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Date Published
Author
Shalini Baskaran
Word count
2058
Language
English
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None

Summary

Developers often face challenges in identifying XPath in Selenium for web testing, and this article addresses these issues by highlighting ten effective Chrome extensions that simplify the process. XPath is crucial for locating dynamic WebElements, and Selenium provides several locators, but XPath is often preferred due to its ability to traverse the DOM and specify element positions. The article introduces various extensions like SelectorsHub, RexPath, and XPath Helper, each offering unique features for generating and verifying XPath expressions. These tools help streamline automation testing by reducing manual effort and improving accuracy in locating WebElements. The article also provides detailed instructions on how to install and use each extension, emphasizing their practical benefits for enhancing efficiency in cross-browser testing.