The Complete Manual Testing to Automation Testing Bootcamp
Course Description
Welcome to The Complete Manual Testing to Automation Testing Bootcamp!
- This course is designed for anyone looking to master software testing, whether you’re just starting out or transitioning from manual testing to automation.
- Through hands-on projects and real-world scenarios, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of manual testing concepts and advance into the world of automation using industry-leading tools like Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG.
- Learn everything from test planning, execution, and defect tracking to building automated test suites and frameworks that enhance testing efficiency and product quality.
This bootcamp is perfect for those aiming to boost their careers in the ever-evolving world of software quality assurance.
What You’ll Learn From This Course
- Manual Testing Fundamentals:
- Learn the entire software testing lifecycle (STLC), test case design, execution, and reporting.
- Master defect management and bug-tracking techniques using tools like Bugzilla and JIRA.
- Functional Web Automation with Selenium
- Introduction to Selenium WebDriver and its role in automating web applications.
- Set up a functional web automation testing environment using Selenium and Java.
- Write efficient and reusable automation scripts for functional testing of web applications.
- Java for Test Automation:
- Gain proficiency in Java programming tailored for test automation.
- Understand the object-oriented programming (OOP) principles necessary for Selenium automation.
- Test Automation Frameworks:
- Learn to build and implement Data-Driven and Page Object Model (POM) frameworks.
- Create modular and scalable test automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency.
- Generate and manage test reports using tools like TestNG and Extent Reports.
- Real-World Project Experience:
- Apply the knowledge gained through hands-on projects to automate functional testing of web applications.
- Work on real-world scenarios to solidify your learning and experience.
- End-to-End Automation:
- Learn how to automate repetitive tasks to increase efficiency.
- Apply automation techniques.
- CI/CD Pipeline Integration:
- Understand the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline.
- Integrate Selenium tests with Jenkins to automate the test execution process within a CI/CD pipeline.
- Automate test reporting and notification within CI/CD environments.
Certification
Upon successful completion of The Complete Manual Testing to Automation Testing Bootcamp, you will receive a Vsoftile Certification that showcases your expertise in both manual and automation testing. This certification highlights your commitment to mastering in-demand testing skills and advancing your career. Recognized by industry professionals, the certification will serve as a testament to your hands-on experience and technical proficiency in software testing.
Curriculum
Section 1: Introduction to Software Testing
This section provides a foundational understanding of software testing, its need, and its role in the software development process. Topics include:
- Definition and importance of software testing.
- Common misconceptions and myths about testing.
- Overview of software quality, quality assurance (QA), and quality control (QC).
- The role of testers in a development team.
Section 2: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) & Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
An in-depth exploration of SDLC models and the testing life cycle, focusing on their integration. Topics include:
- SDLC models: Waterfall, Agile, V-Model, Spiral, Iterative.
- STLC phases: Requirement analysis, test planning, test design, environment setup, test execution, test closure.
- The importance of testing at each SDLC phase.
- Agile methodology: Overview of Agile, Scrum framework, and testing in Agile.
Section 3: Manual Testing Fundamentals
This section dives into the fundamental concepts of manual testing, including how to perform effective manual tests. Topics include:
- Types of manual testing: Functional and Non-functional.
- Test case design: Writing effective test cases and test scenarios.
- Test execution: How to perform tests and record results.
- Manual test reports and documentation.
- Advantages and limitations of manual testing.
Section 4: Types of Testing Techniques
This section explores essential testing techniques to cover various scenarios. Topics include:
- Black-box testing: Equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, decision table testing.
- White-box testing: Statement coverage, branch coverage, path coverage.
- Gray-box testing.
- Static vs Dynamic testing.
- Exploratory testing.
Section 5: Defect Lifecycle and Bug Reporting
Understanding the defect lifecycle and how to log and manage bugs effectively. Topics include:
- What is a defect/bug?
- Bug lifecycle: New, Assigned, In Progress, Resolved, Closed, Reopened.
- Defect severity vs priority.
- How to write a clear and actionable bug report.
- Using bug tracking tools: Jira, Bugzilla, Mantis.
Section 6: Test Case Design Techniques
Covers various test design techniques to create effective and comprehensive test cases. Topics include:
- Boundary value analysis.
- Equivalence partitioning.
- State transition testing.
- Decision table testing.
- Use case testing.
