A Comprehensive Guide to Locators in Selenium

Locators in Selenium are essential tools for identifying and interacting with web elements on a webpage, acting like a GPS to guide test scripts accurately. They come in various types, such as ID, name, CSS selectors, XPath, and more, each with its unique method of pinpointing elements within the Document Object Model (DOM). However, these locators can be unstable due to changes in the DOM, which can lead to false positives in testing and increased maintenance efforts. As a response to these challenges, next-generation automation tools like testRigor have emerged, offering AI-driven, codeless solutions that avoid traditional locators, instead identifying elements by their displayed names or positions. This novel approach reduces maintenance time and complexity, aligning with modern Agile and DevOps methodologies to ensure efficient, reliable, and frequent software updates.