Learn Test Automation Fundamentals at Future Proof Trainings

1. Introduction to Test Automation:

   - Understanding the need for test automation in software development.

   - Benefits and challenges of test automation.

   - Different types of test automation (unit, integration, functional, performance, etc.).

   - Test automation frameworks and their role.

2. Test Automation Planning and Strategy:

   - Defining test automation goals and objectives.

   - Identifying test automation candidates and test coverage.

   - Creating a test automation roadmap and prioritizing tests.

   - Estimating resources and effort required for test automation.

3. Test Design and Test Case Development:

   - Test design techniques (equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, etc.).

   - Writing clear and concise test cases.

   - Test data management and test data generation.

   - Test case maintenance and version control.

4. Test Automation Tools and Frameworks:

   - Introduction to popular test automation tools (Selenium, Appium, JUnit, etc.).

   - Selecting the right tool for different testing scenarios.

   - Setting up and configuring test automation environments.

   - Exploring open-source and commercial test automation tools.

5. Test Automation with Selenium:

   - Selenium WebDriver fundamentals.

   - Locating elements and interacting with web applications.

   - Handling dynamic web elements and AJAX calls.

   - Test automation best practices with Selenium.

6. Test Automation with API Testing:

   - Understanding API testing and its importance.

   - API testing tools and frameworks (Postman, SoapUI, etc.).

   - Designing and executing API test cases.

   - Validating API responses and handling errors.

7. Test Automation with Mobile Testing:

   - Mobile testing challenges and considerations.

   - Mobile test automation tools (Appium, Espresso, etc.).

   - Automating mobile app testing on different platforms.

   - Handling device fragmentation and test environment setup.

8. Test Automation with Continuous Integration:

   - Integrating test automation with CI/CD pipelines.

   - Automating test execution and reporting.

   - Continuous testing strategies and practices.

   - Test result analysis and test regression management.

9. Test Automation Maintenance and Optimization:

   - Maintaining and updating test automation suites.

   - Refactoring and improving test code.

   - Test automation metrics and performance measurement.

   - Continuous improvement practices for test automation.

10. Practical Exercises and Projects:

    - Hands-on exercises to apply test automation techniques.

    - Real-world project scenarios to automate tests.

    - Group projects to simulate test automation in a team environment.

11. Conclusion and Future Prospects:

    - Recap of the course content and key learnings.

    - Emerging trends and advancements in test automation.

    - Career opportunities and growth in the field of test automation.

    - Resources for further learning and staying updated.

Note: This course aims to provide a solid foundation in test automation, covering its fundamentals, planning, tool selection, and practical implementation. By the end of the course, participants should have a good understanding of test automation concepts and be able to apply them in various testing scenarios.