Selenium installation (pip install selenium) in Selenium Python - Framework Patterns

Framework Mode - Selenium installation (pip install selenium)

Folder Structure

selenium_project/
├── tests/
│   └── test_example.py
├── pages/
│   └── base_page.py
├── utils/
│   └── helpers.py
├── config/
│   └── config.yaml
├── requirements.txt
└── README.md
  

Test Framework Layers

• Driver Layer: Manages browser drivers and Selenium WebDriver setup.
• Page Objects: Classes representing web pages with locators and actions.
• Tests: Test scripts using a test framework like pytest to run Selenium tests.
• Utilities: Helper functions for common tasks like waits, logging, or data handling.
• Configuration: Files to store environment settings, browser options, and credentials.

Configuration Patterns

Use a requirements.txt file to list Selenium and other dependencies:

selenium==4.10.0

Use a config.yaml or config.json to store environment variables like:

• Browser type (chrome, firefox)
• Base URL
• Timeouts

Install Selenium with:

pip install selenium

Use virtual environments to isolate dependencies.

Test Reporting and CI/CD Integration

• Use pytest with plugins like pytest-html for readable HTML reports.
• Integrate tests in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) to run on code changes.
• Configure reports to show pass/fail status and screenshots on failure.

Best Practices

• Keep Selenium and browser drivers updated to avoid compatibility issues.
• Use virtual environments to manage Python packages cleanly.
• Separate test code from page objects and utilities for clarity.
• Use explicit waits instead of fixed sleeps for reliable tests.
• Store sensitive data like credentials outside code, in config files or environment variables.

Self Check

Where in this folder structure would you add a new page object for the Login page?

Key Result

Organize Selenium tests with clear layers: driver setup, page objects, tests, utilities, and config files.