Why Using ‘sending chrome’ as a Capability is Invalid in Selenium?
Selenium is a popular automation tool used for testing web applications. It is widely used because it allows developers to write test cases in a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, etc. Additionally, it leverages browser-specific drivers to interact with the web browser and manipulate web elements.
In Selenium, the ‘sending chrome’ capability is often used to establish a connection with the Chrome browser and execute test cases. However, this capability is considered invalid and can cause issues with the execution of test cases. Here’s why:
What is ‘sending chrome’ Capability?
The sending chrome capability is often confused with the chrome option ‘binaryLocation’ used to specify the path to the Chrome binary. However, the ‘sending chrome’ capability does not serve this purpose. Instead, it’s used to establish a connection with the Chrome browser and execute test cases.
Why ‘sending chrome’ Capability is Invalid in Selenium?
1. Unsupported Capability: The ‘sending chrome’ capability is not supported by Selenium WebDriver. It is not listed in the official list of capabilities for WebDriver, and the error message “InvalidArgumentError: invalid argument: cannot find ‘sending chrome'” pops up when it’s used.
2. Duplicate Capability: The ‘sending chrome’ capability is used to establish a connection with the Chrome browser, which is already being done through the ‘chrome’ option. Therefore, using this capability can cause conflicts and result in issues with the execution of test cases.
3. Unnecessary Capability: The ‘sending chrome’ capability is not needed for Selenium to interact with the Chrome browser. Instead, it’s recommended to use the ‘chrome’ option to establish a connection with the browser and execute test cases.
Conclusion
The ‘sending chrome’ capability is considered invalid in Selenium as it’s not supported, duplicates the connection with the Chrome browser, and is unnecessary. It’s recommended that testers avoid using it and instead use the ‘chrome’ option to interact with the Chrome browser and execute test cases. By doing so, testers can prevent potential issues with the execution of test cases and ensure the smooth functioning of Selenium automation testing.
