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Q5. Can tests recorded using Selenium IDE be run in other browsers?
Ans. Yes. Although Selenium IDE is a Firefox add on, however, tests created in it can also be run
in other browsers by using Selenium RC (Selenium Remote Control) and specifying the name of
the test suite in command line.
Q 11. What you say about the flexibility of Selenium test suite? [/b]
Ans. Selenium testing suite is highly flexible. There are multiple ways to add functionality to
Selenium framework to customize test automation. As compared to other test automation tools, it
is Selenium’s strongest characteristic. Selenium Remote Control support for multiple programming
and scripting languages allows the test automation engineer to build any logic they need into their
automated testing and to use a preferred programming or scripting language of one’s choice. Also,
the Selenium testing suite is an open source project where code can be modified and
enhancements can be submitted for contribution.
QTP uses scripting language implemented on top of VB script. However, Selenium test suite has
the flexibility to use many languages like Java, .Net, Perl, PHP, Python, and Ruby.
Silk Test uses 4Test scripting language. However, Selenium test suite has the flexibility to use
many languages like Java, .Net, Perl, PHP, Python, and Ruby.