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20. Headless Browser Automation

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Headless browser automation refers to running a web browser in an environment without a graphical user interface (GUI). This allows the browser to operate in the background, making it faster and more resource-efficient for tasks like automated testing or web scraping. In Selenium, headless mode enables WebDriver to interact with web pages just like it would in a normal browser, but without rendering the UI.

Headless browser testing is particularly useful in continuous integration (CI) pipelines or when executing tests on servers without a display.


Common Headless Browsers in Selenium

  1. Chrome Headless
    • Chrome can be run in headless mode by configuring the ChromeOptions to disable the graphical interface.
  2. Firefox Headless
    • Firefox also supports headless mode, which can be activated using FirefoxOptions.

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