Implicit vs. Explicit Wait

Having discussed the AJAX/JS loading concept and how Selenium can aid in retrieving the necessary data, it is crucial to remember that loading times can vary between the elements within the page. Additionally, other factors can influence the loading process, potentially causing Selenium to overlook data and return an empty Document Object Model (DOM). Selenium provides a solution for these issues.

Types of wait

In Selenium, the wait functionality refers to the ability to pause the execution of a script for a specific duration or until certain conditions are met. It assists in synchronizing the interactions between the scraping script and the target web application being scraped.