Selenium WebDriver remains a leading framework for web automation testing, primarily due to its robust locator strategies essential for identifying and interacting with HTML elements in the Document Object Model (DOM). The various locators in Selenium, such as ID, Name, ClassName, TagName, LinkText, PartialLinkText, CSS Selector, and XPath, are crucial for developing less flaky automation scripts by precisely identifying WebElements. Selenium 4 introduced relative locators like above(), below(), toLeftOf(), toRightOf(), and near() to enhance element identification. Best practices for using locators involve opting for unique IDs, avoiding auto-generated values, and keeping locator paths concise to maintain robust and efficient test scripts. While XPath and CSS Selectors are versatile, their usage should depend on the scenario's complexity and maintainability. Leveraging the right locator strategies ensures stability and reliability in automated testing, which is further supported by the cloud-based capabilities offered by platforms like LambdaTest.