Expert-Level Automation

Prerequisite

Candidate must score more than 70 percent in the Basic Automation course This course is heavy on python so student should be good programmer in terms of python development

Course Description

Take your automation skills to the next level with this expert-level course. Designed for experienced professionals, this course delves deep into advanced automation concepts and practices, empowering you to lead automation initiatives in complex software environments.

What you will learn

• Advanced scripting and automation techniques.
• Customizing and optimizing automation frameworks.
• Handling complex test scenarios and environments.
• Implementing robust and scalable automation solutions.
• Leadership skills for managing automation teams and projects.

Course Outline

• Week 1 Introduction to Advanced Automation Concepts

  • Overview of Advanced Automation Frameworks
  • Differences between basic and advanced frameworks
  • Key principles of advanced automation
  • Best Practices for Automation in Real-World Scenarios
  • Strategies for building scalable and maintainable automation solutions
  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Introduction to Project Objectives and Scope
  • Defining project goals and deliverables
  • Setting up a project plan and timeline

• Week 2 Advanced Selenium Automation

  • Deep Dive into Selenium WebDriver
  • Advanced locator strategies (XPath, CSS Selectors, etc.)
  • Handling dynamic web elements and AJAX calls
  • Writing Robust and Maintainable Selenium Tests
  • Best practices for writing clean and reusable test code
  • Implementing error handling and logging
  • Practical Project: Automate a Complex Web Application Workflow
  • Analyze a given web application
  • Design and implement automated tests for key user flows

• Week 3 : Selenium Test Design and Implementation

  • Designing Test Cases for Complex Scenarios
  • Techniques for creating effective and efficient test cases
  • Incorporating test data and parameterization
  • Implementing Data-Driven and Keyword-Driven Frameworks
  • Setting up and using data-driven frameworks
  • Introduction to keyword-driven frameworks
  • Hands-on Project: Develop a Custom Selenium Framework for a Given Application
  • Build a reusable framework from scratch
  • Integrate data-driven and keyword-driven approaches

• Week 4 Advanced Appium Automation

  • Advanced Appium Concepts and Setup
  • Multi-platform testing strategies (iOS and Android)
  • Handling different mobile devices, screen sizes, and orientations
  • Implementing Advanced Mobile Automation Scenarios
  • Automating gestures and interactions (swipes, pinches, etc.)
  • Handling mobile-specific elements (alerts, dialogs, etc.)
  • Practical Project: Automate Mobile Application Features Using Appium
  • Select a mobile application and design automated tests for critical features

• Week 5 Appium Test Design and Implementation

  • Designing Mobile Test Cases and Strategies
  • Techniques for effective mobile test case design
  • Handling various device configurations and OS versions
  • Implementing Mobile-Specific Test Automation Frameworks
  • Setting up a mobile-specific automation framework
  • Managing and optimizing test scripts for mobile environments
  • Hands-on Project: Build a Comprehensive Mobile Test Suite for a Sample App
  • Create and execute a test suite for a sample mobile application

• Week 6 Introduction to Advanced JMeter Testing

  • Advanced JMeter Features and Plugins
  • Using advanced features (timers, controllers, assertions)
  • Exploring and integrating JMeter plugins
  • Performance Testing Strategies
  • Planning and designing performance tests
  • Understanding performance metrics and thresholds
  • Practical Project: Set Up JMeter for a Complex Performance Testing Scenario
  • Configure JMeter for a real-world application
  • Develop and run performance tests

• Week 7 JMeter Performance Testing and Analysis

  • Analyzing Test Results and Identifying Bottlenecks
  • Techniques for analyzing JMeter test results
  • Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks
  • Advanced Scripting and Test Configuration
  • Writing advanced JMeter scripts
  • Configuring tests for various scenarios and load conditions
  • Hands-on Project: Conduct and Analyze a Performance Test on a Live Application
  • Perform a live performance test
  • Analyze results and provide recommendations for improvement

• Week 8 Advanced SQA Concepts

  • Strategies for monetizing digital content
  • Understanding analytics and metrics
  • Distribution channels and platforms
  • Assignment 6

• Week 9 Introduction to CI/CD Concepts

  • Overview of CI/CD Principles and Practices
  • Understanding Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and Continuous Delivery
  • Benefits and challenges of adopting CI/CD
  • Setting Up a Basic CI/CD Pipeline
  • Introduction to CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI)
  • Basic pipeline configuration and automation
  • Hands-on Project: Set Up a Basic CI/CD Pipeline for an Automation Project
  • Configure a simple pipeline for a sample project

• Week 10 CI/CD Implementation with Automation Testing

  • Integrating Selenium and Appium with CI/CD Pipelines
  • Configuring Selenium and Appium tests in CI/CD pipelines
  • Managing test environments and handling test data
  • Best Practices for Automation and CI/CD Integration
  • Strategies for optimizing test execution within CI/CD pipelines
  • Handling test failures and pipeline issues
  • Practical Project: Enhance the CI/CD Pipeline with Automated Tests for a Sample Project
  • Integrate and optimize automated tests in the CI/CD pipeline

• Week 11 Basics of Project Management

  • Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices
  • Key concepts and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
  • Planning, executing, and monitoring projects
  • Task Tracking and Team Collaboration
  • Using project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello)
  • Techniques for effective team collaboration and communication
  • Practical Project: Plan and Manage an Automation Project Using Project Management Tools
  • Develop a project plan for an automation project
  • Track progress and manage tasks using a project management tool

• Week 12 Final Project Presentation and Review

  • Presentation of Final Projects
  • Students present their completed projects
  • Demonstrate their work and discuss their approach
  • Review and Feedback Session
  • Provide and receive feedback on projects
  • Discuss lessons learned and best practices
  • Discuss Lessons Learned and Best Practices for Future Projects
  • Reflect on course content and project experiences
  • Share strategies for continuing development and improvement

Grading Criteria

Particulars	Marks (%)
Quizzes	20
Class Participation/ Attendance	15
Projects	25
Final Projects	40
Total	100