Automated Software Testing with Cypress


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Unit Integration Testing (UIT) had been a challenge because there was no tool that could help in XHR programming and unit integration validations in an efficient way until Cypress arrived. Cypress started releasing versions in 2015 and became popular in 2018 with version 2.0.0. This book explores Cypress scripts that help implement ‘shift left testing’, which is a dream come true for many software testers. Shift left occurs in the majority of testing projects, but could not be implemented fully because tools were unavailable and knowledge was lacking about the possibilities of testing early in the life cycle. Shift left is a key testing strategy to help testing teams focus less on defect identifications and more on developing practices to prevent defects. Cypress scripts can help front-end developers and quality engineers to work together to find defects soon after web components are built. These components can be tested immediately after they are built with Cypress Test Driven Development (TDD) scripts. Thus, defects can be fixed straight away during the development stage. Testing teams do not have to worry about finding these same defects in a later development stage because Cypress tests keep verifying components in the later stages. Defect fixing has become much cheaper with Cypress than when other tools are used. The book also covers Behaviour Driven Development (BDD)-based Gherkin scripts and the Cypress Cucumber preprocessor, which can improve test scenario coverage. Automated Software Testing with Cypress is written to fulfil the BDD and TDD needs of testing teams. Two distinct open source repositories are provided in Github to help start running Cypress tests in no time!




End-to-End Web Testing with Cypress


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Get to grips with the Cypress framework and learn how to best implement end-to-end automation testing with JavaScript with the help of expert tips, best practices, and real-world testing examples Key FeaturesWrite your first end-to-end test and find out how to modernize your testing environmentExecute test-driven web development and cross-browser testing using CypressDiscover the advantages of using Cypress over Selenium and refactor testing for modern web appsBook Description Cypress is a modern test automation framework for web-based frontend apps. Learning Cypress will help you overcome the shortcomings of conventional testing solutions such as dependency graph problems, the steep learning curve in setting up end-to-end testing packages, and difficulties in writing explicit time waits for your tests. In End-to-End Web Testing with Cypress, you’ll learn how to use different Cypress tools, including time travel, snapshots, errors, and console output, to write fail-safe and non-flaky tests. You’ll discover techniques for performing test-driven development (TDD) with Cypress and write cross-browser tests for your web applications. As you advance, you’ll implement tests for a sample application and work with a variety of tools and features within the Cypress ecosystem. Finally, this Cypress book will help you grasp advanced testing concepts such as visual testing and networking. By the end of this book, you’ll have the skills you need to be able to set up Cypress for any web app and understand how to use it to its full potential. What you will learnGet to grips with Cypress and understand its advantages over SeleniumExplore common Cypress commands, tools, and techniques for writing complete tests for web appsSet up and configure Cypress for cross-browser testingUnderstand how to work with elements and animation to write non-flaky testsDiscover techniques for implementing and handling navigation requests in testsImplement visual regression tests with Applitools eyesWho this book is for This book is for automation testing professionals, software and web testers, and frontend web developers who have intermediate-level JavaScript and beginner-level test automation knowledge, as well as for complete beginners who are looking to get started with Cypress and learn how it works. You’ll also find this book useful if you are a Selenium tester who wants to migrate to Cypress and leverage its capabilities. An intermediate-level understanding of JavaScript programming and beginner-level knowledge of web testing are required.




Modern Web Testing with TestCafe


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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 Key FeaturesBuild a proof-of-concept project to demonstrate your familiarity with TestCafeDiscover useful tips and best practices for building production-ready and fault-tolerant testsWrite clean and maintainable tests by refactoring your codebase using PageObject patternBook Description 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. What you will learnUnderstand the basic concepts of TestCafe and how it differs from classic SeleniumFind out how to set up a TestCafe test environmentRun TestCafe with command-line settingsVerify and execute TestCafe code in the browserAutomate end-to-end testing with TestCafe using expert techniquesDiscover best practices in TestCafe development and learn about the future roadmap of TestCafeWho this book is for 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.




