How TestNG Simplifies Automation Testing with Java

Why TestNG is a Game-Changer for Automation Testing As an Automation QA professional, I’ve been using TestNG alongside Selenium and Java, and it makes writing and managing tests so much easier! Maven Dependency <dependency> <groupId>org.testng</groupId> <artifactId>testng</artifactId> <version>7.8.0</version> <scope>test</scope> </dependency> Example TestNG Code import org.testng.annotations.*; public class SimpleTest { @BeforeMethod public void setUp() { System.out.println("Setup: Runs before each test"); } @Test public void testAddition() { int a = 10, b = 20; int sum = a + b; System.out.println("Sum is: " + sum); assert sum == 30 : "Sum should be 30"; } @AfterMethod public void tearDown() { System.out.println("Teardown: Runs after each test"); } } 💡 Why TestNG is Awesome: Structured Testing: Annotations like @BeforeMethod, @AfterMethod, and @Test make the flow clean. Assertions: Verify conditions and mark pass/fail easily. Parallel Execution: Run multiple tests simultaneously to save time. Detailed Reports: HTML reports generated automatically. Data-Driven Testing: Use @DataProvider to test multiple datasets. TestNG makes automation faster, organized, and scalable—a must-have for any QA automation engineer! #TestNG #Selenium #Java #AutomationTesting #QA #SoftwareTesting #Maven #DataDrivenTesting #ParallelExecution

🚀 Mastering the Maven + TestNG Framework in Selenium Automation 🚀 If you’re building automation frameworks in Selenium + Java, then combining Maven and TestNG is a must-have skill for every QA engineer! 💡 ✅ 1. What is Maven? Maven is a build automation and project management tool used mainly for Java projects. It helps manage dependencies, builds, and project structure efficiently — saving hours of manual configuration. ✅ 2. What is TestNG? TestNG (Test Next Generation) is a powerful testing framework designed to simplify test case creation, grouping, prioritization, parallel execution, and reporting. ✅ 3. Why Combine Maven + TestNG? Together, they make automation smarter and more maintainable: 🔹 Maven handles library dependencies (like Selenium, TestNG, Apache POI, etc.) 🔹 TestNG executes structured test cases and generates professional reports 🔹 Easy integration with Jenkins for CI/CD automation 🔹 Simple project scalability with a clean folder structure ✅ 4. Basic Maven Project Structure: MyProject │ ├── src │ ├── main/java → Application code (if any) │ └── test/java → Test scripts (Selenium + TestNG) │ ├── pom.xml → Maven configuration file └── testng.xml → Test suite configuration ✅ 5. Sample pom.xml Snippet: <dependencies> <!-- Selenium Dependency --> <dependency> <groupId>org.seleniumhq.selenium</groupId> <artifactId>selenium-java</artifactId> <version>4.21.0</version> </dependency> <!-- TestNG Dependency --> <dependency> <groupId>org.testng</groupId> <artifactId>testng</artifactId> <version>7.10.0</version> </dependency> </dependencies> ✅ 6. Benefits of Maven + TestNG Framework: ⚙️ Easy dependency management 🧩 Centralized configuration with pom.xml 📊 Organized reporting structure 🚀 Seamless CI/CD integration with Jenkins or GitHub Actions 💬 Maven + TestNG is the backbone of modern Selenium frameworks. Do you use Maven in your current automation setup? What’s your favorite TestNG feature? Let’s discuss 👇 #Maven #TestNG #Selenium #AutomationTesting #SoftwareTesting #QA #Java #TestAutomation #Jenkins #CICD #DevOps

Automation Testing Just Got Easier! When I first started in automation, I often felt overwhelmed—Selenium, XPath, TestNG, frameworks, Jenkins, Git… everything at once. Most of us learned by trial, error, and a lot of Googling. That’s why I’ve put together an Automation Testing Cheat Sheet 📘 – a practical guide for learners, testers, and even mentors. 📌 **What’s inside?** ✅ Common Selenium exceptions & quick fixes ✅ Dynamic XPath & locator strategies ✅ Core Java logic for interviews ✅ Must-know TestNG annotations ✅ REST Assured & Postman API snippets ✅ Git & Jenkins commands for CI/CD setup ✅ Bonus: Java programs (strings, arrays, file I/O) 💡 Whether you’re starting out or mentoring juniors, this cheat sheet saves time, reduces frustration, and helps you debug faster. <~~~~~~#𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 #𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈~~~~~~> 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 - 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 9𝙩𝙝 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬:-https://lnkd.in/dAT68ZHs 𝐎𝐑  𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬:-https://lnkd.in/dTznAffN #AutomationTesting #Selenium #TestNG #Java #APITesting #SoftwareTesting #CareerGrowth

#Capgemini | QA Automation | 4+ Yrs 1. Tell me about yourself (Self-introduction) 2. Explain the Software Bug Life Cycle 3. What are the different types of XPath in Selenium? 4. What are annotations in Selenium and how are they used? 5. What is the difference between get() and navigate() methods in Selenium WebDriver? 6. How do you handle multiple browser windows in Selenium? 7. Explain how to perform mouse actions using Selenium 8. What are Selenium locators? Describe their types and usage 9. How does Selenium handle exceptions? 10. Is it possible to have multiple catch blocks in a single try-catch structure? Explain with an example 11. What keyboard actions are supported by Selenium WebDriver? 12. What are waits in Selenium? Differentiate between implicit and explicit waits 13. How do you handle JavaScript alerts/pop-ups in Selenium? 14. What is the Page Object Model (POM) in Selenium? 15. Differentiate between verify() and assert() methods in testing 16. Can Selenium be integrated with API testing tools? If yes, how? 17. Explain key Git events and commands commonly used in a testing project 18. Why and when do we use cssSelector as a locator strategy? 19. What does the deleteAllCookies() method do in Selenium? 20. What was your specific role and responsibilities in your previous project? 21. What is a Test Plan? What are its key components? 22. Differentiate between driver.quit() and driver.close() in Selenium 23. Why do we use linkText() and partialLinkText() locators in Selenium? Selenium with Java Testing Online Training New Batch! Click the Link to Register for Free Demo Classes: https://lnkd.in/dWstZPPE Follow Krishna Kumari for more.

