Handling Dynamic Drop-downs Menus with WebDriver Application Programming Interface (API)

The video tutorial explains dynamic dropdowns, focusing on how they load options based on user actions. It covers using the Grow Path plugin to write XPath for these dropdowns and addresses handling multiple matching nodes. A practical coding example demonstrates selecting options in dynamic dropdowns using Selenium, highlighting common errors and troubleshooting techniques.

What is a dynamic dropdown and how does it differ from a regular dropdown?

Explain the process of loading options in a dynamic dropdown.

How can you identify which dropdown option is selected using XPath?

What happens when you select a city in the departure dropdown?

What is the significance of using indices when selecting options in a dropdown?

How do you ensure that Selenium selects the correct option from multiple matching nodes?

What is the role of sleep in Selenium tests, and what are its drawbacks?

How can you improve the reliability of your Selenium tests when dealing with dynamic elements?

Describe the error that occurs when Selenium cannot find a visible element.

What troubleshooting steps should you take when encountering an 'element not visible' error?