Close and Quit the Browser - (Selenium Python Navigation and Windows)

Selenium is a popular tool for automating web browsers in Python. In this tutorial, we'll discuss how to close and quit the browser using Selenium in Python.

Syntax

The close() method is used to close the current window, while the quit() method is used to close the entire browser and any associated windows. The syntax for both methods is as follows:

# close the current window
driver.close()

# close the entire browser
driver.quit()

Example

Suppose you have automated a web browser using Selenium in Python, as follows:

from selenium import webdriver

# create a new Chrome browser instance
driver = webdriver.Chrome()

# navigate to a website
driver.get("https://www.example.com")

# close the current window
driver.close()

In this example, we've created a new Chrome browser instance using Selenium in Python and navigated to a website. We then use the close() method to close the current window.

Explanation

Closing and quitting the browser are common tasks when automating web browsers using Selenium in Python. The close() method is used to close the current window, while the quit() method is used to close the entire browser and any associated windows.

Use

Closing and quitting the browser are important parts of any Selenium test or automation script. They allow you to clean up any open windows or processes, and ensure that your tests or scripts end gracefully.

Important Points

Here are some important points to keep in mind when closing and quitting the browser using Selenium in Python:

• Always call the close() or quit() method when you are finished automating the web browser.
• Use the close() method to close the current window, and the quit() method to close the entire browser and any associated windows.
• If you don't call the quit() method, the web browser and associated processes may continue to run in the background.

Summary

In this tutorial, we discussed how to close and quit the browser using Selenium in Python. We covered the syntax, example, explanation, use, and important points of closing and quitting the browser. By understanding these concepts, you can ensure that your Selenium automation scripts end gracefully and don't leave any unnecessary processes running in the background.