Alerts are a common feature in web applications. They can be simple information messages, confirmation prompts, or even critical error notifications. Handling these alerts effectively is crucial for any Selenium test automation script. In this article, we’ll explore how to deal with alerts in Java Selenium.
Handling Alerts in Java Selenium
Selenium WebDriver provides a way to interact with these alerts. Here’s how to handle each type of alert in Java Selenium:
Handling Alert Boxes
Alert boxes are the simplest to handle. You can use the Alert interface in Selenium to accept or dismiss these alerts. Here’s an example:
Switch to the alert
Alert alert = driver.switchTo().alert();
// Get the text from the alert
String alertText = alert.getText();
// Accept the alert
alert.accept();
// Dismiss the alert
alert.dismiss();