Implicit vs. Explicit Wait
Explore the difference between implicit and explicit waits in Selenium to effectively synchronize your scraping script with dynamic web page elements. Understand how each wait type functions, when to use them, and how they improve data extraction on JavaScript-driven sites.
Having discussed the AJAX/JS loading concept and how Selenium can aid in retrieving the necessary data, it is crucial to remember that loading times can vary between the elements within the page. Additionally, other factors can influence the loading process, potentially causing Selenium to overlook data and return an empty Document Object Model (DOM). Selenium provides a solution for these issues.
Types of wait
In Selenium, the wait functionality refers to the ability to pause the execution of a script for a specific duration or until certain conditions are met. It assists in synchronizing the interactions between the scraping script and the target web application being scraped.
1. Implicit wait
This kind of wait directs the web driver to poll the DOM for a while when trying ...