Export Selenium IDE tests to Python and Pytest. Run Selenium tests from terminal

Tutorial: Exporting Selenium IDE Tests to Python and Pytest

Step 1: Export Selenium IDE Test Cases to Python

1. Open the Selenium IDE tool.
2. Select the language option for export. Choose Python and Pytest.
3. Click on the "Export" button to save the file.

Step 2: Save the Test File

1. Choose a folder to save the exported test file.
2. Click on the "Save" button to save the file in the selected folder.

Step 3: Set Up Project Structure

1. Open VS Code or any preferred code editor.
2. Open the folder where you saved the test file.
3. Ensure the folder structure includes a package folder named "test" containing an __init__.py file and the Python module (.py file) with the generated test cases from Selenium IDE.

Step 4: Install Dependencies

1. Open a terminal in VS Code.
2. Use the terminal to install necessary packages using the pip install command.
3. Install the pytest and selenium packages to resolve dependencies.

Step 5: Fix Import Errors

1. Check if the import errors for pytest and selenium are fixed after installing the packages.
2. Ensure the test class, setup, teardown functions, and test functions are correctly defined in the Python module.

Step 6: Run the Selenium Tests

1. Navigate to the test folder in the terminal.
2. Run the tests using the pytest command followed by the module name.
3. Observe the test results to ensure they are running successfully.

Step 7: Handle Test Issues

1. If encountering issues like element not interactable exceptions during test execution:
   • Scroll to the element before interacting with it.
   • Add a 1-second wait before interacting with the element to ensure it is in view.
   • Make necessary adjustments in the test script to handle such issues.

Step 8: Verify Test Execution

1. Rerun the tests from the terminal to confirm that the issues have been resolved.
2. Ensure all test cases run without errors or exceptions.

By following these steps, you can successfully export Selenium IDE test cases to Python, set up the project structure, install dependencies, run tests, and handle common test issues effectively.