In this lesson, students will focus specifically on using different types of locators to identify elements on a webpage using Selenium. The following topics will be covered:
Overview of locators: An introduction to the different types of locators in Selenium, including ID, name, class name, tag name, link text, partial link text, CSS selector, and XPath.
Using ID locator: A demonstration of how to use the ID locator to identify elements on a webpage, including the advantages and limitations of using this locator.
Using name locator: A demonstration of how to use the name locator to identify elements on a webpage, including the advantages and limitations of using this locator.
Using class name locator: A demonstration of how to use the class name locator to identify elements on a webpage, including the advantages and limitations of using this locator.
Using tag name locator: A demonstration of how to use the tag name locator to identify elements on a webpage, including the advantages and limitations of using this locator.
Using link text and partial link text locators: A demonstration of how to use the link text and partial link text locators to identify elements on a webpage, including the advantages and limitations of using these locators.
Using CSS selector locator: A demonstration of how to use the CSS selector locator to identify elements on a webpage, including the advantages and limitations of using this locator.
Using XPath locator: A demonstration of how to use the XPath locator to identify elements on a webpage, including the advantages and limitations of using this locator.
By the end of this lesson, students will have a solid understanding of how to use each of the different types of locators in Selenium, including ID, name, class name, tag name, link text, partial link text, CSS selector, and XPath. They will also have a good understanding of the advantages and limitations of each locator, and will be able to choose the best locator for a given situation.