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# [The Future of UI Element Targeting: Why FinalRun Beats XPath](https://blogs.finalrun.app/the-future-of-ui-element-targeting-why-finalrun-beats-xpath?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Overview Robust, maintainable UI automation begins with precise element identification. This documentation introduces FinalRun’s JSON-based identifier framework and explores its advantages compared to traditional XPath-based selectors commonly used w...

Jul 18, 2025 · 4 min read · blogs.finalrun.app  
Updated Jul 21, 2025  
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