Windmill is an automation framework which is used for web application testing. It has a user-friendly interface, support for multiple programming languages, and provides cross-browser testing. Windmill enables recording and playback of test cases, their execution in different environments, and integrating them with other testing tools for continuous testing workflows.
A certification in Windmill software testing validates an individual’s expertise in using the Windmill framework for test automation. It covers installation, scripting, debugging, and best practices for web application testing. The certification shows your expertise proficiency in creating, executing, and maintaining automated test cases.
Skills Required
Windmill’s architecture and components
Automated test scripts
Debugging test cases
Integration with other CI/CD tools
Dynamic web elements
Synchronization
Best practices
Who should take the exam?
Automation Test Engineer
Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer
Software Developer in Test (SDET)
Web Application Tester
Test Automation Architect
DevOps Engineer
Software Engineer with testing responsibilities
Course Outline
The Windmill Testing exam covers the following topics :-
Domain 1. Introduction to Windmill Software Testing
Overview of Windmill as a Testing Tool
Comparison with Other Automation Testing Tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
Features and Capabilities of Windmill
Installing and Setting Up Windmill
Understanding Windmill’s Architecture
Domain 2. Basics of Automated Testing with Windmill
Understanding Test Automation Concepts
Types of Testing Supported by Windmill
Functional Testing
Regression Testing
UI Testing
Scripting and Recording Tests in Windmill
Executing Test Cases in Windmill
Debugging and Logging in Windmill
Domain 3. Windmill Scripting and Test Case Development
Scripting Languages Supported by Windmill
Writing and Modifying Test Scripts
Using JavaScript for Advanced Test Automation
Parameterization of Test Cases
Handling Dynamic Elements and AJAX Requests
Domain 4. Element Identification and Interaction
Understanding Selectors in Windmill
Using XPath, CSS, and DOM Selectors
Handling Web Elements (Buttons, Input Fields, Dropdowns)
Working with Frames, Pop-ups, and Alerts
Automating Mouse and Keyboard Actions
Domain 5. Advanced Windmill Testing Features
Data-Driven Testing in Windmill
Integrating Windmill with External Data Sources (CSV, JSON, Databases)
Running Parallel Tests for Performance Optimization
Cross-Browser Testing with Windmill
API Testing with Windmill
Domain 6. Integration with CI/CD Pipelines
Connecting Windmill Tests to Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI
Automating Tests in Continuous Integration Environments
Reporting and Logging Test Results in CI/CD
Debugging and Troubleshooting Failed CI/CD Tests
Domain 7. Performance and Load Testing with Windmill
Using Windmill for Performance Benchmarking
Simulating Multiple Users and Load Testing
Analyzing Response Times and Bottlenecks
Generating and Interpreting Performance Reports
Domain 8. Windmill Test Reports and Analysis
Understanding Windmill’s Reporting Capabilities
Generating Test Execution Reports
Integrating Windmill with Reporting Tools (Allure, TestNG, Extent Reports)
Analyzing and Interpreting Test Results
Debugging and Optimizing Tests Based on Reports
Domain 9. Best Practices and Optimization
Writing Maintainable and Scalable Test Scripts
Optimizing Windmill Test Execution Speed
Reducing Flakiness in Automated Tests
Handling Synchronization Issues (Waits, Timeouts)
Implementing Reusable Test Components
Domain 10. Security and Compliance in Windmill Testing
Security Considerations in Automated Testing
Identifying and Mitigating Common Web Security Issues
Compliance with Industry Standards (ISO, GDPR, HIPAA)
Implementing Secure Authentication Testing
Testing for Broken Authentication and Session Management