Notes on Installing Selenium WebDriver on Windows

Overview

• The video demonstrates how to download and install Selenium WebDriver on Windows, using Eclipse IDE which includes Java.
• Steps: Install Eclipse, download Selenium WebDriver, configure both.

Installing Eclipse

1. Download Eclipse

   • Open a web browser (Chrome is used in the video).
   • Search for "Eclipse" and click on the official site (eclipse.org).
   • Click on the download button to go to the downloads page.
   • Eclipse includes Java now, so separate Java installation is not needed.
   • Click on download to start the download.

2. Install Eclipse

   • Once downloaded, double-click the installer file.
   • In the Eclipse installer, select the Java package.
   • Optionally change the installation folder and choose to create a start menu and desktop shortcut.
   • Click on "Install" to begin the installation.
   • After installation, click on "Launch".

3. Select Workspace

   • Choose a workspace (default location is recommended for beginners).
   • Click on "Launch" to open Eclipse.

4. Create a New Java Project

   • Go to File > New > Java Project.
   • Name the project (e.g., "Amit Project").
   • Keep the execution environment default (Java 18).
   • Click "Finish".

5. Create a New Java Class

   • Right-click on the src folder > New Class.
   • Name the class (e.g., "Studiopedia") with a default package (e.g., com.ameeth).
   • Add public static void main(String[] args) to create a main method.
   • Click on "Finish".

6. Write and Run a Sample Program

   • Write a simple print statement inside the main method: System.out.println("First Java Program");.
   • Save the file and run it by right-clicking the project > Run As > Java Application.

Downloading and Configuring Selenium WebDriver

1. Download Selenium WebDriver

   • In a web browser, search for "Selenium WebDriver" and access the official site.
   • Go to the downloads section > Select Java to download version 4.5.0.
   • Extract the downloaded zip file to access jar files.

2. Configure Selenium in Eclipse

   • In Eclipse, right-click on the project > Properties.
   • Navigate to Java Build Path.
   • Under the Libraries tab, click on Module Path > Add External JARs.
   • Locate the extracted jar files from the Selenium download and select all (hold shift and select).
   • Click "Open", then "Apply and Close".
   • Ensure all selenium libraries are included in the build path.

Conclusion

• Successfully installed Eclipse with Java and integrated Selenium WebDriver for Java.
• Video provides a practical demonstration for setting up the development environment for Selenium automation testing.