Selenium WebDriver with Java - Basics to Advanced and Frameworks - Identifying Objects with Text using XPATH Locators

The video tutorial explains how to identify web elements using text-based Xpath, especially when code is unavailable. It covers writing Xpath with visible text, discusses the limitations and best practices of this method, and provides practical exercises. The tutorial concludes with a request for feedback to improve the course.

What is a key advantage of using text-based XPath for element identification?

• It is always the most reliable method.

• It can be used when tag names are unknown.

• It requires dynamic attributes.

• It requires access to the code.

In what scenario is it beneficial to use text-based XPath?

• When the UI documentation is unavailable.

• When dynamic attributes are present.

• When the code is fully developed.

• When the code is not yet ready.

How can you write an XPath if you don't know the tag name?

• Use a specific tag name.

• Use a regular expression with **.

• Use only attribute-based XPath.

• Use absolute XPath.

Why is it important to consider gaps in text when writing XPath?

• Gaps are only relevant for CSS selectors.

• Gaps are ignored by XPath.

• Gaps can affect element selection.

• Gaps are automatically handled by browsers.

What is a limitation of relying solely on text-based XPath?

• Text-based XPath is preferred in all coding standards.

• Text-based XPath never changes.

• Text-based XPath is always reliable.

• Text-based XPath can be considered hard-coded.

Why was the lecture on text-based XPath given at the end of the course?

• To ensure students focus on attribute-based XPath first.

• To prioritize CSS selectors.

• Because it is the most important method.

• To discourage the use of XPath altogether.

What is a common interview question topic related to XPath?

• How to use HTML tables.

• Differences between XPath and CSS.

• How to write JavaScript code.

• Differences between Java and Python.