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Java or python which is better to do Automation using Selenium. since I don't have an idea about python, so please suggest me if python is better than Java for automation.
The Answer is not only opinion based but also situation based. Java and Python both have its pros and cons (I will mention a few pros for both the variants) :
Java (pros) :
Plenty of documentation and tutorials available online.
Enables you to integrate a wide range of tools. E.g. TestNG , Maven , Jenkins , Cucumber , etc
Widely accepted by customers.
Python (pros) :
Unmatched where Data Extraction and Data Science is the major aim.
Syntax is not so strict.
Slowly and gradually gaining popularity and market share.
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Hi I know that BDD with selenium can be used to test user interfaces.
I also know that APIs could be tested using Gherkin.
My question is, should APIs be tested using Gherkin? Is it the right tool for the job?
BDD aims to create a shared understanding of how an application should behave by discovering new features based on concrete examples. Key examples are then formalized with natural language following a Given/When/Then structure
For that you use Gherkin. On which layer you then automate is another decision.
This can be the UI layer, or some API service layer below.
So yes, Gherkin is the right tool for the job.
Source: https://specflow.org/bdd/
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I am in the stage to find out what is Selenium. Its website looks very old. Here is a nodejs version of it.
I also found a good in browser testing solution protractor.
Are they designed to do the same thing? Which one should I use? Why Selenium website is so old, out of favor?
All tools you mention above like protractor, nightwatch are all based on selenium. If you are looking for a nodejs based solutions you can either directly use WebDriverJS (popularly known as selenium) or use many other frameworks which are developed on top of it. Every framework below offers unique features, you need to pick what works best for you. The basic advantage of using framworks is that they do most of the heavy lifting for you, that way your code is small and maintainable. UI testing is hard, the smaller the code you have the easier it is to maintain
protractor (good support if your app is angular)
nightwatch
nemo
webdriverio
wd
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I guess Selenium Webdriver would be the good choice but not sure, how I can use it for my day-to-day project work. Without external training, what could be the best way to go step by step and master webdriver?
As Eugene said -
Download Selenium IDE. Play along with it, recording and running test cases.
Go through the official docs.
Export test cases in the language of your choice.
Read a few blogs regarding WebDriver. Try a few code snippets.
Write your own logic for data driven or key driven test cases.
And basically keep learning.
Best of luck!
There is a free udemy course which will show you how to set up and start using WebDriver with junit. You can find it here:
Start Using Selenium WebDriver with Java
This short course is made by Alan Richardson, author of Selenium Simplified. This is an excellent book, but is directed at Selenium-RC. I am currently using the book to learn WebDriver by translating the exercises from Selenium-RC syntax.
In my experience, the best way to push yourself to learn something like automation is to have a project. For example, if you have tests you run quite often at work, consider automating them in your spare time as part of the learning process.
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Is it a good practice to go the PageFactory way when writing testcases in Selenium2? If yes why?
To be frank I have never used them when writing test-cases and have not missed it either. But I would to know what are the advantages of using PageFactory over not using it.
From my point of view the advantages are on the one hand, all the ids and xpaths at only one place in code, on the other hand the abstraction layer between the implementation an the test itself.
This will allow non- programmers to test the websites what's useful for me, because some people know exactly what the workflows are and which functionality is the most important but are not part of the development teams or engineers at all.
Last but not least, the PageFactory term is quite useful.
Based on these reasons we decided to switch from over 500 Selenium 1 testcases to Selenium 2 with PageObjects. And try to compensate the effort of creating POs, which will surely exceed the effort for std test executions, by increased maintainability, usability and scalability
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I am looking to get a comparison between stress testing tools that are available today. The options put forward to us are either VSTS or Loadrunner.
As of now, the inclination is towards Loadrunner, but we are looking to see if there is any better option today.
Depends on what you're testing. Static HTTP or simple JSP pages, use something free like jmeter. If you're testing ASP.net, silverlight or other MS technology stack apps, then VSTS is your best bet. For almost anything else LR works well, including newer Rich Internet Web 2.0 type pages including AJAX and Flex.
Loadrunner licenses are prohibitively expensive, if you're looking at a one off test, it isn't worth acquiring a license.
For .NET Apps you can rely on VSTS. They help you simulate
Web Services Performance Testing
Coded UI for functional testing
Xpath Testing
patterns & practices: Performance Testing Guidance
http://perftesting.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=How%20To%3A%20Use%20Data%20Binding%20in%20Load%20Tests%20in%20Microsoft%20Visual%20Studio%20Team%20System&ProjectName=perftesting