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Purpose of webdriver manager

If webdriver manager is imported into our selenium code
(from webdriver_manager.chrome import ChromeDriverManager),
then it is not required that we need to keep updating the browser drivers like chromedriver,geckodriver,…
will it keep upgrading itself?

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Yes, when we use webdriver_manager, it helps manage the browser drivers automatically, eliminating the need for manual updates.

The webdriver_manager library, such as ChromeDriverManager as you mentioned, provides a convenient way to install and manage browser drivers. It downloads the appropriate driver executable for the specified browser version and operating system.

The advantage of using webdriver_manager is that it can automatically check the latest version of the browser driver and download the corresponding version if needed. This ensures that your code works with the latest browser and driver versions without requiring manual intervention.

Using webdriver_manager in your code simplifies the process of managing browser drivers and ensures compatibility between your code and the browser being used.

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