LambdaTest Integrating LambdaTest with CI/CD Pipelines Estimated reading: 3 minutes 89 views Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) play a crucial role in ensuring faster, more reliable software releases. As a QA tester or developer, integrating LambdaTest with a CI/CD pipeline allows you to automate your cross-browser testing process, ensuring your web applications function seamlessly across different environments. In this guide, I will walk you through setting up a CI/CD pipeline for a Selenium TestNG project hosted on GitHub, enabling automated test execution on every push to the main branch and scheduling daily runs at 8:00 AM EST.Setting Up GitHub Actions for LambdaTestCreating a GitHub Actions WorkflowGitHub Actions allows you to define automated workflows using YAML configuration files. To begin, navigate to your lambdatest-selenium-kicksapp repository and create a new file at:GitHub LambdaTest Setup.github/workflows/lambdatest-ci.yml Now, add the following content to configure your workflow:YAML File Configurationname: LambdaTest CI/CD on: push: branches: - main schedule: - cron: '0 13 * * *' # Runs daily at 8:00 AM EST (UTC +0:00 is 13:00) workflow_dispatch: # Enables manual trigger from the GitHub UI jobs: test: runs-on: ubuntu-latest steps: - name: Checkout Repository uses: actions/checkout@v3 - name: Set up JDK 17 uses: actions/setup-java@v3 with: distribution: 'temurin' java-version: '17' - name: Cache Maven Dependencies uses: actions/cache@v3 with: path: ~/.m2 key: ${{ runner.os }}-maven-${{ hashFiles('**/pom.xml') }} restore-keys: | ${{ runner.os }}-maven- - name: Run Selenium Tests on LambdaTest run: | mvn test -D suite=testng.xml env: LT_USERNAME: ${{ secrets.LT_USERNAME }} LT_ACCESS_KEY: ${{ secrets.LT_ACCESS_KEY }}Understanding the Workflow Triggers: The pipeline runs on every push to the main branch and daily at 8:00 AM EST. Java Setup: Ensures that Java 17 is installed for running Selenium tests. Maven Dependency Caching: Speeds up builds by caching dependencies. Installation & Execution: Installs dependencies and runs Maven-based Selenium tests on LambdaTest. Test Reports Upload: Stores test results as artifacts for later review.Configuring SecretsTo securely store your LambdaTest credentials, follow these steps: Go to your GitHub Repository. Navigate to Settings > Secrets and variables > Actions. Click New repository secret. Add the following secrets: LT_USERNAME: Your LambdaTest username. LT_ACCESS_KEY: Your LambdaTest access key. These credentials allow the CI pipeline to authenticate with LambdaTest and execute tests on the cloud platform.Commit and Push the Workflow FileAfter creating the .github/workflows/lambdatest-ci.yml file in your project, commit and push the changes to the main branch. This triggers the workflow and executes tests on LambdaTest. Debugging Common IssuesIf you encounter issues: Ensure your LambdaTest credentials are correct. Verify that the testng.xml file is correctly defined in your project. Check GitHub Actions logs for any dependency or configuration errors. Confirm that LambdaTest is accessible and your Selenium tests run successfully locally.ConclusionIntegrating LambdaTest with a CI/CD pipeline enhances automated web app testing, improving efficiency and reliability. By setting up GitHub Actions, you ensure continuous validation of your application’s functionality. This approach streamlines testing workflows, reduces manual intervention, and accelerates the development cycle.For more advanced debugging techniques and insights into LambdaTest, check out Advanced Debugging and Test Insights in LambdaTest. LambdaTest - Previous Protected: Understanding LambdaTest Capabilities and Configurations Next - LambdaTest Advanced Debugging and Test Insights in LambdaTest