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Chetan Shinde

@Chetans19IndiaJoined August 2021

SDET | Automating tests, not emotions

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SDET | Writing about test automation, Java, Selenium, and everything in between. Helping devs build better software through clean, reliable testing.

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How I made my Selenium Test Execution faster?

As your automation test suite grows, so does the execution time. What once took 5 minutes now takes 45, and that's unacceptable.I once worked on a framework using Selenium with Cucumber and TestNG. I found the execution time took much longer and the ...

Jul 23, 2025 · 2 min readsdetjournal.hashnode.dev

Why never use Thread.sleep() in Selenium.

When I first began my journey with Selenium automation, Thread.sleep() felt like a handy tool.Just add Thread.sleep() and the timing issues would vanish. But later it came at a huge cost. driver.findElement(By.id("loginButton")).click(); Thread.sleep...

Jul 21, 2025 · 2 min readsdetjournal.hashnode.dev

TestNG vs JUnit 5: Which Test Runner Should You Choose?

The debate between TestNG and JUnit never seems to end in the world of test automation. Both are powerful Java-based testing frameworks—but which one fits your needs better? Breaking the Myth: What Came First—JUnit or TestNG? JUnit came first, way ...

Jul 21, 2025 · 2 min readsdetjournal.hashnode.dev

Why is type casting done in (JavascriptExecutor) driver?

When working with Selenium, you might’ve seen this line of code:JavascriptExecutor js = (JavascriptExecutor) driver; But why do we need this type casting? Let’s break it down simply. What is JavascriptExecutor?JavascriptExecutor is an interface in Se...

Jul 9, 2025 · 1 min readsdetjournal.hashnode.dev

Chetan Shinde

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Chetan Shinde's blogs

How I made my Selenium Test Execution faster?

Why never use Thread.sleep() in Selenium.

TestNG vs JUnit 5: Which Test Runner Should You Choose?

Why is type casting done in (JavascriptExecutor) driver?

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Chetan Shinde

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Chetan Shinde's blogs

How I made my Selenium Test Execution faster?

Why never use Thread.sleep() in Selenium.

TestNG vs JUnit 5: Which Test Runner Should You Choose?

Why is type casting done in (JavascriptExecutor) driver?