Key Components of Selenium 4.
x Architecture:
-Client Side:
Test Code: Your automation scripts
Language Bindings: Native language implementations (Java, Python,
etc.)
WebDriver APIs: Standard WebDriver interfaces
-Protocol Layer:
W3C WebDriver Protocol: Standardized protocol
HTTP Client: RESTful communication
JSON Wire Protocol: Legacy protocol (deprecated)
-Browser Drivers:
ChromeDriver for Chrome
GeckoDriver for Firefox
EdgeDriver for Edge
SafariDriver for Safari
-Browser:
Browser Engine: Renders web pages
DOM: Document Object Model
JavaScript Engine: Executes JavaScript
-Selenium Grid 4.x:
Hub/Router: Central entry point
Distributor: Manages session distribution
Nodes: Execute browser sessions
-Components:
Router: Load balancing
Session Map: Tracks active sessions
Docker Support: Container integration
-Key Improvements in Selenium 4.x:
Full W3C WebDriver Protocol support
Improved Grid architecture
Relative locators
Better Docker support
CDP (Chrome DevTools Protocol) integration
Better stability and performance