Test Automation with Python (PyTest) Course Overview

Target Audience for Test Automation with Python (PyTest)

1. "Test Automation with Python (PyTest)" is a comprehensive course designed for professionals looking to enhance their software testing skills.

   
   

2. Target Audience:

   
   

• QA Engineers and Testers transitioning to automated testing
• Software Developers interested in implementing testing frameworks
• DevOps professionals aiming to incorporate testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Technical Project Managers overseeing testing teams
• Data Scientists and Analysts requiring automated testing for data validation
• New graduates or career switchers entering the software testing field
• Technical Leads and Architects designing test automation strategies
• IT professionals wanting to learn about test automation best practices
• Python Programmers expanding their skill set into testing domains

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Test Automation with Python (PyTest)?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered

Gain proficiency in test automation using Python and PyTest with a comprehensive course that covers Python basics, PyTest framework essentials, advanced fixtures, markers, parameters, and plugins, as well as strategies for migrating from UnitTest to PyTest.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the fundamentals of Python programming necessary for test automation.
• Learn the importance of writing tests and the advantages of using the PyTest framework over others.
• Master the installation of PyTest and gain expertise in writing and executing test cases effectively.
• Organize tests using files and packages for better maintainability and discover the various command-line options to customize test runs.
• Configure PyTest using the pytest.ini file to tailor the framework to specific project needs.
• Utilize markers to skip, xfail tests, or run a subset of tests, and learn how to parameterize tests for more efficient testing.
• Implement fixtures to provide a fixed baseline for tests, understand their scope, and learn how to use them across multiple test files with conftest.py.
• Leverage built-in and custom fixtures for improved test setup and teardown, including best practices for fixture use.
• Explore the PyTest ecosystem by finding, installing, and utilizing plugins to extend the framework's functionality.
• Transition from using Python’s UnitTest to PyTest, including converting asserts, managing test hierarchies, and applying migration strategies for existing test suites.