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Building Python Desktop Software to Automate Instagram Interactions Using Selenium
This course will guide you step by step from the basics to advanced Selenium concepts. By the end, you'll build a desktop software to automate Instagram interactions like follow, like, and view.
🎯 Day-wise Plan for 20 Days
🚀 Week 1: Selenium Basics & Browser Interaction (Days 1-7)
| Day | Topic | What to Learn | Practical Task |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Setting up Selenium | Install selenium and WebDriver for Chrome/Edge/Firefox. Learn basic syntax like driver.get(), find_element(), etc. | Create a simple Python script to open Instagram in a browser. |
| Day 2 | Locating Elements | Learn XPath, CSS Selectors, and find_element_by_* methods. | Practice locating Instagram’s login button using XPath and CSS Selectors. |
| Day 3 | Interacting with Elements | Learn how to interact with elements like buttons and text fields using Selenium. | Automate the action of typing in Instagram’s username and password fields. |
| Day 4 | Handling Multiple Elements | Learn how to work with multiple elements and lists using Selenium. | Automate following multiple users on Instagram. |
| Day 5 | Waits in Selenium | Learn how to use Implicit and Explicit waits in Selenium to handle dynamic content. | Use Explicit waits to wait for Instagram elements to load before interacting. |
| Day 6 | Navigating Web Pages | Learn how to navigate between different pages and tabs in a browser using Selenium. | Automate navigating to the Instagram homepage and interacting with posts. |
| Day 7 | Debugging and Troubleshooting | Learn how to debug and troubleshoot common Selenium issues. | Debug and optimize the Instagram automation script. |
⚙️ Week 2: Advanced Interactions & Instagram Automation (Days 8-14)
| Day | Topic | What to Learn | Practical Task |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 8 | Advanced Interactions | Learn how to interact with dynamic elements on Instagram. | Automate liking posts on Instagram. |
| Day 9 | Instagram Automation | Learn how to automate following/unfollowing on Instagram using Selenium. | Automate the process of following users on Instagram. |
| Day 10 | Automating Direct Messages | Learn how to send direct messages to users on Instagram using Selenium. | Automate sending a direct message to a user on Instagram. |
| Day 11 | Working with Lists and Loops | Learn how to use Python loops and lists for automation tasks. | Automate liking multiple posts using loops on Instagram. |
| Day 12 | Handling Captchas and Popups | Learn how to deal with captchas and popups while automating Instagram. | Handle an Instagram popup and continue automation. |
| Day 13 | Error Handling | Learn how to use try-except blocks to handle errors in Selenium automation. | Implement error handling to catch and resolve common issues in automation. |
| Day 14 | Review & Practice | Review all topics learned and practice automating Instagram tasks. | Create a fully automated script for Instagram with following, liking, and messaging. |
📱 Week 3: Building the Desktop GUI (Days 15-20)
| Day | Topic | What to Learn | Practical Task |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 15 | Building the Desktop GUI | Learn how to use Tkinter to create a GUI. | Create a simple GUI with buttons to control Instagram interactions. |
| Day 16 | Handling User Inputs | Learn how to handle user inputs in the GUI to start automation. | Implement input fields for Instagram credentials in the GUI. |
| Day 17 | Connecting GUI with Automation Script | Learn how to connect the GUI with the Selenium automation script. | Connect the Instagram automation script with the GUI for real-time control. |
| Day 18 | Creating Task Buttons | Learn how to create buttons in the GUI for specific tasks. | Create a button to automate liking posts and another for sending messages. |
| Day 19 | Improving GUI with Feedback | Learn how to add real-time feedback in the GUI for successful or failed tasks. | Display success or failure messages after each Instagram task in the GUI. |
| Day 20 | Finalizing the Desktop Software | Learn how to package and distribute the Python desktop application. | Finalize and package the Instagram automation desktop software for distribution. |
đź’» Code Example to Automate Instagram Login
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from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.common.by import By
from selenium.webdriver.chrome.service import Service
from selenium.webdriver.chrome.options import Options
# Setup Chrome options
chrome_options = Options()
chrome_options.add_argument("--disable-notifications")
chrome_options.add_argument("--start-maximized")
# Initialize the driver
service = Service("path/to/chromedriver")
driver = webdriver.Chrome(service=service, options=chrome_options)
# Open Instagram
driver.get("https://www.instagram.com/")
# Wait for the page to load
driver.implicitly_wait(10)
# Find and interact with elements
username = driver.find_element(By.NAME, "username")
password = driver.find_element(By.NAME, "password")
login_button = driver.find_element(By.XPATH, "//button[@type='submit']")
# Enter credentials and log in
username.send_keys("your_username")
password.send_keys("your_password")
login_button.click()