Modern Web Testing with TestCafe

TestCafe is an open source end-to-end testing framework that combines unmatched ease of use with advanced automation and robust built-in stability mechanisms. This book is a comprehensive, project-based introduction to TestCafe that will show you how to use the TestCafe framework and enable you to write fast and reliable tests; plus you’ll have a proof of concept ready to demonstrate the practical potential of TestCafe.
You’ll begin by learning how to write end-to-end web tests using the TestCafe syntax and features of the TestCafe framework. You’ll then go from setting up the environment all the way through to writing production-ready tests. You’ll also find out how to build a sample set of tests in a step-by-step manner and use TestCafe to log in to the website, verify the elements present on different pages, create/delete entities, and run custom JavaScript code. As you advance, you’ll delve into several stages of refactoring that will take you through the showcase setup/teardown and PageObject patterns. While this test suite is relatively simple to build, it showcases some of the most prominent features of TestCafe. Finally, this TestCafe book will show you how the tests can be run on a free and simple-to-use website, without requiring you to build and deploy your own servers or backend services.
By the end of this book, you’ll have learned how to write and enhance end-to-end tests with TestCafe to solve real-world problems and deliver results.

Type
ebook
Category
publication date
2020-09-30
what you will learn

Understand the basic concepts of TestCafe and how it differs from classic Selenium
Find out how to set up a TestCafe test environment
Run TestCafe with command-line settings
Verify and execute TestCafe code in the browser
Automate end-to-end testing with TestCafe using expert techniques
Discover best practices in TestCafe development and learn about the future roadmap of TestCafe

no of pages
168
duration
336
key features
Build a proof-of-concept project to demonstrate your familiarity with TestCafe * Discover useful tips and best practices for building production-ready and fault-tolerant tests * Write clean and maintainable tests by refactoring your codebase using PageObject pattern
approach
This book will help you understand how to use TestCafe to test websites, write end-to-end tests using the TestCafe syntax, and the features of the TestCafe framework. You’ll go from setting up the environment, all the way to writing production-ready tests.
audience
The book is for QA professionals, test engineers, software engineers, and test automation enthusiasts looking for hands-on guidance on learning about TestCafe. This book is also great for full-stack developers who want to learn more about new tools for testing their code. The book assumes a basic understanding of JavaScript, Node.js, HTML, CSS, and some simple Bash commands.
meta description
A no-nonsense guide to getting started with TestCafe quickly by building a complete test suite while learning the core concepts of test automation with TestCafe
short description
TestCafe is a lightweight end-to-end solution based on JavaScript and TypeScript. This quick and functional guide is your introduction to learning and implementing the core concepts of TestCafe and building a complete end-to-end test suite through step-by-step guidance and expert practices.
subtitle
Get to grips with end-to-end web testing with TestCafe and JavaScript
keywords
javascript testing, testcafe node.js, automation testing, selenium, webdriver
Product ISBN
9781800200951