# Automating Code Quality and Testing with IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) and Selenium on Red Hat Linux

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**IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM)** is a collaborative quality management tool for managing and automating test workflows. **Selenium** is an open-source framework for automating web application testing. Together, they enable efficient test execution, enhanced reporting, and improved product quality in organizations.

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## Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure the following are available:

- **RQM server** installed and configured.
- **Selenium WebDriver** and **Java Development Kit (JDK)** installed on your Red Hat Linux system.
- A working **web application** to test.
- Familiarity with RQM, Selenium, and Linux commands.

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## Step 1: Install Required Software

**Goal** : Set up Selenium and its dependencies on your Red Hat Linux system.

1. **Install Java** :

2. **Install Selenium WebDriver** :  
Download the latest Selenium standalone server:

3. **Install a Browser Driver** (e.g., ChromeDriver):

4. **Verify Installation** :  
Ensure `chromedriver` and Java are accessible:

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## Step 2: Create a Selenium Test Script

**Goal** : Write a basic Selenium script to test your web application.

1. **Set Up Your Development Environment** :

2. **Write a Test Script** :  
Create a file `SampleTest.java`:

3. **Compile and Run the Script** :

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## Step 3: Configure RQM for Selenium Integration

**Goal** : Set up RQM to execute Selenium test scripts and capture results.

1. **Create a Test Case in RQM** :

2. **Upload the Selenium Script to RQM** :

3. **Configure a Test Environment** :

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## Step 4: Execute Selenium Tests via RQM

**Goal** : Run the Selenium test script from RQM and record the results.

1. **Set Up a Test Execution Record** :

2. **Run the Test** :

3. **Review Results** :

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## Step 5: Automate and Monitor Test Execution

**Goal** : Set up automation for recurring test executions and monitor results.

1. **Schedule Tests** :

2. **Monitor Test Results** :

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## Troubleshooting Tips

- **Selenium Errors** : Ensure the correct browser version matches the driver version.
- **Java Classpath Issues** : Verify the `-cp` parameter includes all necessary JAR files.
- **RQM Integration Issues** : Double-check the uploaded scripts and execution environment configuration.

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## Conclusion

You’ve successfully integrated Selenium with IBM Rational Quality Manager on Red Hat Linux to automate web application testing. This setup ensures streamlined test execution, efficient reporting, and enhanced product quality. Continue refining your test cases and leveraging RQM’s analytics to drive continuous improvement.