Difference Between Relative and Absolute XPath

The video tutorial covers XPath topics commonly asked in interviews, focusing on the differences between relative and absolute XPath. It explains how relative XPath allows direct element identification without relying on parent nodes, while absolute XPath involves traversing through parent nodes. The tutorial emphasizes the preference for relative XPath due to its stability against page structure changes. The next lecture will cover sibling element traversal using XPath.

Why are Xpath-related questions commonly asked in interviews?

• They are the only questions asked in interviews.

• They are rarely used in real-world applications.

• They test the depth of understanding in object identification.

• They are easy to answer.

What is a key characteristic of relative Xpath?

• It directly identifies elements using specific locators.

• It requires traversing through all parent nodes.

• It is not used in Selenium.

• It is slower than absolute Xpath.

How does absolute Xpath differ from relative Xpath?

• It uses attributes to locate elements.

• It is more stable than relative Xpath.

• It does not require any node traversal.

• It involves traversing from parent to child nodes.

Which of the following is true about sibling nodes in Xpath?

• Sibling nodes are not related to each other.

• Sibling nodes can be accessed using absolute Xpath only.

• Sibling nodes can be directly accessed without parent reference.

• Sibling nodes are always child nodes of the same parent.

What is a common mistake when writing absolute Xpath?

• Using sibling nodes instead of parent-child nodes.

• Ignoring the tag names.

• Starting from the body tag.

• Using attributes for identification.

What is the significance of the parent-child relationship in Xpath?

• It is only used in relative Xpath.

• It complicates the Xpath writing process.

• It helps in traversing nodes accurately.

• It is irrelevant for Xpath.

What is a potential drawback of using absolute Xpath?

• It cannot be used with Selenium.

• It is less accurate.

• It is faster than relative Xpath.

• It is more prone to breaking with page changes.

Why is relative Xpath generally preferred over absolute Xpath?

• It requires more code.

• It is more complex.

• It is less likely to break with page changes.

• It is easier to write.

How can you ensure an Xpath is stable?

• By using absolute Xpath.

• By relying on sibling nodes.

• By using relative Xpath with specific attributes.

• By avoiding the use of Xpath altogether.

What is the main focus of the next lecture?

• Learning about CSS selectors.

• Understanding relative Xpath.

• Exploring absolute Xpath.

• Traversing sibling elements using Xpath.