Question 1

How to set up elixir-webdriver with Chrome on Linux?

Accepted Answer

Install ChromeDriver, ensure it's in your PATH, then add {:webdriver, "~>0.8.0"} to mix.exs. Use WebDriver.start_browser with :chrome config, as shown in the README example for session management.

Question 2

Elixir-webdriver vs Hound: which is better for automation?

Accepted Answer

Elixir-webdriver focuses on WebDriver protocol with OTP supervision, while Hound is a more modern alternative with active maintenance. Choose elixir-webdriver for OTP integration, but Hound if you need updated features and support.

Question 3

Does elixir-webdriver work with headless browsers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports PhantomJS (headless by default) and can work with Chrome in headless mode via ChromeDriver, but configuration may require additional steps for proper setup.

Question 4

Can I use elixir-webdriver with Selenium Grid for testing?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely—set the browser type to :remote and provide the Selenium Grid hub URL as root_url in the config, enabling distributed browser automation as documented.

Question 5

Is elixir-webdriver maintained for Elixir 1.10+?

Accepted Answer

No, it's likely unmaintained since the last update was in 2015 for Elixir 1.1.1, so it may not be compatible without community forks or modifications.

Question 6

How to handle pop-up alerts with elixir-webdriver?

Accepted Answer

Version 0.7.0 added alert handling support; use session commands to interact with alerts, but check the edoc documentation for specific API methods as implementation might be basic.

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