python-selenium-browserstack-assignment

Steps to run the python selenium test on browserstack - assignment_browserstack.py

Prerequisite

python3 should be installed

Setup

• Clone the repo

git clone https://github.com/sush24een/python-selenium-browserstack.git

• Install packages through requirements.txt

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Set BrowserStack Credentials

• Add your BrowserStack username and access key in the browserstack.yml config fle.

• You can also export them as environment variables, BROWSERSTACK_USERNAME and BROWSERSTACK_ACCESS_KEY:

  For Linux/MacOS

  export BROWSERSTACK_USERNAME=<browserstack-username>
  export BROWSERSTACK_ACCESS_KEY=<browserstack-access-key>
  

  For Windows

  setx BROWSERSTACK_USERNAME=<browserstack-username>
  setx BROWSERSTACK_ACCESS_KEY=<browserstack-access-key>
  

Running tests

• Run sample test:
  • To run the assignment test platforms defined in the browserstack.yml file, run:

    browserstack-sdk ./tests/assignment_browserstack.py
    

Notes - future scopes and improvements

• Use explicit waits before interacting with elements for better synchronization.
• Optimize navigation by reducing unnecessary page reloads (e.g., minimize driver.back() calls).
• Implement better handling for paywalled articles.
• Enhance retry mechanisms for failed requests or missing elements.
• Store extracted data in a structured format (CSV/JSON) for better usability.