Cross Browser Testing In MSTest Framework Using Selenium C# | MSTest Tutorial | Part IV

About The Video

In this part of the MSTest Tutorial, Karthik KK (@kartamd) helps you understand how to run the Selenium C# test with the MSTest framework using the LambdaTest platform. This video tutorial also guides you on how to configure your local Selenium tests to run it on LambdaTest platform. By the end of this video, you will also learn how to run the locally hosted application in the LambdaTest platform.

Video Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:40 Disadvantages of local Selenium Grid

01:11 Advantages of Online Selenium Grid by LambdaTest

02:48 What is LambdaTest platform

03:25 How to integrate or connect your MSTest automation script to run on LambdaTest’s cloud based Selenium Grid

04:47 How to get the Desired Capabilities to execute your test using RemoteDriver

05:38 How to write a test script using MSTest to perform automation testing with the help of LambdaTest

08:35 Viewing the test execution result of running automation tests using MSTest on LambdaTest platform

10:24 How to automate a localhost URL on the LambdaTest platform with the help of Lambda Tunnel

15:43 Conclusion of Session

Key Topics Covered

Introduction to MSTest Framework and Selenium with C#: The video begins with an overview of the MSTest framework and its integration with Selenium for writing UI tests. It sets the stage for why running tests on a local grid can be limiting and introduces LambdaTest as a solution.

Limitations of Local Grid Testing: It highlights the challenges of maintaining a local Selenium grid, such as the need for an always-up infrastructure, the costs associated with setting up various browsers and operating systems, and the complexity of managing different nodes.

Introduction to LambdaTest Platform: LambdaTest is presented as a sophisticated platform that overcomes the limitations of local grid testing. It provides a secure, reliable, and scalable Selenium infrastructure for automated cross-browser testing across over 2000 browsers and operating systems. The platform also supports testing of locally hosted web applications via tunneling.

Configuring LambdaTest Integration: The video guides viewers on configuring their local Selenium C# code to integrate with LambdaTest. It covers setting up the necessary capabilities, including platform, browser versions, and names, as well as specifying the LambdaTest hub URL, username, and access key.

Running Tests on LambdaTest: The process of running parallel Selenium UI tests on LambdaTest's Selenium grid is demonstrated. The video explains how to perform cross-platform and cross-browser testing, highlighting the ability to test on multiple browsers, versions, and operating systems simultaneously.

LambdaTest Tunneling for Local Applications: An important feature discussed is LambdaTest Tunneling, which allows testers to run their locally hosted applications on LambdaTest's cloud infrastructure. The video demonstrates how to set up tunneling and modify the test code to use this feature, enabling testing of local applications in a cloud environment.

Practical Demonstration: Throughout the video, practical demonstrations are provided to show how to execute the discussed configurations and tests. The LambdaTest dashboard is showcased, highlighting its features and how it displays test results, including concurrent tests executed, screenshots, and videos of the tests.

Benefits of Using LambdaTest: The video concludes by emphasizing the benefits of using LambdaTest for Selenium testing with C# and MSTest. It mentions the ease of testing across a wide range of browser and OS combinations, the simplicity of testing locally hosted applications through tunneling, and how LambdaTest addresses the infrastructure maintenance challenges.

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