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Why elements go stale

StaleElementReferenceException is the most common Selenium error. Once you know the cause, the fix is easy.

What you'll learn

  • What makes an element reference go stale
  • Why single-page apps cause it far more often
  • The find-late habit that prevents it

You will meet this error more than any other in Selenium:

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