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Java, Selenium and Cucumber: developing robust, maintainable tests
Recurring tests need to support software changes without becoming an unmanageable burden. Use Selenium to structure automated scenarios and their maintenance, making checks more repeatable. Strengthen your ability to interpret results and evolve test coverage.
- Duration
- 5 days 35 hours
- Code
- DEV008FR Code
Presentation
In today's technology landscape, quality and speed are essential. Mastering test automation with Java, Selenium and Cucumber helps ensure web application performance and reliability. Selenium automates user interface interactions, while Cucumber supports tests based on clear, concise business scenarios. Java provides a robust, high-performance development environment for automation. Together, they form a comprehensive solution for testing web applications at every level.
This 5-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to test automation. Begin with Java fundamentals, including language basics and object-oriented programming. Then explore web interface test automation with Selenium and Cucumber, learning to design and execute robust, maintainable tests. Finally, discover best practices for integrating tests into a continuous integration process.
Throughout the course, strengthen your skills through varied practical exercises and interactive quizzes designed to deepen understanding and proficiency.
Objectives
By the end of this Java, Selenium & Cucumber course, you will be able to:
- configure a Java development environment for writing and running automated Selenium and Cucumber tests;
- create robust, maintainable automated tests following Selenium and Cucumber best practices to ensure code quality and longevity;
- use Cucumber to write tests based on clear, concise business scenarios that encourage collaboration between developers, testers and stakeholders;
- configure and run automated test suites, analyse result reports and identify improvement areas;
- develop practical expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, JUnit/TestNG and Maven;
- master element location strategies such as XPath and CSS for reliable web interface interaction;
- design and implement reusable page models to simplify test maintenance and improve code readability;
- configure and run automated tests in CI/CD pipelines for early defect detection and continuous delivery of quality software.
Program
Module 1: getting started with Java (1 day)
Explore Java architecture, essential features and object-oriented programming principles.
- Overview of Java SE architecture.
- Essential Java SE features.
- Variables, operators and conditional structures.
- Object-oriented programming principles.
- Error and exception handling.
Practical exercises
- Install and configure the Java environment with Eclipse.
- Write a simple Java programme, such as "Hello, World!".
- Work with variables and operators for calculations and conversions.
- Use if/else conditional structures to solve simple problems.
- Create a simple Java class with attributes and methods.
Module 2: automating web interface tests with Selenium and Cucumber (4 days)
Become familiar with web test automation concepts and approaches and develop the skills to use Selenium and Cucumber to design and structure tests.
- Introducing Selenium and its ecosystem.
- Installing and configuring the development environment.
- Locating page elements with WebDriver through XPath, CSS and other strategies.
- Basic Selenium WebDriver syntax.
- Assertions and fixtures.
- The Page Object Model (POM).
- Using Cucumber and BDD language.
- Test data management.
- Running tests and generating reports.
- User interface test automation best practices.
- Continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) of automated tests.
Practical exercises
- Create a Maven project and configure Selenium, Cucumber and Eclipse.
- Locate page elements with XPath, CSS and other strategies and write simple Selenium WebDriver tests.
- Implement the Page Object Model for a simple or existing website.
- Write Cucumber scenarios in Gherkin, using Data Tables or Scenario Outlines for test data management.
- Run tests, generate reports and analyse results.
- Integrate automated tests into a CI/CD pipeline such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.
Audience
This course is intended for:
- manual and automation software testers seeking to specialise in Selenium and Cucumber user interface test automation;
- Java developers working on web applications and seeking to automate tests;
- QA engineers responsible for software quality who want robust, maintainable automated tests;
- project managers and managers seeking to understand test automation challenges to lead projects more effectively;
- automation beginners: anyone seeking Selenium and Cucumber web test automation skills.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites apply:
- Basic Java knowledge: Java programming fundamentals are important for understanding Selenium and Cucumber.
- Web concepts: familiarity with HTTP, HTML and CSS is necessary for Selenium user interface testing.
- Software testing fundamentals: prior introductory experience is preferable to understand the concepts and tools more quickly.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Quiz / multiple-choice questions
- Practical exercises
Course highlights
Expert trainers: substantial practical Java, Selenium and Cucumber experience and proven teaching skills.
Comprehensive, up-to-date training: master Selenium and Cucumber user interface test automation from fundamentals to advanced features. The programme is continually updated for the latest versions and software testing best practices.
80% practical: apply new knowledge in a real environment through practical exercises and multiple-choice assessments reviewed as a group.
Interactive, personalised learning: discussion and collaborative learning with individual trainer support to answer questions and guide progress throughout the course.
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