Katalon Studio Test Automation

1. Overview of Katalon Studio and its features.
2. Setting up Katalon Studio (Free version) and creating a project.
3. Introduction to the user interface and essential components.
4. Record and playback functionalities.

1. Creating your first automated test case.
   1. Test case structure.
   2. Test steps, objects, and actions.
2. Web Object handling and interactions.
   1. Identifying and handling web elements (buttons, input fields, etc.).
   2. Recording on active primary browsers (Chrome, Firefox).

1. Creating test suites and test suite collections.
   1. Grouping test cases into suites.
   2. Managing and organizing test collections for different environments.

1. Understanding logs and reports for test results.
   1. Analyzing execution logs.
   2. Exporting test execution reports.

1. Creating reusable test cases to enhance maintainability.
2. Using built-in keywords and custom keywords for reusability.

1. Introduction to variables in test scripts.
   1. Local and global variables.
   2. Using variables for dynamic testing.
2. Headless browser execution for faster testing.

1. Introduction to custom keywords.
   1. Creating reusable code blocks for frequently used test logic.
   2. Managing custom keywords for complex test automation scenarios.

1. Implementing data-driven testing in Katalon Studio.
   1. Using external data sources (Excel, CSV).
   2. Parameterizing test cases for multiple test inputs.

1. Configuring email notifications for test execution results.
   1. Setting up email notifications for success and failure reports.
   2. Customizing the email content and formats.

1. Debugging test cases using breakpoints.
   1. Troubleshooting common errors.
   2. Best practices for debugging and resolving issues.

1. Integrating Katalon Studio with Jenkins for continuous testing.
   1. Installing and configuring Jenkins.
   2. Running Katalon tests through Jenkins pipelines.

1. Introduction to API testing in Katalon Studio.
   1. Creating API requests (SOAP & REST).
   2. Verifying API responses and integrating them into test cases.
2. Data-driven API testing.

1. Creating and managing execution profiles.
   1. Setting up different environment profiles for test execution.
   2. Executing test suites with various configurations.

1. Handling failures and exceptions in Katalon Studio.
   1. Built-in failure handling strategies.
   2. Retry logic and conditional test execution.

1. Working with dynamic and static web objects.
   1. Advanced web object identification techniques.
2. Using checkpoints for validation.
   1. Incorporating checkpoints to verify test results.

1. The role of test automation in DevOps.
   1. Integrating Katalon Studio into a DevOps pipeline.
   2. Testing strategies for continuous integration and delivery.

1. Introduction to BrowserStack for cross-browser and cross-platform testing.
   1. Setting up BrowserStack with Katalon Studio.
   2. Running tests on multiple browsers and devices.

By the end of this course, you will have a strong understanding of how to use Katalon Studio (free version) to automate testing of web applications and APIs, as well as integrate your automation with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins. You’ll be equipped with practical knowledge to immediately apply in your organization, ensuring faster delivery of high-quality software through test automation.