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Date Published
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Matthew Heusser
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657
Language
English
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Summary

The Selenium "click" command is a powerful capability for testing the behavior of app UI elements without manual intervention. It simulates user clicks on links, buttons, checkboxes, and radio buttons, allowing developers to test the behavior of their application's User Interface. The command can be used in Selenium Webdriver or SeleniumIDE, with the latter providing a more straightforward interface for clicking elements. Advanced techniques include using identifiers such as CSS, name, ID, link, and XPath to click specific elements, and rotating through clicks on multiple objects. The "click at" command allows developers to specify an offset from top-left when clicking on an element. By simulating user interactions, the Selenium "click" command helps uncover bugs in applications, saving manual testing effort and improving overall quality.