Getting Started with TestNG 6 from Pluralsight

Automated tests are key to delivering quality assurance to software. Learn how to write any kind of test - unit, component or user interface, using TestNG - a feature-rich and incredibly popular testing framework.

Even on small projects manual testing can be cumbersome and slow, and it is simply impossible on enterprise projects with millions of lines of code. This is why automated tests are recognized as a necessity in order to deliver quality software. In this course, Getting Started with TestNG 6, you will learn how to write a variety of automated tests to accomplish test automation. First, you will learn how to set up a project dedicated to testing automation from the ground up, import TestNG and learn how to use its basic building blocks - annotations and assertions. These will enable you to write any kind of test - unit, component or UI test. Second, you will explore how annotation fields can boost your tests in order to make them more robust, concise and maintainable. Finally, you will discover how you can organize, group and structure your tests as their number increases. By the end of this course, you will have the necessary skills to write a testing framework that enables you to create automated tests at every level.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Introduction

Annotations and Assertions

Getting More Functionality out of Annotations

Leveraging the DataProviders

Organizing Your Tests

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Course includes topics critical to professional delivery of quality software

Comprehensive content prepares students to create a variety of automated tests

Taught by an instructor recognized for work in testing

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Getting Started with TestNG 6 with these activities:

Review Java syntax

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This course utilizes Java syntax, so it would be useful to refresh knowledge of basic syntax prior to taking the course.

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Review Java tutorials on syntax and fundamentals

Use the TestNG documentation to learn about organizing tests

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The course covers organizing and grouping tests, so reviewing the documentation on it before the course can ensure you have a solid foundation in this area.

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Visit the TestNG documentation website
Read the section on organizing tests

Join an online discussion forum for TestNG users

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Engaging in discussions with other TestNG users can provide valuable insights and perspectives that can complement the course material.

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Find an online discussion forum for TestNG users
Join the forum and introduce yourself
Participate in discussions and ask questions

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Practice writing test methods using annotations

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Becoming adept at writing various types of test methods is a big focus of the course; this will ensure that you're comfortable with writing annotated unit tests.

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Create a new TestNG project and class
Write several test methods for different scenarios
Run the tests

Create a presentation on the benefits of TestNG for automated testing

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Creating a presentation on the benefits of TestNG would reinforce your understanding of the framework's capabilities and provide an opportunity to share your knowledge.

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Research the benefits of using TestNG for automated testing
Create a presentation outline
Develop the presentation slides
Practice delivering the presentation

Contribute to an open-source TestNG project

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This course covers using TestNG, so contributing to an open-source project that utilizes it would provide a deep dive into its implementation and usage.

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Find an open-source TestNG project on GitHub
Review the project's documentation and codebase
Identify an area where you can contribute
Fork the project and create a pull request with your changes

Career center

Learners who complete Getting Started with TestNG 6 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Test Automation Engineer

Test Automation Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated tests for software. This course is an excellent starting point for someone looking to become a Test Automation Engineer. It not only introduces the TestNG framework, it also teaches attendees how to create automated tests using the framework, which can be used in place of manual testing. Test Automation Engineers who know TestNG will have a competitive edge in the job market.

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Software Developer

Software Developers write and test code to solve real world problems with computer software. This course can help those wanting to become Software Developers by teaching them TestNG, which is a popular framework for testing software. Software Developers use Testing Frameworks like TestNG to write Unit, Component, and UI Tests to make sure that the code works the way it is supposed to. Having a strong understanding of automated testing is a must-have for Software Developers.

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QA Analyst

QA Analysts design and execute tests to make sure that software meets specifications and works the way users expect it to. This course can help anyone who wants to become a QA Analyst learn how to use TestNG, a commonly used open-source framework made for writing automated tests. QA Analysts who are familiar with TestNG can write more complex, robust, and maintainable tests.

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Software Tester

Software Testers play a big part in making sure software is high quality and works properly. One of their goals is to find scenarios that could cause a program to crash so that developers can fix any potential issues. They may prefer creating automated tests to avoid having to manually test.

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Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Software Quality Assurance Analysts help write acceptance criteria, test plans, and test results while interacting with developers and other stakeholders. This course will be particularly useful for those hoping to go into this field. It teaches how to utilize a popular framework for testing software, which is one of the main functions of the role.

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Web Developer

Web Developers test and debug websites to make sure that they are working the way they were designed to. They may find that TestNG is a useful tool to help with the testing portion of their role.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers are responsible for automating and streamlining the software development and delivery process. The knowledge and skills gained from this course may be helpful for a DevOps Engineer as they plan and build automated tests for software.

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IT Consultant

IT Consultants help analyze business needs and develop IT solutions. They may suggest the use of automated tests to the developers that they help with daily, which makes this course relevant.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers plan, implement, and maintain computer networks. They must test those networks to make sure that they work the way they were designed to. This course can teach useful skills to anyone hoping to work in the field because it will help them create automated network tests.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage, secure, and back up databases. They often write scripts to automate common tasks. Having a background in writing automated tests may be helpful for those working as or hoping to work as Database Administrators.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts design, develops, and deploys the computer systems that businesses use. They may want to recommend automated testing with TestNG to the developers that they work alongside.

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Computer Programmer

Computer Programmers write the code that runs on computers. Knowing how to test the code that you write will benefit any Computer Programmer, which is why this course could be a good addition to the learning path for this job.

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IT Manager

IT Managers are responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of an organization's IT systems. They will need to make decisions about automated testing and if it will be used. This class can help those who want to become IT Managers understand the benefits of TestNG and how it can be used to improve the quality of software.

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Project Manager

Project Managers lead teams to complete specific projects. Those in this role may choose to use automated testing, such as with TestNG. This course can help Project Managers understand the value of automated testing so they can make well-informed decisions.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts gather user requirements and help translate them into technical specifications. Some of these requirements can be about the testing process of software. This course may be helpful for Business Analysts who work with software development teams.

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