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Automation Testing 2

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Selenium IDE:

  1. Type of Tool:

    • Selenium IDE is a record and playback tool.

    • It is primarily used for creating test cases quickly by recording user interactions with the browser.

  2. Programming Language:

    • Does not require any programming knowledge.

    • Test cases are recorded and executed without the need for writing code.

  3. Browser Support:

    • Limited to the Firefox browser.

    • Originally a Firefox plugin, Selenium IDE has limitations in cross-browser testing.

  4. User Interface:

    • Has a simple and easy-to-use user interface.

    • Suited for beginners and those who prefer a quick and straightforward approach to test automation.

  5. Scripting Capability:

    • Limited scripting capabilities.

    • While it has commands for assertions and control flow, it's not as flexible as WebDriver in terms of scripting.

Selenium WebDriver:

  1. Type of Tool:

    • Selenium WebDriver is a powerful and flexible automation tool.

    • It allows users to write scripts in various programming languages (Java, Python, C#, etc.) for browser automation.

  2. Programming Language:

    • Requires programming knowledge.

    • Users need to write code in their preferred programming language to create and execute test scripts.

  3. Browser Support:

    • Supports multiple browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.

    • Allows cross-browser testing, making it more versatile than Selenium IDE.

  4. User Interface:

    • Does not have a graphical user interface (GUI) like Selenium IDE.

    • Interaction with the browser is done through code, providing more control and flexibility.

  5. Scripting Capability:

    • Highly flexible scripting capabilities.

    • Supports complex scenarios, dynamic elements, and various testing frameworks.

Selenium Grid:

  1. Type of Tool:

    • Selenium Grid is a tool for parallel execution of test scripts.

    • It allows the distribution of test execution across multiple machines and browsers simultaneously.

  2. Programming Language:

    • Complements Selenium WebDriver and supports multiple programming languages.

    • The test scripts written for WebDriver can be used with Selenium Grid.

  3. Browser Support:

    • Supports multiple browsers, similar to Selenium WebDriver.

    • Provides the ability to run tests in parallel on different browsers and platforms.

  4. User Interface:

    • Does not have a dedicated user interface.

    • Configuration and execution are typically done through command-line interfaces and configuration files.

  5. Scripting Capability:

    • Leverages the capabilities of Selenium WebDriver.

      • Selenium Grid allows the scaling of test execution by distributing tests across different nodes (machines).

        1. Open Google and search for selenium WebBrowser

          package javaCodings;

import org.openqa.selenium.WebDriver;

import org.openqa.selenium.chrome.ChromeDriver;

public class OpenGoogle {

public static void main(String[] args) {

System.setProperty("webdriver.chrome.driver", "/Users/thirumalaivasanperumal/Downloads/chromedriver-mac-arm64/chromedriver");

WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver();

driver.manage().deleteAllCookies();

driver.get("https://www.google.co.in/");

}

}

3.What is selenium and How it is useful in Automation Testing

  • Selenium is an open-source framework for automating web applications. It provides a suite of tools and libraries that enable testers and developers to automate the testing of web applications across different browsers and platforms. Selenium supports multiple programming languages, allowing users to write scripts in languages such as Java, Python, C#, Ruby, and more. The main components of Selenium include Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid, and Selenium IDE.

    • Benefits of Selenium in Automation Testing:

      1. Cross-Browser Compatibility:

        • Selenium supports testing across multiple browsers, ensuring that web applications work consistently on different platforms.

      2. Cross-Platform Testing:

        • Selenium allows testing on various operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), providing a comprehensive view of application behavior.

      3. Language Support:

        • Selenium supports multiple programming languages, enabling testers and developers to write scripts in their preferred language.

      4. Reusability:

        • Test scripts written in Selenium can be reused across different browsers and platforms, saving time and effort.

      5. Parallel Execution:

        • Selenium Grid facilitates parallel execution, allowing multiple test scripts to run simultaneously on different machines.

      6. Open Source:

        • Selenium is an open-source tool, making it cost-effective and accessible to a wide community of testers and developers.

      7. Integration with Testing Frameworks:

        • Selenium can be integrated with popular testing frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG, and others, providing additional functionalities for test management.

      8. Community Support:

        • Selenium has a large and active community, which means extensive documentation, forums, and resources are available for users.

      9. Scalability:

        • Selenium is scalable, allowing the automation of both small and large-scale testing projects.

      10. Support for Mobile Testing:

        • Selenium can be used for mobile application testing through the integration of tools like Appium.

4.What are all the Browser Driver used in Selenium?

  • ChromeDriver: For Google Chrome browser.

  • GeckoDriver: For Mozilla Firefox browser.

  • InternetExplorerDriver: For Internet Explorer browser.

  • EdgeDriver: For Microsoft Edge browser.

  • OperaDriver: For Opera browser.

  • SafariDriver: For Safari browser

5.What are all the Steps to Create a Simple Webdriver Script ? Explain with Code?

  • Set up your Java project: Create a new Java project and add the Selenium Java WebDriver library to your project. You can download the Selenium Java bindings from the official Selenium website or use a build tool like Maven or Gradle.

  • Download ChromeDriver: Download the ChromeDriver executable compatible with your Chrome browser version. You can find it on the ChromeDriver download page.

  • Write the WebDriver Script:
    import org.openqa.selenium.By; import org.openqa.selenium.Keys; import org.openqa.selenium.WebDriver; import org.openqa.selenium.WebElement; import org.openqa.selenium.chrome.ChromeDriver;

    public class WebDriverExample { public static void main(String[] args) { // Set the path to the ChromeDriver executable System.setProperty("webdriver.chrome.driver", "/path/to/chromedriver");

    // Create a new instance of the Chrome driver WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver();

    try { // Navigate to the website driver.get("https://www.example.com");

    // Perform some interactions WebElement searchBox = driver.findElement(By.name("q")); // Assuming there is a search box with the name 'q' searchBox.sendKeys("Selenium WebDriver"); searchBox.sendKeys(Keys.RETURN);

    // Wait for a few seconds (you might need to use WebDriverWait for explicit waits) Thread.sleep(5000);

    // Print the title of the current page System.out.println("Title: " + driver.getTitle());

    } catch (Exception e) { System.err.println("An error occurred: " + e.getMessage());

    } finally { // Close the browser window driver.quit(); } } }

  • Replace "/path/to/chromedriver" with the actual path to your ChromeDriver executable.

  • Run the Script: Compile and run the Java class. You can use an IDE like Eclipse, IntelliJ, or run it from the command line.

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