Setting Up and Executing Web Test Automation Scripts in Command Prompt with Maven

Execute generated web automation scripts locally on a Windows machine using Maven, then review the output reports.

Prerequisites

Before executing scripts, ensure that Java and Maven are installed and configured on your system. If they are already installed, you can skip the installation steps and proceed directly to running the scripts.

To configure Java and Maven, refer to the article Installation steps for Java Selenium Framework.

Executing Selenium Scripts in Command Prompt on Windows Operating System

1. Download and extract the script to your local folder. Navigate to the same folder.
2. In the folder navigation bar, type cmd and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
3. Run the following command to execute the script:
   mvn test
   

   This command executes the script using Maven.

   

4. Wait until the Build Success message appears, which indicates that the scripts have executed successfully.

   

5. You can view the corresponding report in the Output folder.

   

6. Reports are generated in Spark and PDF formats.

   

7. The sample PDF report includes the following details:
   • Test Results: Number of test cases that passed and failed.
   • Execution Time: Total duration taken to execute features, scenarios, and steps.
   • Step Details: View preceding information for each test step by clicking the feature name link.
   • Screenshots: Screenshots for each verification step.