selenium

When to use this skill

Use this skill whenever the user wants to:

• Write or maintain browser automation tests with Selenium WebDriver
• Locate elements using CSS selectors, IDs, or relative locators
• Implement explicit and implicit waits for robust test execution
• Run tests in headless mode or across browsers via Selenium Grid
• Integrate Selenium tests into CI/CD pipelines

How to use this skill

Workflow

1. Set up the environment: install browser drivers (ChromeDriver/GeckoDriver) or use Selenium 4 Manager
2. Write test scripts: navigate, find elements, interact, and assert
3. Add waits and error handling: use explicit waits instead of sleep
4. Run in CI: configure headless mode or Grid; generate reports

1. Basic Test (Python)