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selenium

/səˈliː.ni.əm/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A popular open-source software testing framework for browser automation, primarily for web applications.

    - "Selenium is used to automate web application testing."
    - "I use Selenium to run my regression tests."
    - "Selenium WebDriver is a powerful tool for testing web applications."
  • Noun

    A trace element essential for life in microscopic quantities, especially for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland.

    - "Selenium is an essential trace element for humans."
    - "A deficiency in selenium can lead to health problems."
    - "Foods rich in selenium include nuts, grains, and seafood."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with selenium
Helium , Sea lion , Delineate , Serene , Dean
Variants
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selenium , seleniums , selenium cell , selenium cells
Etymology
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Selenium as a software testing tool is derived from the Greek word Σελήνη (Selēnē), meaning 'Moon'.


Trivia
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  1. Selenium was first released in 2004.

  2. Selenium supports multiple programming languages, including Java, Python, and Ruby.

  3. Selenium can be used to test both web applications and mobile applications.


Related Concepts
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  1. WebDriver: A browser automation tool that is a part of the Selenium suite, allowing for control of a web browser through a programmatic interface.

  2. TestNG: A popular testing framework for Selenium, providing advanced features for test automation, including annotations, test groups, and parallel test execution.


Culture
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Selenium as a software testing tool has become a crucial part of the software development industry, with a large community of users and contributors. It has been used in various forms of media, such as books and blogs, to discuss its benefits and best practices.

How to Memorize "selenium"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize Selenium as a powerful tool for automating web application testing. Imagine a robot navigating a website, performing actions and checking results.

  2. associate

    - Associate Selenium with testing and web applications. Remember that it is a tool for ensuring software quality.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic like 'Selenium Supports Easy Testing In Modern User Interfaces'. This can help you remember the name and its primary function.


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