💭Automation testing isn’t just about tools — it’s about learning the right way to think like a tester. When I guide learners, I often see them jump directly into frameworks or coding. But here’s what I always remind them — mastering automation starts with mastering the basics. Here’s how you can structure your learning the smart way 👇 1️⃣ Manual Testing Concepts – Understand how real-world testing works before automating it. 2️⃣ Core Java – Build problem-solving skills and logic. 3️⃣ Selenium WebDriver – Learn automation step-by-step with real-time examples. 4️⃣ API Testing – Explore backend testing using Postman & RestAssured. 5️⃣ Frameworks + CI/CD – Learn how everything fits together in real projects. 💡 Pro Tip: Focus on understanding — not speed. Every tester’s strength lies in their patience and observation. 📢 A new Automation with Java & API Testing batch is starting soon — perfect for anyone moving from Manual to Automation. Join the free demo group here 👇 👉 https://lnkd.in/dVYxyWDW Let’s make automation learning simple and practical together 💻✨ #SoftwareTesting #AutomationTesting #ManualToAutomation #SDET #TestingCommunity #CareerGrowth #Selenium #API #JavaForTesters #QualityAssurance

Troubleshooting Selenium Installation Error in a QA Project During one of our automation setups, we faced a critical blocker: Selenium WebDriver would not initialize correctly, and the automation suite kept crashing before tests even started. ⚠️ The Problem Error message: java.lang.IllegalStateException: The path to the driver executable must be set by the webdriver.chrome.driver system property Some team members also got: SessionNotCreatedException: This version of ChromeDriver only supports Chrome version XX Tests failed across multiple machines, making it impossible to proceed. 🔍 Root Cause The issue was caused by mismatched versions of ChromeDriver and Google Chrome, combined with missing environment path variables for WebDriver. 🛠 Fixes Applied Downloaded the correct ChromeDriver version matching the installed Chrome browser. Added the driver path to the code: System.setProperty("webdriver.chrome.driver", "C:\\Drivers\\chromedriver.exe"); For cross-platform use, added ChromeDriver to the system PATH variable so it didn’t need hardcoding. Implemented WebDriverManager (by Boni García) in Maven to handle drivers dynamically: WebDriverManager.chromedriver().setup(); WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver(); Created a driver compatibility check script that runs before the suite to ensure the right driver-browser combo. ✅ The Outcome Eliminated all driver-related crashes across the QA team. Enabled smooth execution in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) without manual driver updates. Saved hours of debugging for new team members — automation now works “out of the box.” 💡 Lesson Learned: In Selenium, installation/setup errors are often version mismatches. Using tools like WebDriverManager makes automation projects far more stable and scalable.

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🤖 Automation Testing – The Power Trio: Java, Selenium & Rest Assured In today’s fast-paced Agile world, Automation Testing isn’t just about reducing manual effort — it’s about enabling faster, reliable, and smarter releases. Over the last few projects, I’ve realized how powerful the combination of ☕ Java + 🧩 Selenium + 🔗 Rest Assured can be in building end-to-end automation frameworks. Here’s what makes this combo stand out: ✅ Java provides strong OOPs and reusability for framework design. ✅ Selenium ensures pixel-perfect validation of UI flows. ✅ Rest Assured simplifies powerful API validations and integrations. Together, they help achieve true test coverage across UI + API layers, improving both quality and confidence in every release. Continuous learning, smart assertions, and framework scalability — that’s what keeps QA engineering exciting! 💪 💬 What’s your favorite stack for automation testing and why? #AutomationTesting #Java #Selenium #RestAssured #TestingCommunity #QALife #SDET #DevOps #SoftwareTesting

🔹 What is TestNG? TestNG (Test Next Generation) is a testing framework inspired by JUnit and NUnit but with more powerful features. It is designed to simplify test development and execution, especially for large-scale test automation projects. 🔹 Key Features of TestNG ✅ Annotations – Easy test management using @Test, @BeforeSuite, @AfterSuite, etc. ✅ Flexible Test Configuration – Run tests in parallel, group them, or set priorities. ✅ Data-Driven Testing – With @DataProvider, you can execute the same test with multiple sets of data. ✅ Detailed Reporting – Generates structured HTML/XML reports. ✅ Integration Friendly – Works seamlessly with Selenium, Maven, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines. 🔹 Why Use TestNG in Automation? 1️⃣ Parallel Execution → Save time by running multiple tests simultaneously. 2️⃣ Customizable Reports → Get detailed results out of the box. 3️⃣ Data-Driven Support → Great for testing multiple scenarios. 4️⃣ Easy Integration → Fits well into your automation framework. #TestAutomation #QA #Testing #TestNG #Selenium #AutomationEngineer #SoftwareTesting