UI Testing with Puppeteer


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Write fail-safe automation tests, device emulation, and browser automation using Puppeteer’s Google-powered API Key FeaturesGet up and running with Puppeteer and discover best practices for automation testingAutomate your modern web applications using Jest and Mocha with PuppeteerGenerate screenshots using Puppeteer and find out how they can be used for UI regression testsBook Description Puppeteer is an open source web automation library created by Google to perform tasks such as end-to-end testing, performance monitoring, and task automation with ease. Using real-world use cases, this book will take you on a pragmatic journey, helping you to learn Puppeteer and implement best practices to take your automation code to the next level! Starting with an introduction to headless browsers, this book will take you through the foundations of browser automation, showing you how far you can get using Puppeteer to automate Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. You’ll then learn the basics of end-to-end testing and understand how to create reliable tests. You’ll also get to grips with finding elements using CSS selectors and XPath expressions. As you progress through the chapters, the focus shifts to more advanced browser automation topics such as executing JavaScript code inside the browser. You’ll learn various use cases of Puppeteer, such as mobile devices or network speed testing, gauging your site’s performance, and using Puppeteer as a web scraping tool. By the end of this UI testing book, you’ll have learned how to make the most of Puppeteer’s API and be able to apply it in your real-world projects. What you will learnUnderstand browser automation fundamentalsExplore end-to-end testing with Puppeteer and its best practicesApply CSS Selectors and XPath expressions to web automationDiscover how you can leverage the power of web automation as a developerEmulate different use cases of Puppeteer such as network speed tests and geolocationGet to grips with techniques and best practices for web scraping and web content generationWho this book is for The book is for QA engineers, testing professionals, and frontend web developers alike who want to perform end-to-end testing using Google's developer tools. Web developers who want to learn how to use Puppeteer for generating content, scraping websites, and evaluating website performance will also find this book useful. Although knowledge of Node.js isn’t necessary, basic JavaScript knowledge will assist with understanding the concepts covered.




Testing JavaScript Applications


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Automated testing will help you write high-quality software in less time, with more confidence, fewer bugs, and without constant manual oversight. Testing JavaScript Applications is a guide to building a comprehensive and reliable JS application testing suite, covering both how to write tests and how JS testing tools work under the hood. You''ll learn from Lucas de Costa, a core contributor to popular JS testing libraries, as he shares a quality mindset for making testing decisions that deliver a real contribution to your business. You''ll benefit from informative explanations and diagrams, easily-transferable code samples, and useful tips on using the latest and most consolidated libraries and frameworks of the JavaScript ecosystem. about the technology No developer wants to waste time making sure every application feature still works whenever they push new code to production. Thankfully, automated testing delivers quick and precise feedback on whether your application still functions correctly every time you update it. With automated testing, you can validate your application with a single command--and unlike humans, machines don''t forget steps or make mistakes! about the book Testing JavaScript Applications is a guide to creating JavaScript tests that are targeted to your application''s specific needs. Dripping with the insight author Lucas da Costa has developed as a core contributor to some of the most popular JS testing libraries, this book offers dozens of detailed code samples that you can apply to your own projects. You''ll learn how to write tests for both backend and frontend applications, covering the full spectrum of testing types so you can pick an approach that''s right for you. Taking on the role of a developer for a bakery''s web store, you''ll learn to validate different aspects including databases, third-party services, and how to spin-up a real browser instance to interact with the entire application. All examples are delivered using the popular testing tool Jest and modern packages of the JavaScript ecosystem. what''s inside Writing practical tests that make a real business contribution Writing tests for both front-end and back-end applications Managing the costs and complexity of your tests Practicing test-driven development Dealing with external dependencies, like databases or third-party APIs Supporting tests by creating a "culture of quality" about the reader For junior JavaScript developers. No testing experience required. about the author Lucas da Costa is a core maintainer of Chai and Sinon.JS, two of the most popular testing tools in the JavaScript ecosystem. He has also contributed to Jest and other relevant open-source projects. Lucas is committed to a culture of sharing and has spoken at major software engineering conferences, including JSConf Colombia, FluentConf, HolyJS, CityJSConf London, and many others.




