Automating Selenium TestNG Tests with Jenkins

Effective test automation is key to maintaining quality in software development. This guide will walk you through setting up a Jenkins job to run Selenium TestNG tests. By following these steps, you can automate your testing process, ensuring your applications meet the necessary standards with regular builds and tests.

Setting Up the Jenkins Job

Below are the detailed steps to configure a Jenkins job for running Selenium TestNG tests:

Step 1: Creating a New Jenkins Project

Open your preferred Jenkins dashboard. Click on New Item to create a new project. Provide a name for the project and select Freestyle Project as the project type. Click OK to proceed.

Step 2: Providing a Description

Click on Edit in the newly created project. Enter a description in the Description field. Click OK to save.

Step 3: Choosing Source Code Management

Select None as the source code management option since we are not using version control in this example.

Step 4: Scheduling Jobs

Select the appropriate job scheduling option from the available list. To set a specific schedule, follow the tutorial's guidelines on setting up the time interval for your job.

Step 5: Setting Up the Selenium Test Project

Create a new project specifically designed for running Selenium TestNG tests. This project should include all necessary dependencies and your TestNG.xml file.

Step 6: Creating the TestNG.xml File

Create a TestNG.xml file to specify the suite for the tests.

Step 7: Adding Project Dependencies

Place all your project dependencies in a separate folder within your project structure. Create a batch file (Windows) following the suggested content below: ``` classpath"your_project_folder_pathdependencies" java -cp .;${classpath} your_package_ ```

Step 8: Configuring Jenkins to Run the Batch File

Select the newly created Jenkins project. Click Configure. Expand the Advanced Project Options section. Check the Use Custom Workspace option and specify the path to your test project. Save the configuration.

Step 9: Adding a Build Step in Jenkins

Go back to the Jenkins project configuration. Select Build from the left-hand menu. Click Add build step. Select Execute Windows batch command and enter the path to your batch file. Save the configuration.

Step 10: Building the Jenkins Project

Now, when you click Build, Jenkins will execute the batch file and run your Selenium TestNG tests.

Alternative Method: Maven Integration

For a more streamlined approach, consider utilizing a Maven project and incorporating your TestNG.xml path in the pom.xml file. Jenkins can then be instructed to use commands like mvn clean install or mvn test to execute the tests.

Conclusion

By automating your Selenium TestNG tests with Jenkins, you can streamline your testing workflow, improve build times, and enhance code quality. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask in the comments below or explore the provided video link for additional guidance.