What are implicit waits in Selenium WebDriver?

What are implicit waits in Selenium WebDriver?

Implicit waits are a type of wait in Selenium WebDriver that tells the driver to poll the DOM for a certain amount of time when trying to find an element. If the element is not found immediately, the driver will keep checking for the element until the specified time has elapsed.

How do I set an implicit wait in my Selenium script?

You can set an implicit wait using the manage().timeouts().implicitlyWait() method. For example, driver.manage().timeouts().implicitlyWait(10, TimeUnit.SECONDS); sets a wait time of 10 seconds.

What happens if I don't set an implicit wait?

If you don't set an implicit wait, the WebDriver will throw a NoSuchElementException immediately if it cannot find an element, rather than waiting for a specified time.

Can I use implicit waits with explicit waits?

Yes, you can use both implicit and explicit waits in the same script, but it's generally recommended to use one type to avoid unpredictable wait times.