Anaconda Install Selenium

Introduction

Selenium is a popular open-source automation testing tool for web applications. It can automate browser actions such as clicking, typing, and navigating. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Selenium using Anaconda.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following installed in your system:

• Python (version 3.6 or higher)
• Anaconda

Steps to Install Selenium with Anaconda

Follow the below steps to install Selenium using Anaconda.

Step 1: Create a new environment

Open the Anaconda prompt and create a new environment for Selenium.

conda create -n selenium_env python=3.8

Step 2: Activate the environment

Activate the environment by running the following command.

conda activate selenium_env

Step 3: Install Selenium

Install Selenium using the following command.

conda install selenium

This command will install the latest version of Selenium.

Step 4: Install a Web Driver

To use Selenium, you need to install a web driver. A web driver is a software component that allows Selenium to interact with a web browser. You need to download and install the appropriate web driver for the browser you want to automate.

For example, if you want to automate Chrome, download the Chrome web driver from the official website and place it in the path where Python is installed.

Step 5: Test the installation

To test the installation, open the Anaconda prompt, activate the environment, and launch Python.

conda activate selenium_env
python

In the Python shell, import the Selenium module and create a new instance of the web driver.

from selenium import webdriver
driver = webdriver.Chrome()

This will open a new Chrome browser window. You can now automate browser actions using Selenium.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install Selenium using Anaconda. We also learned how to download and install a web driver and test the installation. With this setup, you can start automating browser actions using Selenium.