Running Selenium Java project on Jenkins

Introduction

Automating your testing with Selenium and Java is a smart move for efficiency. This blog explores how to seamlessly run your Selenium Java project on Jenkins, unlocking the potential for continuous testing.

Creating a Jenkins Maven project for a TestNG Selenium Java project involves configuring Jenkins to build and execute your Maven-based project. Below are the steps to set up a Jenkins Maven project on your Windows machine

Prerequisites

• Install Jenkins:

  • Make sure Jenkins is installed on your Windows machine. You can download Jenkins from the official website: Jenkins Download

• Install Maven:

  • Ensure that Maven is installed on your machine. Download Maven from the official website: Apache Maven Download and follow the installation instructions.

Steps to Create a Jenkins Maven Project

1.Open Jenkins

• Open your Jenkins dashboard in a web browser. The default URL is usually http://localhost:8080/. Then log in to your Account.

  

• Navigate to Plugin Manager:

  Go to "Manage Jenkins" -> "Plugins."

• Install the Following Plugins:

  1. Git Plugin

  2. Maven Integration Plugin

  3. TestNG Plugin

• Verify Installation:

  Once the installation is complete, Jenkins may prompt you to restart. Verify that the plugins are installed by checking the "Installed" tab in the Plugin Manager.

2.Create a New Jenkins Job

• Click on "New Item" on the Jenkins dashboard.

• Enter a name for your project and choose the "Maven project" option.

• Click "OK" to create the new Jenkins job.

  

3.Configure Source Code Management (SCM)

• In the job configuration, find the "Source Code Management" section.

• Select your version control system (e.g., Git) and provide the repository URL.

• Specify the branch to build.

  

4.Configure Build Trigger

• Specify when you want Jenkins to trigger a build (e.g. when changes are pushed to the repository).

5.Save Configuration

• Save the Jenkins job configuration.

6.Configure JDK and Maven:

• If your project requires a specific JDK version, make sure to configure it in the job configuration.

• If your project requires a specific Maven version, configure it as follows: Dashboard -> Manage Jenkins -> Tools -> Maven Installations -> Add Maven -> Save.

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7.Build the Project

• Click on "Build Now" to trigger a manual build or wait for an automatic build if you configured a build trigger.

8.View Console Output:

• After the build completes, click on the build number and then select "Console Output" to view the detailed output of the build process. This helps troubleshoot any issues.

  

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Additional Considerations

• Ensure that Selenium WebDriver dependencies are specified in your Maven project's pom.xml.

• Make sure that WebDriver binaries (e.g., chromedriver.exe) are accessible and properly configured in your Selenium tests.

• Jenkins should have the necessary permissions to execute the build and access the required resources.

This basic setup assumes that your TestNG tests are configured in a testng.xml file. Adjust the Maven goals and configurations based on your project's specific structure and requirements.

Conclusion

Integrating Selenium with Jenkins accelerates your testing and establishes a foundation for CI/CD. Running your Java project on Jenkins fosters faster feedback, improved collaboration, and reliable software delivery, marking a significant stride in your software development lifecycle.