Proxy Machine

To run GUI autotests in GitLab CI\CD using Docker, Selenium, and PyTest, you can follow these steps:

1. Create a .gitlab-ci.yml file in the root directory of your project. This file will define the pipeline and the jobs for your CI\CD process.

2. Configure the pipeline to use the appropriate image for your tests. In this case, you can use a Python image with the required dependencies installed.

3. Define the before_script section to set up the environment for the tests, including installing the necessary packages and downloading the required drivers for Selenium.

4. Define the test job to run the PyTest tests using the Selenium WebDriver.

Here's an example of a .gitlab-ci.yml file:

stages:
  - test

variables:
  SELENIUM_CHROME_DRIVER: '102.0.5005.62'
  SELENIUM_FIREFOX_DRIVER: '0.26.0'

image: python:3.8

cache:
  paths:
    - .venv
    - requirements.txt

before_script:
  - apt-get update -qq
  - apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends \
      build-essential \
      wget \
      xvfb \
      xvfb-run
  - pip install --upgrade pip
  - pip install --quiet --upgrade pytest
  - pip install --quiet selenium
  - pip install --quiet webdriver-manager
  - wget https://github.com/SeleniumHQ/selenium/releases/download/v${SELENIUM_CHROME_DRIVER}/chromedriver_linux64.zip
  - unzip chromedriver_linux64.zip chromedriver
  - wget https://github.com/SeleniumHQ/selenium/releases/download/v${SELENIUM_FIREFOX_DRIVER}/geckodriver-v${SELENIUM_FIREFOX_DRIVER}
  - mv geckodriver-v${SELENIUM_FIREFOX_DRIVER} geckodriver

test:
  stage: test
  script:
    - pytest tests/
  tags:
    - selenium
  artifacts:
    reports:
      - html
  only:
    - master
    - merge_requests

This .gitlab-ci.yml file defines a single stage called test that runs the PyTest tests in the tests/ directory. The before_script section installs the necessary dependencies, downloads the Selenium WebDriver for Chrome and Firefox, and sets up the environment for running the tests.

The tags: - selenium line ensures that the job runs on a runner with the selenium tag, which should have the appropriate Selenium WebDriver installed. The artifacts: reports: - html line enables the generation of HTML reports for the test results.

The only: - master - merge_requests line specifies that the tests should be run on every commit to the master branch and on every merge request.

Once you've set up the .gitlab-ci.yml file, commit and push it to your repository. Then, create a new merge request or push to the master branch to trigger the CI\CD pipeline and run the GUI autotests using Docker, Selenium, and PyTest.

To use a proxy, follow these steps:

1. Choose a proxy server: Select a reliable proxy server from a reputable list.

2. Configure your browser or software: Set up your browser or software to use the proxy server.

3. Test the connection: Verify that the proxy is working correctly by checking your IP address or using a proxy checker tool.

4. Monitor your connection: Keep an eye on the connection for stability and speed.

5. Be cautious: Be aware of potential security risks and avoid sharing sensitive information while using proxies.

Proxy service settings refer to the configuration and settings related to the use of a proxy server. A proxy server is an intermediary server that sits between a client and a destination server, acting as an intermediary to request and deliver content on behalf of the client. The main purpose of a proxy server is to improve performance, enhance security, or bypass restrictions on accessing certain content.

Proxy service settings include the following components:

1. Proxy server address: The IP address or domain name of the proxy server that the client will use to route requests and receive responses.

2. Proxy server port: The port number on which the proxy server is listening for incoming connections.

3. Protocol: The communication protocol used by the proxy server, such as HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS.

4. Authentication: The credentials required to access the proxy server, including username and password, if the proxy server requires authentication.

5. Connection timeout: The maximum amount of time, in seconds, that the client will wait for a response from the proxy server before timing out and attempting to reconnect.

6. Socks version: The version of the SOCKS protocol used by the proxy server, such as SOCKS4 or SOCKS5.

7. Proxy type: The type of proxy server, such as HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS, that the client will use to route requests and receive responses.

8. Bypass list: A list of domains or IP addresses that the client will bypass the proxy server for, allowing direct access to those resources.

9. Connection encryption: The method used to encrypt the data transmitted between the client and the proxy server, such as SSL or TLS.

10. User-agent: The user-agent string that the client will use to identify itself to the proxy server and destination server.

If you're encountering errors while running Selenium WebDriver in Codeception with Yii2:

- Check WebDriver and browser compatibility.
- Verify browser and WebDriver configuration in codeception.yml.
- Ensure Yii2 application is running and accessible at the specified URL.
- Add waits to handle asynchronous behavior.
- Use debugging tools and logging to identify the issue.
- Check user permissions, headless mode, and proxy settings.
- Temporarily disable firewall or antivirus.
- Update Codeception, Yii2, and related dependencies.
- Inspect specific error messages or logs for more information.

"Work via VPN" means to connect to a site, an application or a remote server via a VPN server. That is, through an "intermediary" that not only hides the real IP address, but also additionally encrypts the traffic so that it cannot be "read".