Step 1: Setup WebDriver
Command: new WebDriver()
Description: Initialize the WebDriver instance for the desired browser.
Example:
WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver();
Step 2: Navigate to a URL
Command: get()
Description: Navigate to a specified URL.
Example:
Step 3: Find Elements
Command: findElement()
Description: Locate a single WebElement using a specific selector.
Example:
WebElement element = driver.findElement(By.id("elementId"));
Step 4: Find Multiple Elements
Command: findElements()
Description: Locate multiple WebElements using a specific selector.
Example:
List elements = driver.findElements(By.className("className"));
Step 5: Interact with Elements
Command: click()
Description: Click on the specified WebElement.
Example:
element.click();
Step 6: Send Keys
Command: sendKeys()
Description: Type text into an input field.
Example:
element.sendKeys("Sample Text");
Step 7: Retrieve Element Text
Command: getText()
Description: Get the visible text of a WebElement.
Example:
String text = element.getText();
Step 8: Get Page Title
Command: getTitle()
Description: Retrieve the current page title.
Example:
String title = driver.getTitle();
Step 9: Manage Cookies
Command: manage().addCookie()
Description: Add a cookie to the current session.
Example:
driver.manage().addCookie(new Cookie("key", "value"));
Step 10: Quit Driver
Command: quit()
Description: Close all associated windows and terminate the WebDriver session.
Example:
driver.quit();
Conclusion
This Selenium WebDriver methods cheat sheet provides a structured overview of common commands and their usage in a typical user journey. By following these steps, you can automate web browser interactions efficiently. Happy testing!