1. Launch Selenium IDE
To create test cases in Selenium IDE, the first step is to launch the Selenium IDE tool. Selenium IDE is a Firefox plugin that allows you to record and playback tests in the Firefox browser. To launch Selenium IDE, open Firefox and go to the «Tools» menu. From the dropdown menu, select «Selenium IDE» to open the tool.
2. Create a new test case
Once Selenium IDE is open, you can create a new test case by clicking on the «File» menu and selecting «New Test Case». This will create a blank test case where you can start recording your test steps.
3. Record test steps
With the new test case created, you can now start recording your test steps. To record the test steps, click on the red «Record» button in the Selenium IDE toolbar. This will start recording your actions in the Firefox browser. Perform the actions that you want to include in your test case, such as clicking on buttons, entering text, or navigating to different pages. Selenium IDE will automatically record each action as a test step.
4. Edit test steps
After recording your test steps, you may need to edit them to make them more precise or to add additional actions. To edit a test step, simply double-click on it in the Selenium IDE test case pane. This will open a dialog box where you can modify the details of the test step, such as the target element, the command, and any input values. Make the necessary changes and click «OK» to save the edits.
5. Add assertions
Assertions are used to verify that certain conditions are true during the execution of a test case. To add an assertion to a test step, right-click on the test step in the Selenium IDE test case pane and select «Insert Assertion». This will open a dialog box where you can specify the assertion type and the expected value. Assertions can be used to check if an element is present, if a text is displayed, or if a certain value is equal to the expected value.
6. Add comments
Comments are used to provide additional information or explanations about the test case or specific test steps. To add a comment to a test step, right-click on the test step in the Selenium IDE test case pane and select «Insert Comment». This will open a dialog box where you can enter your comment. Comments are useful for documenting the purpose of the test case or providing instructions for other team members.
7. Save the test case
Once you have finished recording and editing your test case, it is important to save it for future use. To save the test case, click on the «File» menu and select «Save Test Case As». Choose a location on your computer where you want to save the test case and enter a name for the file. Click «Save» to save the test case.
8. Run the test case
After saving the test case, you can run it to see if it performs as expected. To run the test case, click on the green «Play» button in the Selenium IDE toolbar. This will execute each test step in the test case and display the results in the Selenium IDE test case pane. You can also choose to run the test case in different modes, such as «Run All» to execute all test cases in a suite or «Run Until Failure» to stop execution when a test step fails.
9. Analyze test results
Once the test case has been executed, you can analyze the test results to determine if the test case passed or failed. Passed test steps will be displayed in green, while failed test steps will be displayed in red. You can also view detailed information about each test step, such as the command, the target element, and any input values. This information can help you identify any issues or errors that occurred during the execution of the test case.
10. Repeat the process for other test cases
Once you have created and executed one test case, you can repeat the process to create and execute other test cases. Each test case can be saved as a separate file and can be run independently or as part of a test suite. By creating multiple test cases, you can cover different scenarios and ensure that your application is functioning correctly in various situations.
