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Shalini Baskaran
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2957
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English
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Summary

Selenium, an essential tool for automated browser testing, has revolutionized the way testers capture screenshots to evaluate web applications across different browsers and environments. Traditionally, capturing screenshots was a manual, time-consuming task, but Selenium automates this process, allowing testers to document bugs and track test execution seamlessly. Screenshots in Selenium can be captured using various methods, such as the TakesScreenshot interface, ITestListener for test failures, or even focusing on specific web elements. Additionally, platforms like LambdaTest enhance this functionality by providing automated screenshot APIs and cross-browser testing capabilities, simplifying the process with features like timestamp or random ID-based naming, and enabling efficient storage and retrieval. LambdaTest's tools, such as the Automated Screenshot API, further streamline testing by offering integration for capturing screenshots across multiple devices and browsers, while also providing options for visual UI testing without extensive script writing. This comprehensive approach not only saves time but also improves the accuracy and reliability of test results, making it an indispensable part of the Selenium automation suite.