Selenium WebDriver has become the industry standard for web automation testing, with over 65% of QA professionals using it for browser test automation (2024 StackOverflow Developer Survey). However, practicing automation on live production websites poses serious risks: 🚫 Potential security breaches from test scripts 🚫 Unintentional DDoS attacks from repeated test cycles 🚫 Violation of website terms of service 🚫 Legal consequences for unauthorized testing Why Practice Selenium on Demo Websites? Before working on live applications, mastering automation on demo websites helps you: Learn risk-free : Experiment without breaking production systems Simulate real-world scenarios : From simple forms to complex e-commerce checkouts Build portfolio projects : Demonstrate skills with tangible examples Troubleshoot common issues : Handle dynamic elements, iframes, and AJAX calls "85% of automation engineers use demo sites to debug locator strategies before enterprise projects." ...

Introduction This ultimate guide explains  every essential Selenium WebDriver command  with detailed technical explanations and practical Java examples. Whether you're writing your first test script or optimizing an existing framework, understanding these commands is crucial for effective test automation. Table of Contents Browser Initialization Commands Browser Window Commands Navigation Commands Element Location Commands Element Interaction Commands Dropdown Handling Commands Advanced Utility Commands 1. Browser Initialization Commands System.setProperty() java System . setProperty ( "webdriver.chrome.driver" , "path/to/chromedriver" ) ; Explanation: Sets the system property to specify the path to the browser driver executable Required before creating a WebDriver instance Must match your browser version (e.g., ChromeDriver for Chrome) Path can be absolute or relative to project WebDriver Initialization java WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver ( ) ; Explana...