A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF SELENIUM WEBDRIVER FOR CROSS-BROWSER TEST AUTOMATION: PERFORMANCE, RELIABILITY, AND USABILITY
Kodanda Rami Reddy Manukonda · Journal of Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning and Data Science · 2023
The performance, dependability, and usability of Selenium WebDriver in cross-browser test automation are the main topics of this study's thorough assessment.A popular solution for automating web application testing that works with a variety of operating systems and browsers is Selenium WebDriver.Aspects of Selenium WebDriver's performance that are evaluated include responsiveness across a variety of browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, as well as execution speed and resource usage.Test execution consistency, managing asynchronous web elements, and robustness in a range of network situations are all used to evaluate reliability.The ease of setup, connection with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, learning curve, and the caliber of documentation and community assistance are all taken into account when evaluating usability.The study finds that although Selenium WebDriver has strong cross-browser support and a high degree of reliability, its performance can differ greatly depending on browser-specific implementations.This is demonstrated through comprehensive benchmarking and real-world test scenarios.Furthermore, the usability analysis shows that although Selenium is very expandable and adaptable, its complexity and the need for advanced programming abilities may be a barrier for novices.The results show possible areas for Selenium WebDriver improvement and are intended to assist developers and QA professionals in making well-informed decisions when choosing a solution for cross-browser test automation.