Enhanced Test Automation with WebdriverIO
Unlock the superpowers of hybrid testing frameworks
Published on 30. November 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
328 pages
978-1-83763-018-9 (ISBN)
Description
Elevate your testing game to the next level using advanced techniques and proven strategies with this book for WebdriverIO beginners and automation pros alike
Key Features
Improve your coding skills and empower your automation journey
Leverage self-healing objects and adaptive frameworks for cutting-edge WebdriverIO automation
Overcome script stability challenges and ensure robust, dependable test execution
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionThis book helps you embark on a comprehensive journey to master the art of WebdriverIO automation, from installation through to advanced framework development.
You'll start by following step-by-step instructions on installing WebdriverIO, configuring Node packages, and creating a simple test. Here you'll gain an understanding of the mechanics while also learning to add reporting and screen captures to your test results to enhance your test case documentation. In the next set of chapters, you'll delve into the intricacies of configuring and developing robust method wrappers, a crucial skill for supporting multiple test suites. The book goes beyond the basics, exploring testing techniques tailored for Jenkins as well as LambdaTest cloud environments. As you progress, you'll gain a deep understanding of both TypeScript and JavaScript languages and acquire versatile coding skills.
By the end of this book, you'll have developed the expertise to construct a sophisticated test automation framework capable of executing an entire suite of tests using WebdriverIO in either TypeScript or JavaScript, as well as excel in your test automation endeavors and deliver reliable, efficient testing solutions.What you will learn
Discover techniques to efficiently maintain and enhance your Page Object Model, saving time and effort
Gain insight into diagnosing and resolving script instability issues to ensure reliable test execution
Improve test resilience by building objects that adapt to changing element locators
Enhance your testing productivity by learning to write effective test cases with TypeScript
Explore strategies for comprehensive result analysis to enable data-driven decision-making
Develop frameworks that adapt to evolving user journeys, ensuring long-term test sustainability
Who this book is forWhether you are a novice software development engineer in test (SDET) joining your first WebdriverIO automation project building test cases in TypeScript, or a seasoned lead framework architect experienced in solutioning daily test automation challenges, this book is for you. This book will also help developers and framework architects with basic knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript who are looking to gain expertise in functional frontend testing. A basic understanding of CSS and XPath will help you get the most out of this book.
Key Features
Improve your coding skills and empower your automation journey
Leverage self-healing objects and adaptive frameworks for cutting-edge WebdriverIO automation
Overcome script stability challenges and ensure robust, dependable test execution
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionThis book helps you embark on a comprehensive journey to master the art of WebdriverIO automation, from installation through to advanced framework development.
You'll start by following step-by-step instructions on installing WebdriverIO, configuring Node packages, and creating a simple test. Here you'll gain an understanding of the mechanics while also learning to add reporting and screen captures to your test results to enhance your test case documentation. In the next set of chapters, you'll delve into the intricacies of configuring and developing robust method wrappers, a crucial skill for supporting multiple test suites. The book goes beyond the basics, exploring testing techniques tailored for Jenkins as well as LambdaTest cloud environments. As you progress, you'll gain a deep understanding of both TypeScript and JavaScript languages and acquire versatile coding skills.
By the end of this book, you'll have developed the expertise to construct a sophisticated test automation framework capable of executing an entire suite of tests using WebdriverIO in either TypeScript or JavaScript, as well as excel in your test automation endeavors and deliver reliable, efficient testing solutions.What you will learn
Discover techniques to efficiently maintain and enhance your Page Object Model, saving time and effort
Gain insight into diagnosing and resolving script instability issues to ensure reliable test execution
Improve test resilience by building objects that adapt to changing element locators
Enhance your testing productivity by learning to write effective test cases with TypeScript
Explore strategies for comprehensive result analysis to enable data-driven decision-making
Develop frameworks that adapt to evolving user journeys, ensuring long-term test sustainability
Who this book is forWhether you are a novice software development engineer in test (SDET) joining your first WebdriverIO automation project building test cases in TypeScript, or a seasoned lead framework architect experienced in solutioning daily test automation challenges, this book is for you. This book will also help developers and framework architects with basic knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript who are looking to gain expertise in functional frontend testing. A basic understanding of CSS and XPath will help you get the most out of this book.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
615 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83763-018-9 (9781837630189)
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Paul M. Grossman | Larry C. Goddard | Angie Jones
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Unlock the superpowers of hybrid testing frameworks
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Persons
Paul M. Grossman is a test automation framework architect, project manager, and conference speaker with a love of stage magic. Since 2001, he has worked with numerous toolsets, including WebdriverIO in TypeScript, Selenium in Java, OpenText UFT in VBScript, and WinRunner in C++. He advocates for low-code automation tools for manual testers, including testRigor. He is also the creator of the CandyMapper sandbox website, where he invites novice users to try their hand at automating common challenges. Larry C. Goddard, aka "LarryG," is the creator of Klassi-js. He boasts a stellar career as an award-winning test automation framework architect, mentor, career coach, and speaker since 2000. His expertise spans diverse toolsets, including AI, ML, WebdriverIO, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Selenium. With a profound journey across aviation, software testing, and telecommunications sectors, he has also lent his technical prowess to a major fashion house and served as an expert witness for an international law firm. He's a father of five, an ex-international rugby player for Trinidad and Tobago, ex-military, and a certified physical training instructor.
Content
Table of Contents
The Utility Belt - Tools every Superhero SDET needs
Fortress of Solitude - Configuring WebdriverIO
Cybernetic Enhancements - WebdriverIO Config and Debug Tips
Super Speed - Time Travel Paradoxes and Broken Promises
Alter Egos - Why Do We Need Function Wrappers?
The setValue Wrapper - Entering Text and Dynamic Data Replacement
The Select Wrapper - Choosing Values in List and Combo boxes
The Assert Wrapper - The Importance of Embedded Details
The Ancient Spellbook - Building the Page Object Model
Increased Flexibility - Writing Robust Selectors and Reducing Maintenance
Echo Location - Skipping the Page Object Model
Superhero Landing - Setting up Flexible Navigation Options
The Multiverses - Cross-Browser and Cross-Environment Testing
The Time Traveler's Dilemma - State-Driven End-to-End User Journeys
The Sentient Cape - Running Tests in a CI/CD Pipeline with Jenkins and LambdaTest
Appendix, The Ultimate Guide to TypeScript Error Messages, Causes, and Solutions
The Utility Belt - Tools every Superhero SDET needs
Fortress of Solitude - Configuring WebdriverIO
Cybernetic Enhancements - WebdriverIO Config and Debug Tips
Super Speed - Time Travel Paradoxes and Broken Promises
Alter Egos - Why Do We Need Function Wrappers?
The setValue Wrapper - Entering Text and Dynamic Data Replacement
The Select Wrapper - Choosing Values in List and Combo boxes
The Assert Wrapper - The Importance of Embedded Details
The Ancient Spellbook - Building the Page Object Model
Increased Flexibility - Writing Robust Selectors and Reducing Maintenance
Echo Location - Skipping the Page Object Model
Superhero Landing - Setting up Flexible Navigation Options
The Multiverses - Cross-Browser and Cross-Environment Testing
The Time Traveler's Dilemma - State-Driven End-to-End User Journeys
The Sentient Cape - Running Tests in a CI/CD Pipeline with Jenkins and LambdaTest
Appendix, The Ultimate Guide to TypeScript Error Messages, Causes, and Solutions