Katalon Studio Scriptless Automation
Course Description
Katalon Studio Scriptless Automation is designed for professionals who want to leverage automation testing without writing complex code.
- This course offers a complete introduction to Katalon Studio, a powerful scriptless testing tool that allows you to automate web, API, mobile, and desktop applications.
- You’ll learn how to create and manage test cases, execute automated tests, and generate insightful reports with ease.
- With Katalon’s user-friendly interface and integrated tools, this course makes automation accessible to both manual testers and experienced automation engineers.
- By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to implement robust test automation strategies using Katalon Studio’s scriptless features.
What You’ll Learn From This Course
- Introduction to Katalon Studio and its scriptless automation capabilities
- Creating and executing automated test cases for web, mobile, and API testing
- Building test scenarios without coding using the drag-and-drop feature
- Implementing data-driven testing for enhanced test coverage
- Setting up Katalon’s built-in integrations with Jira, Jenkins, and Git
- Customizing test reports and dashboards to track automation progress
- Debugging and optimizing test execution
- Leveraging Katalon’s built-in object repository and test management tools
- Implementing keyword-driven testing approaches
- Managing CI/CD integration with Katalon for continuous testing
Certification
Upon completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion in Katalon Studio Scriptless Automation. This certification signifies your ability to effectively automate test cases using Katalon Studio’s intuitive, code-free environment, showcasing your expertise in modern test automation.
Learning Path
Section 1: Introduction to Katalon Studio
Get started with Katalon Studio by understanding the fundamentals of this scriptless automation tool. This section covers:
- Overview of Katalon Studio.
- Understanding scriptless automation and its benefits.
- Features and capabilities of Katalon Studio.
- Installation and setup of Katalon Studio on different platforms.
- Introduction to the Katalon interface and basic navigation.
Section 2: Katalon Studio Project Setup and Environment Configuration
Learn how to create and manage projects in Katalon Studio and configure the test environment for effective automation. Topics include:
- Creating a new project in Katalon Studio.
- Configuring browsers and devices for test execution.
- Integrating Katalon Studio with external tools (JIRA, Jenkins, etc.).
- Setting up test environments (local, cloud, remote).
- Managing global variables, test data, and profiles for reusability.
Section 3: Introduction to Test Case Recording and Playback
This section covers the basics of creating test cases without scripting using Katalon’s built-in recording features. Topics include:
- Recording test cases for web and mobile applications.
- Editing and refining recorded test cases.
- Object capturing and identifying locators.
- Understanding the Test Case Structure.
- Running and replaying recorded test cases for validation.
- Best practices for maintaining recorded test cases.
Section 4: Working with Test Objects and Object Repositories
Dive into managing test objects in Katalon Studio, which are essential for reliable automation. Topics include:
- Understanding test objects and object repositories.
- Capturing and managing UI elements.
- Best practices for creating and maintaining object repositories.
- Using XPath, CSS selectors, and other locators.
- Handling dynamic elements and custom attributes.
Section 5: Data-Driven Testing with Katalon Studio
Learn how to perform data-driven testing using external data sources without writing code. Topics include:
- Introduction to data-driven testing and its advantages.
- Integrating data sources like Excel, CSV, and databases.
- Parameterizing test cases using data-driven techniques.
- Managing test data and validating multiple scenarios.
- Advanced data-driven testing features (combining multiple data sets).
Section 6: Test Suite and Test Suite Collection Management
Understand how to organize and manage multiple test cases using test suites in Katalon Studio. Topics include:
- Creating and managing test suites.
- Organizing test cases into logical groups for better management.
- Executing multiple test suites in sequence or parallel.
- Creating and managing Test Suite Collections.
- Best practices for maintaining large-scale test suites.
Section 7: Keyword-Driven Testing in Katalon Studio
Explore keyword-driven testing to create reusable keywords for test steps, enabling easy maintenance. Topics include:
- Introduction to keyword-driven testing.
- Creating custom keywords without writing code.
- Using built-in keywords for web, mobile, and API testing.
- Organizing and managing keywords in test cases.
- Implementing reusable keywords for common actions (click, input, validation).
- Advanced keyword-driven testing techniques.
Section 8: API Testing with Katalon Studio
Learn how to perform scriptless API testing with Katalon Studio and integrate it with web and mobile tests. Topics include:
- Introduction to API testing in Katalon Studio.
- Configuring REST and SOAP API requests.
- Sending GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests.
- Verifying API responses and status codes.
- Parameterizing API tests using external data.
- Integrating API tests with functional UI tests for end-to-end scenarios.
Section 9: Mobile Application Testing with Katalon Studio
Master the basics of mobile application testing using Katalon Studio’s scriptless automation features. Topics include:
- Setting up Katalon Studio for mobile app testing (Android and iOS).
- Recording and running mobile tests using the Mobile Recorder.
- Handling mobile-specific gestures and actions (swipe, tap, drag, etc.).
- Managing mobile test objects and object repositories.
- Best practices for mobile test case design and execution.
Section 10: Cross-Browser Testing in Katalon Studio
Learn how to run automated tests across different browsers and devices with minimal setup. Topics include:
- Introduction to cross-browser testing in Katalon Studio.
- Configuring test execution for multiple browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.).
- Running tests on local and cloud browsers (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
- Best practices for cross-browser compatibility testing.
- Debugging and resolving cross-browser test issues.
Section 11: Integrating Katalon Studio with CI/CD Tools
Learn how to integrate Katalon Studio with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools for automated test execution. Topics include:
- Setting up Katalon Studio with Jenkins for CI/CD.
- Triggering automated test execution from CI pipelines.
- Integrating with Git for version control.
- Configuring Katalon Studio for test execution in Docker containers.
- Best practices for managing test execution in CI/CD environments.
Section 12: Test Reporting and Logging
Master test reporting and logging in Katalon Studio to track and analyze test results efficiently. Topics include:
- Generating detailed reports for test execution.
- Analyzing test results and failures using Katalon’s report dashboard.
- Configuring custom reports and logs.
- Taking screenshots for failed tests.
- Exporting reports in various formats (HTML, PDF, etc.).
- Integrating with third-party reporting tools (Allure, TestRail).
Section 13: Debugging and Troubleshooting in Katalon Studio
Learn effective techniques to debug and troubleshoot issues in test automation using Katalon Studio. Topics include:
- Common errors in automation scripts and how to resolve them.
- Debugging test cases using Katalon Studio’s debugging features.
- Handling dynamic elements and timing issues.
- Best practices for identifying and resolving test failures.
- Managing flaky tests and improving test reliability.
Section 14: Best Practices for Scriptless Automation in Katalon Studio
Understand the industry best practices for working with Katalon Studio’s scriptless automation capabilities. Topics include:
- Designing scalable and maintainable test cases.
- Organizing test objects, keywords, and data sources.
- Handling environment-specific configurations.
- Managing large-scale test automation projects in Katalon Studio.
- Maximizing the efficiency of scriptless automation.
Section 15: Final Project: Building a Complete Scriptless Automation Framework
In this final section, apply everything you’ve learned to build a complete scriptless automation framework in Katalon Studio. Topics include:
- Designing an end-to-end test automation project.
- Integrating web, mobile, and API testing.
- Executing cross-browser tests with test suites.
- Generating comprehensive reports and dashboards.
- Submitting the project for evaluation and earning the certification.