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Selenium WebDriver with Java Quickstart

The Essential Selenium WebDriver with Java course to help you write you write automated tests

Created byNikolay Advolodkin

Last updated 2/2023

English

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What you'll learn

Build beautiful tests using Selenium WebDriver
Understand how to use XPath and CSS to locate web elements
Learn about the page object pattern
Learn some of the most important automation best practices
Understand how to use JUnit for testing the most downloaded Java library
Learn about Intelli J, the most popular Java IDE
Master element manipulation such as click, drag and so on

Course content

8 sections • 110 lectures • 6h 45m total length

What you'll get in this course3:32
Learn to write your first automated Selenium WebDriver test in Java in under one hour, mastering Selenium protocol, element id manipulation, and the page object pattern.
Syllabus download0:04
Bookmark the resources0:16
Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Selenium Java0:01

Tools Introduction2:44
How to get help?5:10
Debug your Selenium WebDriver code by reading IDE error messages, tracing the breaking point, and undoing changes; compare with provided code, check the blog, and search online.
Install JDK 11 for Windows6:49
Installing Intellij IDEA Community for Windows and Mac4:28
Install the IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition on Windows or Mac, download the installer, accept defaults, select a theme, configure plugins, and complete setup for Java development.
Configuring Intellij1:59
Configure IntelliJ IDEA across Windows, Mac, and Linux by adjusting settings, enabling auto import on the fly, and optimizing imports; set the Java 11 SDK for new projects.
Install Maven3:55
Download source code4:55
Environment setup quiz
How to download the code0:41

Create a Maven Project5:55
Issues with Intelli J 20200:21
Download chromeDriver and Selenium7:13
How to handle chromeDriver paths for windows and mac3:45
Learn to manage Chrome driver paths for Windows and Mac by using separate binaries and folders, and keep drivers up to date to match Chrome versions.
Automatic way of managing drivers5:37
Run first test4:26
Alternative way to add the chromedriver.exe file0:15
Run test with Maven3:57
"Release version 5 not supported" error in IntelliJ0:32
Solution for "release version 5 not supported"
Selenium WebDriver Intro10:57
Allow Remote Automation for Selenium in Safari0:12
Running Tests Exercise4:06
Selenium First test Quiz
Quiz 2

Section Overview1:15
7 Steps of Selenium script5:02
7 steps Quiz2:53
Basic understanding of HTML3:45
How to use Chrome for element location5:06
Learn to use Chrome developer tools to inspect web page elements, identify reliable locators with XPath and CSS selectors, and verify styles for Selenium WebDriver testing.
HTML in the browser3:15
How to get absolute XPath and CSS4:33
Inspection quiz2:41
Types of locators in WebDriver1:02
Locators in code8:18
Locators quiz answer4:00
Identify web elements with Selenium WebDriver using id, name, CSS, XPath, and link text locators, and learn debugging no such element exceptions and synchronization issues.
Before and after annotations7:31
XPath introduction2:46
Forward slash and double forward slash in XPath5:12
Learn how to locate web elements with XPath in Selenium by using forward slash for direct children and double forward slash to navigate anywhere, enabling precise and efficient element traversal.
Xpath @ and .3:03
Xpath Contains()2:45
Xpath parent and compound class names3:24
Xpath multiple attributes2:10
CSS Selectors3:46
Which locators are the best to use7:19
Using data attributes2:26
Learn to locate elements reliably using data attributes and locators, including data-test attributes, and collaborate with developers to add them for test automation, ensuring testable applications.
Exam2:48
Exam Answer1:53
review exam solutions and locators, including handling compound class names with css selectors, and practice running tests to verify they pass.
Quiz 2
XPath Exercise #10:36
XPath Exercise #1 Solution0:17
XPath Exercise #20:15
XPath Exercise #2 Solution0:13
XPath Exercise #30:06
XPath Exercise #3 Solution0:17
XPath Exercise #40:13
XPath Exercise #4 Solution0:09
Section review2:42
Identify web elements with best locators for robust test automation using Selenium WebDriver. Avoid absolute XPath and CSS selectors; prefer unique attributes or id to ensure stable element identification.

Webdriver methods section Intro0:47
Explore webdriver methods to interact with web elements, perform actions after locating them, and master basic and advanced actions, including executing JavaScript, handling cookies, managing files, windows, frames, and alerts.
Element interactions3:23
Get element information1:51
Learn to retrieve information from elements with Selenium WebDriver in Java, using get text, get tag name, get attribute, and is displayed or is enabled to guide actions.
Element information examples0:46
Keyboard actions7:09
Actions quiz4:34
This quiz guides you through five Selenium Java tests: navigate and select options, hover to reveal captions, dismiss alerts, arrow-key input, and verify CSS values like background-origin.
Action quiz answer14:15
Javascript Executor3:06
Master the JavaScript executor in Selenium WebDriver to run client-side JavaScript with execute script for clicks, alerts, and scrolling. Learn why execute async script remains less common.
Exercise #10:14
Exercise #1 Solution0:13
Exercise #20:17
Exercise #2 Solution0:19
Windows8:32
Frames8:34
Alerts3:50
Alerts Exercise #10:13
Alerts Solution #10:05
Alerts Exercise #20:08
Alerts Solution #20:04
File Download and Cookies5:29
File upload and file download quiz
Exam on Webdriver methods
Coding Exercises for Methods9:37
Apply Java Selenium WebDriver by building setup and tear down, navigating, focusing elements, asserting focus, handling a token cookie with value ABC, and using a JavaScript executor to scroll.
Quiz 2

