Selenium WebDriver Quick Start Guide

Get writing tests and learn to design your own testing framework with Selenium WebDriver APIKey FeaturesLearn Selenium from the ground upDesign your own testing frameworkCreate reusable functionality in your frameworkBook DescriptionSelenium WebDriver is a platform-independent API for automating the testing of both browser and mobile applications. It is also a core technology in many other browser automation tools APIs and frameworks. This book will guide you through the WebDriver APIs that are used in automation tests.Chapter by chapter we will construct the building blocks of a page object model framework as you learn about the required Java and Selenium methods and terminology.The book starts with an introduction to the same-origin policy cross-site scripting dangers and the Document Object Model (DOM). Moving ahead we'll learn about XPath which allows us to select items on a page and how to design a customized XPath. After that we will be creating singleton patterns and drivers. Then you will learn about synchronization and handling pop-up windows. You will see how to create a factory for browsers and understand command design patterns applicable to this area.At the end of the book we tie all this together by creating a framework and implementing multi-browser testing with Selenium Grid.What you will learnUnderstand what an XPath is and how to design a customized XPathLearn how to create a Maven project and buildCreate a Singleton driverGet to grips with Jenkins integrationCreate a factory for browsersImplement multi-browser testing with Selenium GridCreate a sample pop-up window and JavaScript alertReport using Extent ReportsWho this book is forThis book is for software testers or developers. About the Author Pinakin is a BE(Computer Science) with 17+ years of IT experience which includes development and test automation experience. I am PMP and ISTQB certified. He is currently working at Intellect Design Arena as an automation architect. He handles the automation framework creation and maintenance effort in various projects. Previously Pinakin has worked at Patni Accenture L&T Infotech etc. Following are some of the prestigious clients for which Pinakin has worked General Electric Bellsouth Telecommunications Albertsons RetailTravelers Insurance Harleysville insurance BarclaysBank of Santander Bank of Montreal HSBC CITI Canadian Imperial Bank of CommerceHDFC. Pinakin has used tools like QTP Winrunner UFT and now working with Selenium WebDriver.