Steps to Automate Shadow DOM in Selenium

1. Identify Shadow DOM Elements

   • Inspect the element to confirm if it resides within a Shadow DOM.

   • Note: Shadow DOM elements cannot be accessed using XPath. Instead, use CSS selectors, IDs, or names.

2. Use getShadowRoot() Method

   • Access the Shadow DOM by retrieving the shadow root of the host element.

   • Example:

     //JAVA CODE 

     WebElement shadowHost = driver.findElement(By.cssSelector("shadow-host-css"));
     WebElement shadowRoot = shadowHost.getShadowRoot();
     WebElement elementInsideShadow = shadowRoot.findElement(By.cssSelector("inside-shadow-css"));

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3. Handle Nested Shadow DOM

   • For nested Shadow DOMs, repeat the process for each level.

   • Example for Nested Shadow DOM:

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     WebElement nestedHost = shadowRoot.findElement(By.cssSelector("nested-host-css"));
     WebElement nestedShadowRoot = nestedHost.getShadowRoot();
     WebElement elementInsideNestedShadow = nestedShadowRoot.findElement(By.cssSelector("nested-element-css"));

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