Maven & Jenkins Integration with Selenium: Complete Tutorial (medium)

Jenkins Overview

• Jenkins is written in Java.
• Primarily used for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) of software projects.
• Compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Jenkins Features and Functionality

• Provides direct links to build results, test results, and code coverage reports.
• Can be configured to run automated tests using the TestNG framework.
• Supports building and testing projects through integration with CI practices, enabling efficient development cycles.
• Additional functionality can be added through Jenkins plugins and configuration options.

Maven Overview

• Maven is based on the Project Object Model (POM).
• Supports project management by providing a systematic approach to building, reporting, and documentation.

Maven Configuration

• The pom.xml file defines project dependencies, plugins, and configuration settings.
• The m2eclipse plugin integrates Maven into the Eclipse IDE for streamlined project development.
• The JRE System Library supports Java runtime environment requirements within Eclipse projects.

Example Dependencies

• Specific dependencies in the example pom.xml file can include libraries necessary for the project’s functionality.
• The NewTest class serves as a test class in the defined example, encapsulating test cases.

Testing and Build Management

• Maven Surefire Plugin is the tool for configuring and executing tests.
• The maven-compiler-plugin compiles the source code during the build process.

Integrating Jenkins with Testing Tools

• Necessary steps to integrate Jenkins with Selenium WebDriver involve adding appropriate configuration and dependencies in Jenkins and Maven.
• Root POM textbox in Jenkins job configuration specifies the location of the main POM file.
• Goals and options section in Jenkins job configuration enables specification of build goals and additional parameters.

Jenkins Job Configuration

• Build section of Jenkins job configuration outlines the parameters for the build process.
• Automatic triggering of builds can be managed through the Polling feature based on specific criteria.
• Entering '0 23 * * *' in the Schedule textbox triggers a build daily at 11 PM.

Running Test Scripts

• Command to run a pure TestNG script in Jenkins involves specifying the appropriate execution command in the build configuration.
• The Save button in Jenkins is used to save job configurations after making changes.

Benefits and Popularity of Jenkins

• One of the key benefits of using Jenkins is its ability to automate repetitive tasks in the software development lifecycle.
• Popularity stems from its extensibility with plugins and strong community support.
• Jenkins provides multiple ways to trigger builds, including manual and automatic triggers.
• Custom report HTML files generated in Jenkins will store detailed reporting of test results and build statuses.
• Commands necessary to run a pure TestNG script should include the correct syntax and references to the test classes.

Learn how to convert a Selenium WebDriver test into a TestNG test using Eclipse. This quiz will guide you through the steps of converting a test and creating a testng.xml file.