Functional testing using Selenium

In this chapter, we will use Selenium and Eclipse for a functional test case execution. Let's go step by step to create a sample functional test case and then execute it using Jenkins.

The PetClinic project is a Maven-based spring application and we will create a test case using Eclipse and Maven. Hence, we will utilize the m2eclipse plugin in Eclipse.

We have installed Eclipse Java EE IDE for Web Developers, Version: Mars.2 Release (4.5.2), Build ID: 20160218-0600:

1. Go to the Eclipse marketplace and install the Maven Integration for Eclipse plugin.
2. Create a Maven Project using a wizard in Eclipse:

3. Select Create a simple project (skip archetype selection) and click on Next:

4. Go through the wizard and create a project. It will take some time to create a project in Eclipse. Provide Artifact, Version, Packaging, Name, and Description. Click on Finish.
5. Wait until the Maven...