Session 29 - Selenium with Java | Handling Check Boxes, Different Types of Alerts | 2024 New series

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through handling checkboxes and different types of alerts using Selenium with Java. Mastering these techniques is crucial for automating web applications effectively, allowing you to interact with various elements and manage alert pop-ups seamlessly.

Step 1: Interacting with Checkboxes

Checkboxes are commonly used in web forms. Here's how to handle them:

Locating Checkboxes

• Use the class attribute to find checkboxes.
• If necessary, employ XPath to locate checkboxes based on specific attributes.

Example of Locating Checkboxes Using XPath

WebElement checkbox = driver.findElement(By.xpath("//input[@type='checkbox' and @name='yourCheckboxName']"));

Selecting Checkboxes

• Use the .click() method to select a checkbox.
• To select all checkboxes on a page:
  • Use an enhanced for loop to iterate through the list of checkbox elements.

Example to Select All Checkboxes

List<WebElement> checkboxes = driver.findElements(By.xpath("//input[@type='checkbox']"));
for (WebElement checkbox : checkboxes) {
    checkbox.click(); // Select each checkbox
}

Dynamic Selection of Checkboxes

• To select specific checkboxes, you can filter based on their properties.
• Example: Select the last three checkboxes dynamically.

Step 2: Unselecting Checkboxes

• To unselect checkboxes, you can use a similar approach to selection.
• Check if a checkbox is selected before unselecting it to avoid unnecessary actions.

Example of Selective Unselection

for (WebElement checkbox : checkboxes) {
    if (checkbox.isSelected()) {
        checkbox.click(); // Unselect the checkbox
    }
}

Step 3: Handling Alerts

Alerts can be categorized into different types. Here’s how to manage them effectively.

Switching to Alerts

• Use driver.switchTo().alert() to switch focus to the alert.

Example of Handling Alerts

Alert alert = driver.switchTo().alert();
alert.accept(); // To accept the alert
alert.dismiss(); // To dismiss the alert

Storing Alert Window in a Variable

• This allows you to perform multiple actions on the alert without switching back and forth.

Handling Input Boxes in Alerts

• If the alert has an input field, you can send keys to it.

Example of Input in Alert

alert.sendKeys("Your input");
alert.accept(); // Submit the input

Step 4: Using Explicit Waits

Explicit waits are essential when dealing with alerts to ensure they are present before interacting with them.

Example of Explicit Wait

WebDriverWait wait = new WebDriverWait(driver, 10);
wait.until(ExpectedConditions.alertIsPresent());

Step 5: Handling Authentication Popups

• Use a modified URL to handle authentication popups by embedding the username and password.

Example of Handling Authentication

driver.get("http://username:password@yourwebsite.com");

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to handle checkboxes and alerts in Selenium with Java. These skills are essential for automating web interactions effectively. Next, consider exploring more advanced Selenium features or integrating this knowledge into full test automation frameworks for comprehensive testing solutions.