Manoj Kumar, VP Developer Relations at LambdaTest, discussed the impact and future of Selenium 4.0 during Testμ 2022, highlighting its new features and advancements. Selenium 4.0 introduces relative locators, simplifying element location using user-friendly terms, and integrates with the Chrome DevTools Protocol to enhance debugging and performance analysis. The update also includes network interception, web authentication, and geolocation testing capabilities, while enhancing observability through integrated telemetry. Kumar noted the architectural differences from Selenium 3.0, emphasizing new session management tools and the "Batteries included" approach that simplifies browser driver management. He addressed questions about the future adoption of WebDriver Bi-Di and the necessity of migrating to Selenium 4.0, affirming its support on LambdaTest. Additionally, Kumar shared insights on the Selenium community's plans, including the ambassador program and Test Automation Summit, reinforcing the significant strides made with Selenium 4.0 in the browser automation landscape.