Python for Testers – Full Course Overview

Welcome to Python for Testers — a hands-on course designed to take you from Python fundamentals all the way to real-world test automation using:

  • ✅ Python programming (basic to advanced)
  • ✅ Selenium for browser automation using pytest
  • ✅ Pytest for test execution and reporting
  • ✅ Using Pytest to test Requests for API testing
  • ✅ Report generation and automation pipelines

Course Goal

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Write efficient Python scripts for testing workflows
  • Automate browser actions using Selenium
  • Test REST APIs with Requests
  • Structure, run, and report tests using Pytest
  • Handle real-world edge cases using exceptions and logging

Understand object-oriented principles applied to test automation

Setup Requirements

Before starting, make sure you have the following:

  • ✅ Python installed on your system (preferably Python 3.8+)
  • ✅ A code editor or IDE of your choice:
    • PyCharm: Full-featured and test-friendly
    • VS Code: Lightweight, flexible, with Python extension
    • Thonny: Beginner-friendly interface
    • Jupyter Notebook: Interactive, ideal for step-by-step learning and data-focused scripting

For the fundamentals, we primarily use Jupyter Notebooks through Google Colab or local setups to simplify learning and allow real-time output visualization. But if you do not want to the examples provided are also available via github

Once you’re comfortable, you can transition to more advanced IDEs for building and running test frameworks.

Phase 1: Python Programming Foundations

These lessons build your coding muscle — essential before writing test scripts or automation frameworks.

Topic Duration
✅ Python Programming Basics (Part 1) – Hello World, Syntax
✅ Operators & Control Statements
✅ Loops, Numbers, Strings
✅ Collections: List & Tuple
✅ Collections: Dictionary & Set
✅ Functions, Local & Global Variables
✅ Classes, Objects, Methods & Constructors
✅ Inheritance & Polymorphism
✅ Modules & Packages
✅ Exception Handling & Working with Files

🧪 Phase 2: Automation Essentials for Testers

Apply Python to actual testing workflows using the industry’s most relevant tools.

✅ Selenium pytest with Python

  • Setup WebDrivers (Chrome, Firefox)
  • Locate and interact with web elements
  • Handle waits, alerts, dropdowns, and frames
  • Data-driven form submissions
  • Automate real-world UI tests

✅ API Testing with requests

  • Sending GET/POST/PUT/DELETE requests
  • Validating status codes and response bodies
  • Chaining API calls and handling headers/tokens
  • Working with JSON and data extraction

📊 Reporting & Logs

  • Generate test reports in Allure using Pytest and plugins
  • Capture logs for failed test cases
  • Take screenshots with Selenium
  • Integrate with CI/CD tools (github actions)

📝 How to Use This Course

Each section includes:

  • 📓 Interactive Colab notebooks or
  • 🧪 Practice exercises or
  • ✅ Real-world test examples

Let’s Get Started

Begin with the Python Fundamentals Notebook, then work your way into automation topics. Bookmark this page — it’s your master roadmap for becoming a Python-based automation tester!

🐍 Python for Testers: Fundamentals Module

Welcome to the first step in your test automation journey using Python!

This module will help you build a solid foundation before we dive into tools like Selenium, Pytest, and Requests for API testing. A strong grasp of Python fundamentals is essential for writing clear, reliable, and maintainable test scripts.

📘 What You’ll Learn in This Module

  1. Hello World & Basic Syntax

    • Understand how to write and run your first Python program using print().
    • Get comfortable with indentation and structure.

  2. Data Types & Type Checking

    • Learn about core data types: int, float, str, bool.
    • Use type() to inspect data and handle type conversions.

  3. String Manipulation

    • Practice slicing, concatenation, formatting, and useful string methods.
    • Handle web element text, API responses, and logs effectively.

  4. Variable Assignment & Conversion

    • Assign and reassign variables.
    • Convert between types with int(), str(), float() and more.

🧩 Why These Basics Matter for Testers

Python Skill Relevance in Testing
print() and syntax Debugging test cases and script execution
String methods (split(), replace()) Parsing API responses, DOM elements
Type checking Writing robust test assertions
Variables and loops Creating reusable, data-driven test cases

🔄 What’s Next in the Course?

After this module, you’ll be ready to tackle:

  • ✅ Selenium – Browser automation with Python
  • ✅ Pytest – Writing and structuring test cases
  • ✅ Requests – Testing REST APIs and backend services
  • ✅ Reporting – Generating readable test results and logs

🚀 Goal

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently:

  • Automate UI testing with Selenium
  • Write and run unit and functional tests with Pytest
  • Validate API responses and status codes
  • Produce professional test reports and logs

Integrating with PracticeAutomatedTesting.com

PracticeAutomatedTesting.com offers a unique platform where users can interactively learn and practice test automation. It provides real-world scenarios for UI and API testing, making it an ideal place to apply the concepts learned above.

For UI/API testing, you can automate scenarios like form submissions, data validations, and user navigation flows. For API testing, you can practice by automating tests for CRUD operations, authentication flows, and response validations.

Why Practice on PracticeAutomatedTesting.com?

  1. Real-World Scenarios: The website offers a variety of real-world scenarios that mimic actual development tasks.
  2. Interactive Learning: By applying what you’ve learned in an interactive environment, you reinforce your knowledge and skills.
  3. Immediate Feedback: The platform provides immediate feedback on your tests, helping you learn and adapt quickly.

Final Thoughts

Test automation is a critical skill in software development, and Python offers an accessible entry point into this field. By utilizing resources like PracticeAutomatedTesting.com, learners can gain hands-on experience with both UI and API testing, making the learning process both effective and engaging.

Remember, the key to mastering test automation is practice. So, explore, experiment, and learn as you go. Happy testing!