Selenium WebDriver is a popular open-source tool for automating web browsers. It allows you to control web browsers through code, enabling you to perform automated testing, web scraping, and other browser-related tasks. Maven, on the other hand, is a build automation and project management tool commonly used in Java projects to manage dependencies, compile code, and perform various project-related tasks.

When using Selenium WebDriver with Maven, you can set up your project to manage dependencies, compile your code, and execute tests more efficiently. Here’s a general outline of the steps to set up a Selenium WebDriver project using Maven:

1. Create a Maven Project: Start by creating a new Maven project using your preferred IDE or by using the command line.

2. Add Dependencies: Open your project’s pom.xml file and add the necessary dependencies for Selenium WebDriver. Here’s an example dependency for Selenium WebDriver using Java:

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   <dependencies> <dependency> <groupId>org.seleniumhq.selenium</groupId> <artifactId>selenium-java</artifactId> <version>3.141.59</version> <!-- Use the latest version --> </dependency> </dependencies>

   Make sure to use the latest version of Selenium WebDriver.

3. Write Test Code: Create your test classes and write your Selenium WebDriver test code. This code will interact with browsers and perform actions such as opening URLs, filling forms, clicking buttons, and verifying page content.

4. Run Tests: You can execute your Selenium WebDriver tests using Maven’s command line or by configuring your IDE to run Maven tasks. For example, you can use the following command to run tests:

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   mvn test

   This will compile your code, manage dependencies, and execute your tests.

5. (Optional) Configure Test Frameworks: You can integrate your Selenium WebDriver tests with testing frameworks like TestNG or JUnit for better test organization and reporting.

6. (Optional) Configure Test Reports: You can set up plugins or tools to generate detailed test reports for better visibility into your test results.

Remember that this is just a general overview. The actual steps might vary based on your project structure, development environment, and specific requirements. Additionally, be sure to refer to the official documentation for both Selenium WebDriver and Maven for the most up-to-date and detailed instructions.