Selenium WebDriver with Java - Basics to Advanced and Frameworks - Identifying Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Locators wit

The video tutorial covers the use of Xpath and CSS selectors in Selenium, highlighting the deprecation of Firepath in Firefox and the importance of understanding CSS selectors. It discusses handling elements using Xpath and CSS, the reliability of Xpath across different browsers, and provides practical tips for using these tools effectively in real-world projects.

What was the main reason for the deprecation of Firepath in Firefox?

• It was removed in Firefox version 56.

• It was not user-friendly.

• It was too expensive to maintain.

• It was replaced by a better tool.

Which method is used to find elements using CSS selectors in Selenium?

• driver.findElement(By.name)

• driver.findElement(By.xpath)

• driver.findElement(By.id)

• driver.findElement(By.cssSelector)

What is a common mistake when using XPath for entering text in input fields?

• Using double quotes instead of single quotes

• Using an incorrect attribute

• Using click instead of sendKeys

• Using the wrong tag name

Why is an XPath starting with HTML considered unreliable?

• It is too complex.

• It is not specific enough.

• It is not supported by all browsers.

• It is too short.

What should you do if Firefox is unstable in providing the correct XPath?

• Use a different browser like Chrome.

• Restart Firefox.

• Update Firefox to the latest version.

• Use a different tool for XPath generation.

What is a common misconception about XPath and CSS selectors?

• They are only used in Firefox.

• They are not necessary for Selenium.

• They can be generated in multiple ways.

• They are always reliable.

What is a key difference in retrieving CSS selectors between Firefox and Chrome?

• Firefox does not support CSS selectors.

• Chrome provides a direct option to copy CSS selectors.

• Firefox requires a plugin to find CSS selectors.

• Chrome requires using the toolbar to find CSS selectors.

What is the recommended approach for generating XPath and CSS selectors?

• Always use browser tools.

• Write your own XPath and CSS selectors.

• Use deprecated plugins.

• Depend on online tools.

What should you do if you prefer working only in Chrome and need CSS selectors?

• Switch to Firefox.

• Use the toolbar to find CSS selectors.

• Use a different testing tool.

• Install a plugin.

What is the professional way to handle XPath and CSS selectors?

• Avoid using them.

• Use outdated plugins.

• Rely on browser tools.

• Write them manually.