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Date Published
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Harita Ravindranath
Word count
3606
Language
English
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Summary

Drag and Drop is a widely used feature in modern web applications, and while automating such complex user interactions can be challenging, Selenium WebDriver provides an effective solution through its Actions class. This article delves into the implementation of drag and drop operations in JavaScript using Selenium, detailing the use of methods like dragAndDrop and dragAndDropBy, which allow for the automation of these actions by either specifying target web elements or using x and y offsets. It also covers the setup and execution of test cases using Selenium WebDriver with JavaScript on the LambdaTest cloud platform, offering practical insights into performing cross-browser testing with enhanced test coverage. The guide emphasizes the importance of understanding the Actions class in Selenium, enabling testers to perform advanced interactions and ensuring robust automation testing frameworks across various browser and operating system configurations.