Section 7: Non-Functional Testing Techniques
This section focuses on non-functional testing and its role in ensuring system performance. Topics include:
- Performance testing (load, stress, volume testing).
- Usability testing.
- Compatibility testing.
- Security testing.
- Reliability and maintainability testing.
Section 8: Introduction to Test Management Tools
This section introduces test management tools for planning, organizing, and tracking testing activities. Topics include:
- Overview of test management tools: TestRail, TestLink, qTest.
- Test case documentation in tools.
- Tracking test case execution and reporting.
- Generating test reports and metrics.
Section 9: Introduction to Automation Testing
Transition from manual to automation testing by understanding its role and benefits. Topics include:
- Manual vs automation testing: Why and when to automate.
- Automation testing basics and tools overview.
- Identifying tests suitable for automation.
- Cost-benefit analysis of automation.
- Overview of common automation frameworks.
Section 10: Introduction to Selenium WebDriver
A comprehensive introduction to Selenium WebDriver for browser-based automation. Topics include:
- Overview of Selenium WebDriver and its architecture.
- Environment setup: Java, Eclipse, and Selenium WebDriver.
- First Selenium script: Launching a browser, navigating to a website, and interacting with elements.
- Working with locators: ID, Name, XPath, CSS selectors.
Section 11: Core Java for Automation Testing
This section focuses on learning Java for effective automation using Selenium. Topics include:
- Core Java basics: Variables, data types, operators, and control statements.
- Object-oriented programming concepts: Classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, encapsulation.
- Exception handling in Java.
- File handling, reading, and writing data.
- Working with Java Collections (ArrayList, HashMap, etc.).
Section 12: Web Elements and Locators in Selenium
Detailed explanation of Selenium locators and web element handling. Topics include:
- Types of locators: ID, Name, ClassName, TagName, LinkText, PartialLinkText, CSS, XPath.
- Handling dynamic elements.
- Working with different web elements: Input fields, buttons, checkboxes, dropdowns, radio buttons, file uploads.
- Best practices for writing reliable locators.
Section 13: Advanced Selenium Concepts
Learn advanced techniques in Selenium automation for more complex test cases. Topics include:
- Handling multiple windows and frames.
- Managing pop-ups and alerts.
- Browser navigation (back, forward, refresh).
- Implicit and explicit waits.
- Taking screenshots and generating logs.
Section 14: Selenium Framework Development: Page Object Model (POM)
Understanding and developing a Page Object Model (POM) framework for scalable automation. Topics include:
- What is the Page Object Model (POM)?
- Creating reusable page objects.
- Implementing actions and validations within the POM.
- Advantages of using POM in automation projects.
- Integrating POM with TestNG.
Section 15: Data-Driven Framework in Selenium
Learn how to build and use a Data-Driven framework for automation testing. Topics include:
- What is a Data-Driven framework?
- Working with Excel sheets to drive test data.
- Reading and writing data in Excel using Apache POI.
- Parameterization in TestNG.
- Building data-driven test cases for large data sets.
Section 16: TestNG Framework for Automation
TestNG is a powerful testing framework. This section covers:
- Installing and configuring TestNG.
- Annotations in TestNG (@Test, @BeforeClass, @AfterClass, etc.).
- Creating and organizing test suites.
- Parallel test execution in TestNG.
- Generating HTML reports and logs in TestNG.
Section 17: Continuous Integration with Jenkins
Automating test execution with Jenkins for continuous integration (CI). Topics include:
- Introduction to CI/CD pipelines.
- Installing and configuring Jenkins.
- Scheduling automated test runs with Jenkins.
- Integrating Selenium with Jenkins.
- Generating and analyzing Jenkins test reports.
Section 18: Best Practices in Manual and Automation Testing
This section focuses on industry best practices for both manual and automation testing. Topics include:
- Maintaining and optimizing test cases.
- Reducing flakiness in automation scripts.
- Version control in automation projects (using Git).
- Managing large-scale test suites.
- Collaborative testing and communication within teams.
Section 19: Case Study: Real-World Testing Project
In this final section, students will apply their learning in a real-world testing project. Topics include:
- Analyzing a live project’s requirements.
- Designing a complete testing strategy.
- Creating and executing manual and automated test cases.
- Reporting defects and generating test reports.
- Reviewing the results and optimizing the test process.
Section 20: Final Assessment and Certification
Wrap-up of the course with a final assessment. This section will test your skills and knowledge gained throughout the course and provide certification based on your performance.
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