XPath starts-with Function in Selenium WebDriver | Step-by-Step Tutorial

Published: 08 August 2024
on channel: Rocky Codes
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Video Description

In this video, we'll explore how to use the `starts-with` function of XPath in Selenium WebDriver. This function helps in selecting elements whose attribute values start with a specific string. We’ll demonstrate this with a practical example using the "Create New Account" button on the Facebook login page.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - What is XPath `starts-with` Function?
1:00 - Setting Up Selenium WebDriver
2:00 - Practical Example: Facebook Login Page
3:00 - Writing XPath with `starts-with` for "Create New Account" Button
4:00 - Running the Test and Verifying Results
4:30 - Conclusion and Next Steps

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#SeleniumWebDriver, #XPathStartsWith, #AutomationTesting, #SeleniumJava, #WebAutomation, #Rockycodes, #TestingTutorial, #LearnSelenium

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Example Code Snippet:
```java
// Locate the "Create New Account" button using starts-with function
WebElement createAccountButton = driver.findElement(By.xpath("//a[starts-with(@id, 'u_0_2_')]"));
createAccountButton.click();
```

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