.cursorrules (deprecated)

1# Project: Selenium Python Test Automation Framework
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3## Framework Structure
4- Use pytest as the testing framework
5- Implement Page Object Model pattern
6- Maintain conftest.py for fixture management
7- Use pytest fixtures for setup and teardown
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9## Coding Standards
10- Follow PEP 8 style guide
11- Use type hints for better code readability
12- Maximum line length: 88 characters (black formatter standard)
13- Use snake_case for function and variable names
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15## Test Organization
16- Group tests using pytest markers
17- Use parametrize for data-driven tests
18- Implement test categories (smoke, regression, etc.)
19- Keep test files organized by features
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21## Best Practices
22- Use pytest-xdist for parallel test execution
23- Implement proper logging using Python's logging module
24- Use pytest-html for report generation
25- Implement screenshot capture for failed tests
26- Use soft assertions when appropriate
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28## WebDriver Management
29- Use webdriver_manager for browser setup
30- Implement cross-browser testing
31- Handle driver configurations through pytest.ini
32- Implement headless mode for CI/CD
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34## Test Data Management
35- Use YAML/JSON files for test data
36- Implement environment-specific configurations
37- Use pytest fixtures for data management
38- Keep sensitive data in environment variables
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40## Utility Functions
41- Create reusable helper functions
42- Implement custom wait conditions
43- Add browser specific utilities
44- Create common assertion functions
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46## Documentation
47- Use docstrings for all functions and classes
48- Maintain requirements.txt
49- Create detailed README.md
50- Document test cases in Gherkin format when applicable
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52## Code Quality
53- Use black for code formatting
54- Implement pylint/flake8 for code quality
55- Regular code reviews
56- Use mypy for type checking
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58## CI/CD Integration
59- Configure GitHub Actions/Jenkins pipeline
60- Set up Docker containers for test execution
61- Implement test result reporting
62- Configure parallel execution settings
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64Remember to handle dynamic elements, browser variations, and environmental differences effectively.