GitHub Actions for Test Automation Every Tester Must Know

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GitHub Actions is a game-changer in the world of CI/CD, and it’s incredibly valuable for testers looking to streamline their workflows. Think of it as a butler for your test automation — triggering tasks, running your tests, and giving you a neat report without needing constant supervision. Let’s dive into some essential GitHub Actions setups with real-world examples to get you started.

1. Running Automated Tests on Every Pull Request

One of the best use cases of GitHub Actions is to ensure your tests run automatically whenever code is pushed or a pull request is made.

Example: Run Selenium Tests on Every PR
Here’s a simple workflow:

name: Run Selenium Tests

on:  
  pull_request:  

jobs:  
  selenium-tests:  
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest  
    steps:  
      - name: Checkout Code  
        uses: actions/checkout@v3  

      - name: Set Up Java  
        uses: actions/setup-java@v3  
        with:  
          java-version: '11'  

      - name: Install Dependencies  
        run: mvn install  

      - name: Run Tests  
        run: mvn test

With this setup, every pull request triggers your Selenium tests, ensuring no broken code sneaks into production. Think of it as your gatekeeper…