Introduction to Selenium with Java – The Evergreen Automation Tool

Selenium has been the backbone of web automation for over a decade. Learn what it is, why Java is still the most popular choice, and where Selenium fits in modern testing.

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Selenium With Java

When we talk about web automation, Selenium is often the first tool that comes to mind. It has been the most widely used framework for more than a decade and continues to be a strong choice for QA teams worldwide.

🌐 What is Selenium?

Selenium is an open-source suite of tools for automating web browsers. It provides support for multiple programming languages (Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, Ruby) and works with all major browsers.

The suite includes:

  • Selenium WebDriver → Automates browser actions.
  • Selenium IDE → Record & playback tool.
  • Selenium Grid → Distributed parallel test execution.

💡 Why Selenium with Java?

  • Java is the most widely used language with Selenium.
  • Rich ecosystem: TestNG, JUnit, Maven, Gradle.
  • Large community support and libraries.
  • Excellent integration with CI/CD pipelines.

✅ When to Use Selenium?

Selenium is best for:

  • Cross-browser testing.
  • Legacy and modern web apps.
  • Large enterprise teams that need a stable, proven tool.

👉 In this series, we’ll start from scratch with Selenium + Java and gradually build up to advanced test frameworks.

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