Learn Webdriver Test Automation with WebdriverIO

Due to its age, this course is being released for free on my YouTube channel. See update below for details on my new book.

A Update Regarding WebdriverIO Version 5

Howdy folks!

Since creating this course, WebdriverIO has undergone several changes, including a major one to core framework.

Due to this, the contents in this course have inconsistencies with how you would use WebdriverIO today.

Many folks have asked, "Can I still do the course with version 4, or should I wait for the update to 5?".

Here's what I think...

It should be fine to start with version 4 of WebdriverIO and update later to version 5. I would recommend holding back on writing tests for your workplace in Version 4 if you plan on using those tests in the long run.

Most of the changes are "cosmetic", in that you use that same basic style, just a few different commands. The general understanding won't change much between the versions.

But, there are a lot of small tweaks between that two that would make upgrading the code itself a bit tedious. So if you are going to write a bunch of tests that you want to use long-term, I'd go with version 5.

I have a free video on the version 5 changelog and what to watch out for on YouTube if you want to check it out.

I also have another free video where I upgraded a test suite from v4 to v5

I'm currently working on completely updating the course to match the new version (along with a new book on testing). This will take a bit of time, as it's a lot of content (some of it brand new) and I want to ensure I get it right.

I'm doing my best to make it happen though. The update will be free to all students who have bought the course already, so don't worry about having to pay twice.

As an added bonus, I've reduced the course cost by $50 until I'm able to get the new content released.

Thanks!

- Kevin

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"One of the best courses on WebdriverIO and getting started with NodeJS testing." -

"Very good course on WebdriverIO. I enjoyed the pace of the videos. All the fluff is cut out unlike 90% of the Selenium courses on Udemy."

"Not gonna lie, this is by far the best web automation course I've taken (...and I've participated in lots of Selenium-esque courses)"

"Great course. Really simple to follow. Can't wait for the next chapters!"

Can a test framework really be that good?

It took me years to settle on a test automation framework.

Everything I tried seemed impressive, but never really lived up to real-world use.

Then I ran across WebdriverIO, and all that changed.

Because of it's amazing features and simplicity in design, I started to actually enjoy writing tests.

I've seen every flavor of test tool out there, and I can honestly say that WebdriverIO takes the cake.

Why? Because it's:

Quick to set up and write
Written in a simple, well-known language (JavaScript)
Feature-rich while being streamlined

As a Front-end Engineer, I love the technology almost more than CSS or HTML (Is that too nerdy to say?).

Simply put, WebdriverIO makes testing accessible to me.

But...

As incredible as I think WebdriverIO is, it still required a pricey investment to learn.

I spent six months of my job reading through documentation and searching through source code.

By the end of those months, I understood WebdriverIO, but my boss didn't understand the investment I had made.

I had already run out of time before even starting with the real work.

I knew I loved the tool, and didn't want others to face this same reality.

So I made a course about it, which is what you see here.

For this course, I had three goals:

Make it super easy for folks to learn the fundamentals of WebdriverIO. They should be able to write their first set of tests after only a few videos.
Keep the videos clear and concise. Teach as much information as I can in as a little time as possible.
Cover advanced topics that trip folks up. These are the things that delay progress for weeks and cause managers to get grumpy.

I knew this was an really niche tool to create a course on, but I wanted this video series to be as best as I could make it, and I honestly think I accomplished that.

I've gotten a lot of value out of "bite-sized" videos throughout the years (hat tip egghead.io), so following that style really fit with my goals.

That's why I think folks like you will find this course worth paying for.

In 5 hours of content, I teach what took me over a thousand hours to learn. That easily pays for itself in time saved.

When I started building the course, I came up with the tagline "Save time. Save effort. Learn WebdriverIO". Not amazingly original, but it fits so well.

Test automation tools like WebdriverIO will save you time and effort in your work by automating the manual steps of testing.

And I promise to save you time and effort by teaching you WebdriverIO in the most efficient and effective way I know how.

Don't trust me? Well, that's why there's a 30-day money-back guarantee.

If you don't find the content valuable for any reason, just email me and I'll refund your money ASAP.

Don't mess around learning alone when you have a full course available at the cost of a couple hours of work.

Learn WebdriverIO and become a test automation pro, enhancing your value at work and improving your ability to get things done.

These 12 modules cover everything you need to know:

Pre-Module

Install the Test Site

Get Robot Parts Emporium running locally

Installation Walkthrough

#0

1:32

Module One

Start testing now

In just a few minutes you'll have your first test written.

Free Lesson

Installing WebdriverIO and Selenium

#1

2:32
Free Lesson

Trying out the WebdriverIO example

#2

4:07
Free Lesson

Writing our First Test

#3

1:58

Module Two

Simplify your setup

Learn why the wdio test runner is amazing.

Creating our config file using the Test Runner CLI

#4

3:26
Reviewing the wdio.conf.js file

#5

4:46
Updating our test file

#6

3:16
Switching to Sync mode

#7

2:42
Options and Logging

#8

6:39
NPM scripts for easier commands

#9

3:15
#10

Addendum: The Selenium Standalone Service

2:14

Module Three

Handle errors like a pro

Learn how "assertions" find failures for you.