Simplify Testing with React Testing Library


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A fast-paced, practical guide to helping you leverage React Testing Library to test the DOM output of components Key FeaturesGet to grips with React Testing Library and create tests that don't break with changes in implementationLearn how to put RTL into practice by implementing it in real-world scenariosTest apps to be more accessible and ensure your tests will work with actual DOM nodesBook Description React Testing Library (RTL) is a lightweight and easy-to-use tool for testing the document object model (DOM) output of components. This book will show you how to use this modern, user-friendly tool to test React components, reducing the risk that your application will not work as expected in production. The book demonstrates code snippets that will allow you to implement RTL easily, helping you to understand the guiding principles of the DOM Testing Library to write tests from the perspective of the user. You'll explore the advantages of testing components from the perspective of individuals who will actually use your components, and use test-driven development (TDD) to drive the process of writing tests. As you advance, you'll discover how to add RTL to React projects, test components using the Context API, and also learn how to write user interface (UI) end-to-end tests using the popular Cypress library. Throughout this book, you'll work with practical examples and useful explanations to be able to confidently create tests that don't break when changes are made. By the end of this React book, you will have learned all you need to be able to test React components confidently. What you will learnExplore React Testing Library and its use casesGet to grips with the RTL ecosystemApply jest-dom to enhance your tests using RTLGain the confidence you need to create tests that don't break with changes using RTLIntegrate Cucumber and Cypress into your test suiteUse TDD to drive the process of writing testsApply your existing React knowledge for using RTLWho this book is for This book is for software engineers, quality engineers and React developers who want to learn about modern practices used for testing React components using the latest testing tool, RTL. Basic knowledge of React development is required to get the most out of this book.




Deno Web Development


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A curious JavaScript developer's practical guide to deep dive into Deno and get the most out of it for building secure web applications Key FeaturesUnderstand Deno’s essential concepts and featuresLearn how to use Deno in real-world scenariosUse Deno to develop, test, and deploy web applications and toolsBook Description Deno is a JavaScript and TypeScript runtime with secure defaults and a great developer experience. With Deno Web Development, you'll learn all about Deno's primitives, its principles, and how you can use them to build real-world applications. The book is divided into three main sections: an introduction to Deno, building an API from scratch, and testing and deploying a Deno application. The book starts by getting you up to speed with Deno's runtime and the reason why it was developed. You'll explore some of the concepts introduced by Node, why many of them transitioned into Deno, and why new features were introduced. After understanding Deno and why it was created, you will start to experiment with Deno, exploring the toolchain and writing simple scripts and CLI applications. As you progress to the second section, you will create a simple web application and then add more features to it. This application will evolve from a simple 'hello world' API to a web application connected to the database, with users, authentication, and a JavaScript client. In the third section, the book will take you through topics such as dependency management, configuration and testing, finishing with an application deployed in a cloud environment. By the end of this web development book, you will become comfortable with using Deno to create, maintain, and deploy secure and reliable web applications. What you will learnUnderstand why you should use DenoGet to grips with tooling and the Deno ecosystemBuild Deno web applications using existing Node.js knowledge and the newest ECMA Script 6 featuresExplore the standard library and the benefits of Deno’s security modelDiscover common practices and web frameworks to build a REST API in DenoStructure a web application using common architecture practicesTest and deploy a Deno application in the cloud using DockerWho this book is for This book is for web developers who want to leverage their JavaScript and TypeScript skills in a secure, simple, and modern runtime, using Deno for web app development. Beginner-level knowledge of Node.js is recommended but not required.




ASP.NET Core 3 and React


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Build modern, scalable, and cloud-ready single-page applications using ASP.NET Core, React, TypeScript, and Azure Key FeaturesExplore the full potential and latest features of .NET Core 3.0, TypeScript 3, and ReactLearn how to manage data, application design, and packaging, and secure your web appsDiscover best practices for using React and TypeScript to build a scalable frontend that interacts with REST APIsBook Description Microsoft's ASP.NET Core is a robust and high-performing cross-platform web API framework, and Facebook's React uses declarative JavaScript to drive a rich, interactive user experience on the client-side web. Together, they can be used to build full stack apps with enhanced security and scalability at each layer. This book will start by taking you through React and TypeScript components to build an intuitive single-page application. You’ll understand how to design scalable REST APIs that can integrate with a React-based frontend. You’ll get to grips with the latest features, popular patterns, and tools available in the React ecosystem, including function-based components, React Router, and Redux. The book shows how you can use TypeScript along with React to make the frontend robust and maintainable. You’ll then cover important .NET Core features such as API controllers, attribute routing, and model binding to help you build a sturdy backend. Additionally, you’ll explore API security with ASP.NET Core identity and authorization policies, and write reliable unit tests using both .NET Core and React before you deploy your app to the Azure cloud. By the end of the book, you’ll have gained all the knowledge you need to enhance your C# and JavaScript skills and build full stack, production-ready applications with ASP.NET Core and React. What you will learnBuild RESTful APIs with .NET Core using API controllersCreate strongly typed, interactive, and function-based React components using HooksBuild forms efficiently using reusable React componentsPerform client-side state management with Redux and the React Context APISecure REST APIs with ASP.NET identity and authorization policiesRun a range of automated tests on the frontend and backendImplement continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) processes into Azure using Azure DevOpsWho this book is for If you’re a web developer looking to build solid full-stack web applications with .NET Core and React, this book is for you. Although this book does not assume any knowledge of React, you’re expected to have a basic understanding of .NET Core.




