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This document provides an overview of Selenium, a widely adopted open-source tool for automating the testing of web applications. It traces Selenium's history and evolution, from its initial versions to the development of WebDriver and Grid for distributed testing. The text outlines Selenium's architecture and key components, such as IDE, WebDriver, and Grid, explaining their functionalities in test planning, execution, and reporting. Furthermore, it discusses essential factors in Selenium testing, including script development, parallel testing, and integration with test automation frameworks, while also acknowledging limitations and challenges associated with its use.
This document provides an overview of Selenium, a widely adopted open-source tool for automating the testing of web applications. It traces Selenium's history and evolution, from its initial versions to the development of WebDriver and Grid for distributed testing. The text outlines Selenium's architecture and key components, such as IDE, WebDriver, and Grid, explaining their functionalities in test planning, execution, and reporting. Furthermore, it discusses essential factors in Selenium testing, including script development, parallel testing, and integration with test automation frameworks, while also acknowledging limitations and challenges associated with its use.