Error:
NoSuchElementException
Description:
NoSuchElementException is a runtime error that occurs in Selenium when the WebDriver is unable to locate a web element on the web page. This error can lead to failure in test automation scripts.
Understanding the error: The error indicates that the WebDriver is not able to locate the web element on the web page. The most common cause of this error is the incorrect locator strategy.
Causes:
The possible causes of the NoSuchElementException error are:
Incorrect locator strategy
Element is not present on the page
Element is not yet loaded on the page
Element is hidden by other elements on the page
Element is inside an iframe
Check the line number and file name where the error occurs: Check the line number and file name where the error occurs to determine the exact location of the issue.
Debugs:
Debug-1:
Verify if the element exists on the web page using browser developer tools to inspect the page.
Debug-2:
Use appropriate wait strategies, such as explicit or implicit waits, to ensure that the element is loaded before trying to interact with it.
Debug-3:
Ensure that the correct locator strategy is being used to identify the element.
Debug-4:
Check if the element is inside an iframe, and if so, switch to the iframe using the switchTo() method before locating the element.
Debug-5:
Check if the element is hidden by other elements on the page, and use appropriate methods to ensure that the element is visible before interacting with it.
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