Introduction to Manual and Automation Testing

Session Overview

• Introduction to manual testing and automation testing
• Basic concepts of selenium
• Q&A session
• Overview of course content and benefits of training

Software Testing Basics

What is Software Testing?

• Definition: Process of finding bugs/defects in software
• Main Goal: Release a quality product to the customer
• Types: Manual Testing and Automation Testing

Manual Testing

• Testing without using any tools
• Tester performs all steps manually
• Challenges:
  • Retesting: Executing the same test multiple times with different data
    • Time-consuming, requires a lot of effort
  • Regression Testing: Ensuring new changes don’t break existing functionality
    • Time-consuming, requires repeated verification

Automation Testing

• Testing using tools (e.g., Selenium)
• Advantages:
  • Reduces time and effort
  • Efficient for retesting and regression testing
• **How it works: **
  • Manual test cases are converted into test scripts in a language the tool can understand (e.g., Java, Python)

Importance of Programming in Automation

• Programming is required to write test scripts
• Different tools support different programming languages
• Selenium supports multiple languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, Ruby

Introduction to Selenium

What is Selenium?

• Definition: A web-based automation tool/library
• History: Developed by Jason Haggins in 2004 from ThoughtWorks
• Open Source: Community-supported and free of cost
• Components:
  • Selenium IDE: For record and playback
  • Selenium WebDriver: For automation scripting
  • Selenium Grid: For execution
• Latest Version: Selenium 4.x

Advantages of Selenium

• Open Source and Free
• Supports Multiple Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, Linux
• Supports Multiple Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Opera
• Supports Multiple Languages: Java, Python, C#, Ruby, JavaScript
• Integration with Third-Party Tools: For extended functionality (e.g., Apache POI for Excel, TestNG for reporting)

Limitations of Selenium

• Does not support window-based applications
• No built-in reporting (requires TestNG or Extent Reports)
• Cannot directly manipulate Excel files (requires Apache POI)
• Cannot automate captchas and dynamic graphs

Versions of Selenium

• 1.x: ID (Firefox), RC, Grid
• 2.x: ID (Firefox), replaced RC with WebDriver, Grid
• 3.x: ID (Chrome), WebDriver, Grid
• 4.x (Latest): ID (Firefox, Chrome, Edge), WebDriver, Grid

Course Content Overview

• Comprehensive learning of Selenium and its components
• Integration of third-party tools for extended features
• Java programming for automation scripting
• Practical hands-on sessions

Q&A Session

• Open to questions for further clarification

Closing Notes

• Emphasis on the importance of programming skills
• Detailed learning objectives for upcoming sessions