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Selenium Web Driver Articles
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How to read a text file in Selenium with python?
We can read a text file in Selenium with python by first creating a txt file and having a content on it.First of all, we need to open the file and mention the path of the location of the text file as an argument. There are multiple reading methods to perform these operations.read() – It reads the entire content of the file.read(n) – It reads n characters of the text file.readline() – It reads character line by line at a time. If we need to read the first two lines, the readline() method is to be used twice.readlines() – it reads ...
Read MoreHow to close a browser session in Selenium with python?
We can close a browser session in Selenium by the following ways −Using the close() method.Using the quit() method.Both these methods close the browser, but close() the browser in focus and quit() ends the driver session.ExampleCode Implementation with close().from selenium import webdriver #browser exposes an executable file #Through Selenium test we will invoke the executable file which will then #invoke actual browser driver = webdriver.Chrome(executable_path="C:\chromedriver.exe") # to maximize the browser window driver.maximize_window() #get method to launch the URL driver.get("https://www.tutorialspoint.com/index.htm") #to refresh the browser driver.refresh() #to close the browser driver.close()Code Implementation with quit().from selenium import webdriver #browser exposes an executable file ...
Read MoreHow to invoke the IE browser in Selenium with python?
We can invoke any browsers with the help of the webdriver package. From this package we get access to numerous classes. Next we have to import the selenium.webdriver package. Then we shall be exposed to all the browsers belonging to that package.For invoking the internet explorer browser, we have to select the Ie class. Then create the driver object of that class. This is the most important and mandatory step for browser invocation.Every internet explorer browser gives an executable file. Through Selenium we need to invoke this executable file which is responsible for invoking the actual chrome browser.Next we need ...
Read MoreHow to invoke the Firefox browser in Selenium with python?
We can invoke any browsers with the help of the webdriver package. From this package we get access to numerous classes. Next we have to import the selenium.webdriver package. Then we shall be exposed to all the browsers belonging to that package.For invoking the Firefox browser, we have to select the Firefox class. Then create the driver object of that class. This is the most important and mandatory step for browser invocation.Every firefox browser gives an executable file. Through Selenium we need to invoke this executable file which is responsible for invoking the actual chrome browser.Next we need to download ...
Read MoreHow to invoke the Chrome browser in Selenium with python?
We can invoke any browsers with the help of the webdriver package. From this package we get access to numerous classes. Next we have to import the selenium.webdriver package. Then we shall be exposed to all the browsers belonging to that package.For invoking chrome browser, we have to select the Chrome class. Then create the driver object of that class. This is the most important and mandatory step for browser invocation.Every chrome browser gives an executable file. Through Selenium we need to invoke this executable file which is responsible for invoking the actual chrome browser.Next we need to download the ...
Read MoreHow to identify multiple elements at the same time in Selenium with python?
We can locate and identify multiple elements at the same time in Selenium. There are various strategies to locate the elements. The different ways of locating elements are listed below −find_elements_by_xpath – This method returns all the elements with matching xpath in the argument in form a list. It shall return an empty list if no element has the matching xpath.Syntaxdriver.find_elements_by_xpath("//input[name='text-search']")find_elements_by_link_text – This method returns all the elements with matching value of link text in the argument to form a list. It shall return an empty list if no element has the matching text.Syntaxdriver.find_elements_by_link_text("Tutorialspoint")find_elements_by_name – This method returns all the ...
Read MoreWhat are the various waits available in Selenium with python?
While working with Selenium, there may be situations when we see that after page load action by the browser, the web elements are getting loaded at various intervals of time.This type of situation leads to syncing problems between Selenium and the web element on the page. The identification of elements does not happen due to the absence of that element in DOM. The exception like ElementNotVisibleException is thrown due to this.The wait concept in Selenium overcomes this problem and gives a delay between elements identification and actions performed on them. Selenium web driver supports mainly two types of waits −Implicit ...
Read MoreHow to refresh a browser then navigate to a new page with Javascript executor in Selenium with python?
We can refresh a page and then navigate to a new page from the current page with Javascript executor in Selenium. Javascript is a language used for scripting and runs on the client side (on the browser). Selenium gives default methods to work with Javascript.Syntaxdriver.execute_script('history.go[0]') javaS = "window.location = 'https://www.tutorialspoint.com/index.htm'" driver. execute_script(javaS)There are couple of methods of working with Javascript −Javascript execution at document root level.In this process, we shall identify the element with locators (class or id) and then perform the required action on it. Then execute_script() method is called and the Javascript is passed as a string to ...
Read MoreHow to perform vertical scrolling of a webpage with Javascript executor in Selenium with python?
We can perform vertical scrolling of a webpage with Javascript executor in Selenium. Javascript is a language used for scripting and runs on the client side (on the browser). Selenium gives default methods to work with Javascript.Syntaxdriver.execute_script("window.scrollTo(0, document.body.scrollHeight);")There are couple of methods of working with Javascript −Javascript execution at document root level.In this process, we shall identify the element with locators (class or id) and then perform the required action on it. Then execute_script() method is called and the Javascript is passed as a string to it.Syntaxjavas = "document.getElementsByName('user-search')[0].click();" driver.execute_script(javas)Please note, we have used getElementsByName('user-search')[0]. The functions like getElementsByName and ...
Read MoreList down the differences between Selenium and UTP.
The differences between Selenium and UTP are listed down below.sl.no.SeleniumUTP1It is open source and can be used free.It is a licensed tool and is commercialized for use.2It supports the majority of browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari and so on.It supports Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.3It only tests web based applications.It tests both windows and web based applications.4There is no in built object Repository.By default, object repositories are available and maintained.5It can be developed on multiple languages like Java, C#, Javascript, Python and so on.It can be developed only on VB scripts.6There is no external support for vendors for ...
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