through systems like Git.

Build Automation Tools: Simplify the process of compiling and building the project.

Plugins/Add-ons: Extend the functionality of the IDE to support additional languages, frameworks, and tools.

Popular IDEs include Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ IDEA, and Eclipse.

WebDriver:

WebDriver is a critical component of modern web automation frameworks, enabling the automation of web browser interactions. Part of the Selenium suite, WebDriver provides a programming interface to control web browsers programmatically, allowing the simulation of user actions like clicking, typing, and navigating. WebDriver supports multiple browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) and languages (Java, C#, Python, etc.), making it highly versatile for cross-browser testing. It interacts directly with the browser's engine, ensuring more accurate and reliable test execution compared to older methods like Selenium RC.

By leveraging these tools—Test Runner, IDE Components, and WebDriver—developers and testers can create robust, maintainable, and scalable test automation frameworks, ultimately enhancing the quality and reliability of their software products.

Automating Google Application:

In this tutorial, we’re going to learn how to automate a WebDriver project. Automation of Google applications will be done in this first project. The step-by-step procedure is explained to automate the Google application. You’ll also learn how to import Jar files to avoid errors. It also includes how to write code to automate the application which will help you to understand in a better way.

Project: Automating Selenium Website KRN Information Matrix:

In this section, we’ll work on the next project named automating selenium website KRN information matrix. You’ll be explained a step-by-step procedure to automate the website. You’ll learn how you can automate websites and generate alert boxes. It will also explain how locators, IDs, and elements are important to automate the website and it is explained with coding.

Project: Automating Selenium Website Red Bus:

In this tutorial, we’re going to automate the Red Bus website. You’ll learn to work on a live website. The steps are explained how to create a class, and how to automate the calendar area. The steps will remain the same as we did in previous sections.

Project: Automating Selenium Website to Check Radio Controls:

In this section, we’ll learn how to retrieve the states of the UI elements present on our page. This project will help you to automate the radio control buttons of the website. You’ll also understand the different components and options available on this page. The instructor will explain the website automation with coding.

Project: Automating Selenium Website to Check the Checkbox Controls:

In this module, you’ll understand what the checkboxes are and how to automate these checkboxes and create a project for a website that has a checkbox. You’ll make a new project in session by creating a new file. The steps will remain the same as we’ve done in previous sections and it is explained with coding.

Project: Automating Selenium Website for the Links:

In this section, we’ll create a new project by learning how to automate various links on a webpage. After importing jar files, you’ll learn how to create a class. You’ll learn how to write a program for automating different links by storing them in a list.

Project: Automating Selenium Website for Automating the Dropdowns:

In this module, you’ll learn how to automate the dropdowns. Firstly, you’ll understand the purpose of dropdowns and how they’re useful in our day-to-day applications. You’ll come to know how to store multiple data in your system, the system could be a web or mobile application.

Project: Integration of Excel Library with Selenium:

In this tutorial, we’re going to understand the framework integrating the Excel sheets with our code. We’ll learn what is meant by the data-driven program and what is the benefit of data-driven programming in this session. How these login id, password, and submit button work? When doing data-driven programming, the data is always present in Excel sheets and it can be taken from this sheet to put into your login screen. By writing the Excel integration code for this you’ll learn how it will work.

Project: Multi Select List Box Automation:

In this module, you’ll learn how the Multi select list box automation can be done. You’ll consider the KRN information matrix website to do this project. You’ll learn how you can select two or more than two boxes to automate. The steps will remain the same to import jar files and create a class. The entire program is written and explained by the instructor.

Project: Automation of Frames:

In this session, we’re going to discuss a very important topic - Frame automation. Here, you’ll learn how to divide your webpage and build the webpage using different divisions. You’ll consider the KRN information matrix website to do this project. The concept will be clear to you by writing the program for this project.

Project: Automating Facebook Application using Selenium:

In this tutorial, we’re going to make a project on automating the Facebook application. In this session, we’ll also quickly recap the steps required to follow for automation and what are the main requirements to do this. There are some important instructions that need to be followed to automate the application.

Project: Automating MakeMyTrip Application using Selenium Java:

In this section, we’ll understand how to automate the MakeMyTrip application. The entire code is given by the instructor to make this project and explained to you step-by-step. You’ll also learn which components are important to automate this application.

Store and Echo Command in IDE:

The important commands for IDE will be discussed in this session. The benefits of these commands will also be elaborated for you. In this part, you’ll learn how to store Id in the variable using the store command and how it prints out the value of the variable on the output screen using the echo command. The practical example is included to understand these commands.

Framework using TestNG:

In this module, we’re going to cover a very important component of the selenium framework - TestNG. We’ll understand its definition and where this testing framework is used. In this module, we’ll cover features, how will you install, and run test cases, how you have annotations, and also before and after annotations. You’ll learn how to develop a framework from scratch theoretically and practically.

How do we report in Automation:

In this section, you’ll do reporting in day-to-day work as an Automation Tester. How much % completion is done in testing will also be explained in this module.

Conclusion:

In this tutorial, we’ll do a quick recap of the concepts we’ve covered in this course.