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Title: Resolving "$ is not defined" JavaScript Error in Selenium WebDriver using OpenQA
Introduction:
When working with Selenium WebDriver and attempting to execute JavaScript code on a webpage, you might encounter the "JavaScriptException: $ is not defined" error. This error typically occurs when the jQuery library (denoted by the '$' symbol) is not loaded or accessible on the webpage. In this tutorial, we will explore how to resolve this issue using OpenQA's Selenium WebDriver with code examples in C#define Prerequisites:
Step 1: Include jQuery Library in the Webpage:
Ensure that the jQuery library is included and properly loaded on the webpage. You can either host it locally or include it from a CDN. Add the following script tag to the HTML head section:
Step 2: Wait for jQuery to Load:
To avoid the "$ is not defined" error, make sure to wait for the jQuery library to be fully loaded before executing your JavaScript code. Use WebDriverWait in Selenium to wait for the jQuery script to be present on the page:
Step 3: Execute JavaScript Code:
Once jQuery is successfully loaded, you can proceed with executing your JavaScript code that relies on the '$' symbol. For example:
Make sure to replace "element-selector" with the actual jQuery selector and "doSomething()" with the specific action you want to perform.
Conclusion:
By ensuring the jQuery library is loaded and waiting for it to be available before executing your JavaScript code, you can resolve the "$ is not defined" error in Selenium WebDriver using OpenQA. Incorporate these steps into your automation scripts to ensure smooth execution of JavaScript code on webpages.
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