How to Download and Install Eclipse for Selenium

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How to Download and Install Eclipse for Selenium

Test automation ensures efficiency and consistency in software development. With shorter development cycles, Selenium is essential for automating web application testing

Overview

Benefits of Using Eclipse for Selenium

Optimized for Java development, ideal for Selenium testing.
Enhances automation and tool integration.
Simplifies issue detection and resolution.
Auto-completion and syntax highlighting boost productivity.
Works effortlessly with Selenium libraries, frameworks, and version control.

Download and Set Up Selenium

Download the latest Selenium WebDriver.
Install the required Browser Driver
Set Environment PATH by placing browser driver files in a directory included in the system PATH.
Install and configure Selenium Java Language Bindings.

Configure Selenium in Eclipse

Launch Eclipse and Create Workspace
Create Java Project
Create Package & Class and Add Selenium JARs

This guide gives an in-depth explanation on how to set up Selenium in Eclipse for Java-based automation testing.

Why Use Eclipse for Selenium?

Eclipse is a widely used Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Selenium testing due to its powerful features and seamless support for Java. It offers a user-friendly interface, making it easier for testers to write, manage, and debug test scripts efficiently.

Key Benefits of Using Eclipse for Selenium:

Eclipse is designed for Java development, making it an ideal choice for Selenium testing.
Offers various plugins to enhance automation capabilities and integrate with other tools.
Provides built-in debugging tools that help identify and resolve issues in test scripts.
Improves productivity by assisting with code completion and readability.
Easily integrates with Selenium libraries, test frameworks, and version control systems.

Must Read: Selenium IDE Tutorial : Definition, Features, Benefits

Prerequisites for configuring Selenium in Eclipse

Below are the prerequisites for downloading and configuring Selenium in Eclipse:

1. Download and install Java SE Development Kit (JDK) 16.0.2.

2. Run the JDK Installer and follow setup instructions.

3. Use the following for silent installation:

jdk.exe /s

4. Download and install Eclipse IDE.

How to download Selenium in Eclipse

Below are the steps to download Selenium in Eclipse:

Step 1: Download and Install Selenium to be set up in Eclipse.

Step 2: Install Browser Driver.

For Cross Browser Testing, download the relevant Browser Driver – ChromeDriver (for Chrome), GeckoDriver (for Firefox), SafariDriver(for Safari), and InternetExplorerDriver and MSEdgeDriver (IE and Edge respectively).

Step 3: Place these Browser Driver files in a directory that is part of the environment PATH. This will allow a command-line call to the programs to execute them irrespective of the working directory.

Step 4: Install Java Language Bindings

Version 3.141.59 (2018)
Changelog
API Docs

Also Read: Selenium Commands every Developer or Tester must know

How to configure Selenium in Eclipse

Here are the steps to configure Selenium Webdriver with Eclipse:

Step 1: Launch Eclipse

To launch Eclipse double click on the eclipse.exe file in the download location.

Step 2: Create Workspace in Eclipse

This workspace named “C:\BrowserStack” is like any other folder, which will store all the test scripts. Launch the BrowserStack workspace.

Creating Workspace in Eclipse

Step 3: Create New Java Project in the BrowserStack Workspace

Create a new Java Project by clicking on File > New > Java Project and name it.

Creating a new Java Project

Step 4: Create Package and Class under the Java Project

By clicking on the src folder (which is the source folder), create a new package and name it (BrowserStack). Then right-click on the package name and create a class.

Creating Package in the Java Project

Creating Class in the BrowserStack Package

Step 5: Add Selenium JARs to the Java Project in Eclipse

To add the Selenium Jars to the BrowserStack Java right click on the BrowserStack Project folder and select the Properties option. In the properties window, click on the Java Build Path and Add External JARs. Browse and add the downloaded Selenium JARs i.e. Client Combined JAR and all the JARs under the Libs folder, then click Apply and Close.

Adding Selenium JARs in the BrowserStack Project

This configures Selenium with Eclipse, making it ready to execute the first test script.

Follow-up Read: How to Install and Configure TestNG in Eclipse

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Conclusion

Using Selenium with Java simplifies automation testing, accelerates execution, and minimizes errors for a seamless user experience.

Java’s extensive support makes it a preferred language for Selenium, optimizing regression and cross-browser testing. When integrated with CI tools like Jenkins, it enhances continuous delivery workflows.

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