QA USA Python Automation Framework (Sprint 7)

This repository represents Sprint 7 of my QA Engineering journey—setting up the foundation for test automation using Python, Pytest, and Selenium.

What’s Inside

• data.py — central location for test data constants (e.g., URLs, addresses, phone numbers)
• helpers.py — reusable helper functions (e.g., URL connectivity check, phone confirmation code retrieval)
• main.py — structured with placeholder test methods (test_set_route, test_select_plan, etc.) using setup_class for early validation
• requirements.txt — listing pytest and selenium dependencies
• Clean code conventions and naming guidelines followed for ease of review

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Sprint 7 Highlights

Feature	Details
Scope	Prep work for automation: modular file structure, placeholders, helper utilities
Tech Stack	Python 3.13, Pytest, Selenium, POM-ready structure
Next Steps (Sprint 8)	Fill in automation logic with Selenium (page objects, end-to-end flow)
Repo Navigation	- data.py: test data constants - helpers.py: helper utilities - main.py: test structure setup

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How to Work Locally

1. Set up a new Python virtual environment:

   python3 -m venv .venv
   source .venv/bin/activate  # or `.venv\Scripts\activate` on Windows

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run pytest to confirm placeholders pass (they won’t fail):

   pytest -q

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Related Sprints & Portfolio

• See the full QA journey (Sprints 1–9) in my main portfolio: Projects.md in profile repo
• The Sprint 8 automation project with completed Selenium tests is here: urban-routes-project

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Thank you for reviewing! I’m excited to extend this foundation into full end-to-end automation in Sprint 8.