Created a test method using Selenium that resembles the following:
[TestFixture]
public class Test_Google
{
IWebDriver driver;
[SetUp]
public void Setup()
{
driver = new InternetExplorerDriver();
}
[TearDown]
public void Teardown()
{
driver.Quit();
}
[Test]
public void TestSearchGoogleForTheAutomatedTester()
{
//Navigate to the site
driver.Navigate().GoToUrl("http://www.google.co.uk");
//Find the Element and create an object so we can use it
IWebElement queryBox = driver.FindElement(By.Name("q"));
//Work with the Element that's on the page
queryBox.SendKeys("The Automated Tester");
queryBox.SendKeys(Keys.ArrowDown);
queryBox.Submit();
//Check that the Title is what we are expecting
Assert.True(driver.Title.IndexOf("The Automated Tester") > -1);
}
}
During the test execution, IE opens and performs its tasks.
There are approximately 200 similar test methods distributed across various fixtures, resulting in numerous opening and closing of the browser (one per fixture).
How can Selenium system tests run without launching the browser each time?
One possibility could be creating a Windows service to execute the Selenium tests within the WinForms Web Browser Control. This eliminates the need to open the browser for every test, allowing seamless and automated test runs. Implementing this solution may require further exploration.
Are there any other well-known alternative approaches to achieve this?
Thank you,