Edge configuration in Selenium Python - Framework Patterns

Framework Mode - Edge configuration

Folder Structure

selenium-python-project/
├── tests/
│   ├── test_login.py
│   └── test_checkout.py
├── pages/
│   ├── base_page.py
│   └── login_page.py
├── drivers/
│   └── msedgedriver.exe  
├── utils/
│   ├── config.py
│   └── edge_driver_factory.py
├── conftest.py
└── requirements.txt
    

Test Framework Layers

• Driver Layer: Manages Edge WebDriver setup and teardown (e.g., edge_driver_factory.py).
• Page Objects: Encapsulate page elements and actions (e.g., login_page.py).
• Tests: Test cases using pytest in tests/ folder.
• Utilities: Configuration management and helper functions (config.py).
• Fixtures: Pytest fixtures in conftest.py to initialize Edge driver.

Configuration Patterns

Use a config.py file to manage environment variables like URLs and credentials.

Use edge_driver_factory.py to configure Edge options such as headless mode, window size, and driver path.

Example snippet from edge_driver_factory.py:

from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.edge.service import Service
from selenium.webdriver.edge.options import Options

class EdgeDriverFactory:
    @staticmethod
    def create_driver(headless: bool = False):
        options = Options()
        if headless:
            options.add_argument('--headless=new')
        options.add_argument('--window-size=1920,1080')
        service = Service(executable_path='./drivers/msedgedriver.exe')
        driver = webdriver.Edge(service=service, options=options)
        return driver

Test Reporting and CI/CD Integration

• Use pytest with plugins like pytest-html to generate readable HTML reports.
• Integrate tests in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) to run Edge tests on Windows runners.
• Store test reports as artifacts for review after each run.
• Use environment variables in CI to configure Edge driver path and headless mode.

Best Practices for Edge Configuration Framework

1. Use Page Object Model: Keep UI locators and actions separate from tests.
2. Centralize Driver Setup: Use a factory class to create Edge drivers with consistent options.
3. Support Headless Mode: Allow tests to run without UI for faster CI runs.
4. Manage Driver Executable: Keep Edge driver binary in a dedicated folder and update as needed.
5. Use Pytest Fixtures: Initialize and quit Edge driver cleanly for each test.

Self Check

Where would you add a new page object for the "Checkout" page in this framework structure?

Key Result

Use a dedicated driver factory and configuration files to manage Microsoft Edge WebDriver setup and options in a clean, maintainable Selenium Python framework.