SQA Advanced Automation Techniques

Prerequisite

Completed SQA Automation Basics and hands-on experience with basic automation tools

Course Description

Dive deep into advanced automation practices and lead testing initiatives for large software systems.

What you will learn

• - Build and customize advanced test frameworks
• - Handle complex testing environments
• - Scale and optimize automation efforts
• - Develop leadership skills for managing QA teams

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