Complete Guide to Test Automation


Book Description

Rely on this robust and thorough guide to build and maintain successful test automation. As the software industry shifts from traditional waterfall paradigms into more agile ones, test automation becomes a highly important tool that allows your development teams to deliver software at an ever-increasing pace without compromising quality. Even though it may seem trivial to automate the repetitive tester’s work, using test automation efficiently and properly is not trivial. Many test automation endeavors end up in the “graveyard” of software projects. There are many things that affect the value of test automation, and also its costs. This book aims to cover all of these aspects in great detail so you can make decisions to create the best test automation solution that will not only help your test automation project to succeed, but also allow the entire software project to thrive. One of the most important details that affects the success of the test automation is how easy it is to maintain the automated tests. Complete Guide to Test Automation provides a detailed hands-on guide for writing highly maintainable test code. What You’ll Learn Know the real value to be expected from test automation Discover the key traits that will make your test automation project succeed Be aware of the different considerations to take into account when planning automated tests vs. manual tests Determine who should implement the tests and the implications of this decision Architect the test project and fit it to the architecture of the tested application Design and implement highly reliable automated tests Begin gaining value from test automation earlier Integrate test automation into the business processes of the development teamLeverage test automation to improve your organization's performance and quality, even without formal authority Understand how different types of automated tests will fit into your testing strategy, including unit testing, load and performance testing, visual testing, and more Who This Book Is For Those involved with software development such as test automation leads, QA managers, test automation developers, and development managers. Some parts of the book assume hands-on experience in writing code in an object-oriented language (mainly C# or Java), although most of the content is also relevant for nonprogrammers.




Svelte and Sapper in Action


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Svelte and Sapper in Action teaches you to design and build fast, elegant web applications. You’ll start immediately by creating an engaging Travel Packing app as you learn to create Svelte components and develop great UX. You’ll master Svelte’s unique state management model, use Sapper for simplified page routing, and take on modern best practices like code splitting, offline support, and server-rendered views. Summary Imagine web apps with fast browser load times that also offer amazing developer productivity and require less code to create. That’s what Svelte and Sapper deliver! Svelte pushes a lot of the work a frontend framework would handle to the compile step, so your app components come out as tight, well-organized JavaScript modules. Sapper is a lightweight web framework that minimizes application size through server-rendering front pages and only loading the JavaScript you need. The end result is more efficient apps with great UX and simplified state management. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology Many web frameworks load hundreds of “just-in-case” code lines that clutter and slow your apps. Svelte, an innovative, developer-friendly tool, instead compiles applications to very small bundles for lightning-fast load times that do more with less code. Pairing Svelte with the Sapper framework adds features for flexible and simple page routing, server-side rendering, static site development, and more. About the book Svelte and Sapper in Action teaches you to design and build fast, elegant web applications. You’ll start immediately by creating an engaging Travel Packing app as you learn to create Svelte components and develop great UX. You’ll master Svelte’s unique state management model, use Sapper for simplified page routing, and take on modern best practices like code splitting, offline support, and server-rendered views. What's inside - Creating Svelte components - Using stores for shared data - Configuring page routing - Debugging, testing, and deploying Svelte apps - Using Sapper for dynamic and static sites About the reader For web developers familiar with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. About the author Mark Volkmann is a partner at Object Computing, where he has provided software consulting and training since 1996. Table of Contents PART 1 - GETTING STARTED 1 Meet the players 2 Your first Svelte app PART 2 - DEEPER INTO SVELTE 3 Creating components 4 Block structures 5 Component communication 6 Stores 7 DOM interactions 8 Lifecycle functions 9 Client-side routing 10 Animation 11 Debugging 12 Testing 13 Deploying 14 Advanced Svelte PART 3 - DEEPER INTO SAPPER 15 Your first Sapper app 16 Sapper applications 17 Sapper server routes 18 Exporting static sties with Sapper 19 Sapper offline support PART 4 - BEYOND SVELTE AND SAPPER 20 Preprocessors 21 Svelte Native