Protractor is an end-to-end testing framework specifically designed for testing Angular and AngularJS applications. While it uses Selenium WebDriver under the hood for browser automation, Protractor provides additional features and capabilities that make it suitable for Angular application testing. Here’s how to get started with Protractor for Selenium-based testing of Angular applications:

1. Prerequisites:

   • Node.js: Make sure you have Node.js installed on your system. You can download it from the official website: Node.js.

2. Install Protractor:

   Install Protractor globally using npm (Node Package Manager) with the following command:

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   npm install -g protractor

3. Update WebDriver Manager:

   Protractor uses WebDriver Manager to manage browser drivers. Update it using the following command:

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   webdriver-manager update

4. Create a Protractor Configuration File:

   Protractor uses a configuration file (usually named protractor.conf.js) to define settings for your test suite. You can create this file manually or generate one using the following command:

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   protractor --elementExplorer

   This will create a configuration file and open an element explorer for you to inspect elements on a web page.

5. Edit the Configuration File:

   Modify the protractor.conf.js file to configure your test suites, browsers, and other settings. Here’s a basic example:

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   exports.config = { seleniumAddress: 'http://localhost:4444/wd/hub', specs: ['your-test-spec.js'], capabilities: { browserName: 'chrome', }, framework: 'jasmine', };
   • seleniumAddress: The URL for your Selenium WebDriver server.
   • specs: An array of test spec files to run.
   • capabilities: Specify the browser you want to use (e.g., Chrome, Firefox).
   • framework: Choose a testing framework (e.g., Jasmine, Mocha).

6. Write Protractor Test Scripts:

   Create your test scripts in separate files using JavaScript or TypeScript. Protractor supports both languages. These scripts will contain the actual test logic for your Angular application.

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   // Example test script (your-test-spec.js) describe('Your Angular App', function () { it('should navigate to the login page', function () { browser.get('https://your-angular-app-url.com'); // Add your test actions and assertions here }); });

7. Run Your Tests:

   Execute your Protractor tests by running the following command:

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   protractor protractor.conf.js

   Protractor will launch the specified browser, navigate to your application, and execute the test scripts.

8. View Test Reports:

   Protractor generates test reports that can be viewed in the console and saved to files. You can also integrate Protractor with testing frameworks like Jasmine or Mocha to enhance test reporting capabilities.