Always use Page Objects2:21
Coding a simple page object10:56
Page Object anti- patterns3:30
Quiz on Page Objects5:18
Explore good and bad page objects in selenium java. Learn to design reusable components like the shopping cart component and header for maintainability.
Creating tiny page objects10:31
Page Objects exercise3:57
Page objects exercise answer8:52
The simplicity behind page objects1:15
Quiz

Introduction to Automation Best Practices1:01
Learn universal automation best practices applicable to any test tool, from page objects to Selenium waits, and elevate your test automation skills.
Test Automation pyramid is key to success9:46
Automation Pyramid Exercises17:07
Focus on reability before more automation4:22
focus on reliability in UI automation by creating stable tests, running them daily in a continuous integration environment, and breaking large scenarios into small tests for business value.
Prefer reliability over automation quiz
Real world story8:11
Focus on reliability over more automation, this lecture recounts prioritizing dependable tests, telling managers no to unnecessary automation, and integrating reliable automation into the release pipeline.
Dont rerun failed tests2:42
Examine why tests fail rather than rerun them automatically, improving logging and synchronization to reduce flakiness. Resolve intermittent failures by identifying real bugs, then proceed with automation after fixes.
Failed tests quiz
One exception to re-running tests0:50
Should we use implicit or explicit waits5:54
Implicit waits in real code7:21
Learn the difference between implicit and explicit waits in real code, and how implicit waits can cause no such element exceptions by matching DOM presence instead of rendering.
Explicit waits in code8:48
Exercise #10:06
Exercise #1 Solution0:05
Quiz
Don't repeat yourself4:42
Keep classes and methods small8:06
Keep classes and methods small to follow the single responsibility principle and the solid principles, using guidelines like 200 lines per class and seven lines per method for clarity.
Automation best practices review5:16

OLD CONTENT BELOW!0:04
Introduction2:23
Course Outline4:19
Pre-Requisites1:40
What to do when you run into errors7:58
Course resources0:05
Introduction and question3:51
How many functional tests can you run per day3:02
How can we handle automation in an evolving world3:42
Explore why functional test automation becomes flaky in a rapidly evolving web and learn to insulate tests from change as ajax, drag and drop, and angular js evolve.
BONUS LECTURE!!!0:48

Requirements

Have basic understanding of Java programming
A PC running Windows 10 Professional or Mac OS
All software we’ll be using is free to download and install
Chrome browser
Familiar with web pages
Software testing knowledge

Description

Welcome to an Introductory course in Selenium WebDriver with Java, the only course you need to quickly get up and running with Selenium WebDriver.

Now includes a module on the most important automation patterns and anti-patterns.

The course is a taught by the world's leading instructor at test automation. Training over 100,000 people in-person and online.

We've taught over 100,000 students how to code and many have gone on to change their lives by becoming professional test automation engineers

We'll take you step-by-step through engaging video tutorials and teach you everything you need to know to get introduced to Selenium WebDriver with Java.

Throughout this carefully-engineered course, we cover a the world's leading tools and technologies, including:

Selenium WebDriver

JUnit

Intelli J

Maven

“Great course! This was one of the most thorough training courses I have ever taken/endured/survived. For me the course had a real "graduate course" feel to it, along with some almost impossible challenges that will result in frustration as well as some very deep learning.” - David Kotschessa

“Well I can't explain in words how much am excited after completing this course. The more I was close to completion the more am getting excited. You are a great instructor Nikolay. You don't just taught Selenium but other aspects of being a beautiful coder. Now am pretty confident and can say "Yes" to my clients when they need me to automate the application. Thank you Sir for all the hard work and effort you put in the course. Surely would like to see you in another engaging course!” - Randhawa Verma

“I like fundamental approach used by author. Will see :) To prepare such a course - it's a really hard and big job. Respect and thank you.” - Serhii Kovalenko

“Wonderful content and things explained in a nutshell. Overwhelmed by Author's dedication to put things in such a way that any novice or manual tester can follow and understand and definitely be on-boarded as a Selenium Automation Engineer next day at work. Thanks a million times for creating these courses! One Stop for Automation." - Rupashree Geethaaviji Ananthakrishna

“I am familiar with Nikolay from a course I saw on TestAutomation and have the highest regard for him. Glad to see him on Udemy.” - Annamalai Viswanathan

FAQs:

Q: What operating system should I have?

A: The course is presented for Windows and Mac OS users.

Q: Do I need to install other programs for this course?

A: Yes, you will need to install Java, IntelliJ, and Maven on your computer.

Q: Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?

Basic understanding of Java programming

A PC running Windows 10 Professional or Mac OS
Chrome browser
Familiar with web pages
Software testing knowledge
All software we’ll be using is free to download and install

Q: Do I need to purchase any additional licenses to be able to use all the demonstrated tools?

A: No, all the tools you will be using during this course are free

Who this course is for:

Beginner Java programmers that are looking to quickly get started with Selenium WebDriver

Selenium WebDriver with Java Quickstart

What you'll learn

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 4min

Tools Setup8 lectures • 31min

1st Selenium Test12 lectures • 47min

Locating web elements with WebDriver32 lectures • 1hr 32min

Webdriver Methods21 lectures • 1hr 13min

Page Object Pattern8 lectures • 47min

Automation Best Practices15 lectures • 1hr 24min

Introduction to Page Objects in Test Automation10 lectures • 28min

Requirements

Description

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