An Introduction to Assertions

#11

6:39
Switching to Chai

#12

3:46
Expect & Should Style Assertions

#13

5:27

Module Four

Write tests easier

The utility methods you need to know.

The Debug Command

#14

7:03
The Pause Command

#15

11:14
The isExisting Command

#16

5:41
The isVisible Command

#17

5:45
The hasFocus Command

#18

5:10
The Other Three Element State Commands

#19

2:22
The waitFor Commands

#20

9:10
The waitUntil Command

#21

3:21

Module Five

Avoid rework w/custom commands

Write commands for your own needs.

Create Custom Commands with 'addCommand'

#22

5:02
Run JavaScript in the browser with 'execute'

#23

7:38
Using Node Functionality

#24

8:36

Module Six

Easy Page Objects

Implement the popular test pattern to promote readability.

Element, Elements, $ and $$

#25

7:13
Defining Page Elements

#26

5:19
Defining Page Actions

#27

4:27
Generic Page Objects

#28

6:00

Bonus Module

Cucumber And Gherkin Syntax

Integrate Cucumber for "living" documentation.

Cucumber Overview

Bonus #1

4:24
Cucumber Boilerplate

Bonus #2

5:22
Writing New Features

Bonus #3

7:15
Writing New Steps

Bonus #4

7:04
Writing Advanced Steps

Bonus #5

6:25

Professional Add-on

Module Seven

Hook in to the Selenium Cloud

Add test scalability using cloud services.

Storing credentials in Environment Variables

#29

6:46
Sauce Labs

#30

4:30
Browserstack

#31

2:30
TestingBot

#32

1:47

Module Eight

Test everywhere

Get your tests running in loads of browsers.

Defining Multiple Browsers

#33

6:55
Advanced Browser Configurations

#34

3:51
Multi-remote Testing

#35

10:13

Module Nine

Simple CICD Integration

Run your tests automagically after every update.

What is CICD?

#36

3:54
Jenkins

#37

7:26
TravisCI

#38

3:33
CircleCI

#39

2:19
TeamCity

#40

2:35

Module Ten

Visual Regression Testing

Compare before and after screenshots of your design.

What is Visual Regression Testing?

#41

6:27
The Visual Regression Service

#42

9:46
Advanced Visual Regression Service Usage

#43

6:49

Module Eleven

Better Test Reports

Use reporters like Allure to see your results more clearly.

Junit Reporter

#44

4:04
Allure Reporter

#45

2:39
Teamcity Reporter

#46

1:41

Module Twelve

Common Tests & Starter Kit

See real-world examples and snag a handy starter kit

The WebdriverIO Starter Kit

#47

5:36
Site Login/Registration from Start to Finish: Part 1

#48

20:59
Site Login/Registration from Start to Finish: Part 2

#49

23:04

Meet Your Teacher: Kevin Lamping

WebdriverIO contributor & Senior Front-end Engineer

Kevin has over 10-years experience as a Front-end Engineer. He's released a free 6-day email course on Visual Regression Testing and runs frontendtesting.com. He has presentated multiple times on Front-end Testing at various conferences.

Along with that, he helps run testyourlog.in and Hill Country JS, a Front-end meetup in San Antonio.

In his free-time, when he's not playing with his kids, Kevin dabbles in scale model building, tabletop gaming, piano and gardening.

Choose the Package that Best Fits Your Needs:

Starter

^$20
First 6 Modules / 28 Videos
Free Copy of "The Web App Testing Guidebook"
2+ hours worth of content
Full Code Samples, Video Transcripts & DRM Free Videos
30-day money-back guarantee

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Professional

^$40
Complete Set of 12 Modules / All 50 Videos
Includes Free Copy of "The Web App Testing Guidebook"
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a team license available?

There is a team license available for up to 10 individuals. Contact me for details.

What prerequisites are there to this course?

You should have a good understanding of JavaScript and we'll be doing a little bit of work on the command line.

If you're new to JavaScript, check out this free course to get started.

If you haven't worked with the command line before, here's another free course on the subject.

What if I don't like the content?

If you feel like the content isn't what you were expecting, let me know within 30 days of purchase and I'll give you a full refund ASAP.

I'm a front-end dev. Is this course for me?

Absolutely. WebdriverIO is a perfect fit for anyone with a little bit of JavaScript knowledge.

Are the videos DRM free?

Absolutely.

How will I access the course?

The course is hosted through thinkific.com, which is where you'll be able to access all the content indefinitely.

Is there a student discount available?

Definitely. Contact me and I'll send you details.

Are you available for online or in-person consulting?

Yep. Reach out to me on CodeMentor.io for more details.

What shell/terminal are you using in the videos??

I use a combo of iTerm2 and Oh my zsh. I use the agnoster theme. I also have a dotfile repo, which is mostly up-to-date.

Have a question I didn't answer? Reach out and let me know!

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