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So, where is it appropriate to use XPath or CSS Selector?

As a good rule, use CSS Selectors for simple queries based on the element's attributes. CSS Selectors perform better and faster than XPath in most browsers. However, to overcome the impossibility of querying content with CSS Selectors, use XPath for more complex queries. In most cases, use what is more comfortable for you.

1. What’s the difference between XPath and CSS Selector?

2. Choose CSS Selector equal to the following XPath:

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Choose CSS Selector equal to the following XPath:

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So, where is it appropriate to use XPath or CSS Selector?

As a good rule, use CSS Selectors for simple queries based on the element's attributes. CSS Selectors perform better and faster than XPath in most browsers. However, to overcome the impossibility of querying content with CSS Selectors, use XPath for more complex queries. In most cases, use what is more comfortable for you.

1. What’s the difference between XPath and CSS Selector?

2. Choose CSS Selector equal to the following XPath:

question mark

What’s the difference between XPath and CSS Selector?

Select the correct answer

question mark

Choose CSS Selector equal to the following XPath:

Select the correct answer

Everything was clear?

How can we improve it?

Thanks for your feedback!

SectionΒ 3. ChapterΒ 6
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