What is the best wait type in selenium?

In Selenium, there are three types of waits: Implicit Wait, Explicit Wait, and Fluent Wait. Each type of wait has its own benefits and use cases, and the best wait type to use depends on the specific requirements of the test scenario.

1. Implicit Wait: This wait type tells Selenium to wait for a certain amount of time before throwing a NoSuchElementException if the element is not found on the page. It is set once at the beginning of the test script and applies to all elements found by the WebDriver. Implicit Wait can be useful when you know that an element will eventually appear on the page, but you're not sure how long it will take.

2. Explicit Wait: This wait type allows testers to specify a specific condition that must be met before continuing with the test. For example, you can wait for an element to be visible or clickable before performing an action on it. Explicit Wait is more precise and flexible than Implicit Wait, and can help reduce test flakiness.

3. Fluent Wait: This wait type allows testers to define the maximum amount of time to wait for a specific condition, as well as the polling interval for checking the condition. Fluent Wait is useful when waiting for an element that may not appear immediately and may require a longer wait time.

In general, it's best to use Explicit Wait when waiting for a specific condition, as it provides more control and flexibility over the wait time and conditions. However, if you know that an element will eventually appear on the page, you can use Implicit Wait to reduce the amount of code needed in the test script. Fluent Wait can be useful when waiting for complex elements or when the expected wait time is longer than usual.

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